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Homemade Parmesan Garlic Popcorn Recipe

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This homemade Parmesan garlic popcorn is a savory, crunchy snack that bursts with bold flavor. Freshly popped popcorn kernels are tossed with melted butter, fragrant garlic, and finely grated Parmesan cheese to create an irresistible treat perfect for movie nights or casual parties.

  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: About 4 servings

Ingredients

Popcorn

  • ½ cup popcorn kernels (air-popped or stovetop)

Topping

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder (or 1 small clove garlic, very finely minced)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper (optional)
  • ⅓ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese

Optional Garnish

  • Chopped parsley
  • Red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Pop the popcorn: Use an air popper or stovetop method to pop ½ cup of popcorn kernels according to package directions until fully popped with minimal un-popped kernels.
  2. Transfer to bowl: Immediately transfer the hot, freshly popped popcorn to a large mixing bowl to prepare for seasoning.
  3. Drizzle melted butter: Evenly drizzle 2 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter over the popcorn. Toss gently but thoroughly to coat all the popcorn pieces in butter.
  4. Add garlic and seasoning: Sprinkle ½ teaspoon garlic powder (or minced garlic if using) along with ¼ teaspoon salt and optional ¼ teaspoon black pepper over the buttered popcorn. Toss again to distribute the flavors evenly.
  5. Incorporate Parmesan cheese: Add ⅓ cup of finely grated Parmesan cheese and toss the popcorn once more until the cheese is well mixed and sticks to the popcorn glassily.
  6. Taste and adjust: Sample the popcorn and adjust salt or garlic seasoning as desired for optimal flavor balance.
  7. Serve immediately: Serve the Parmesan garlic popcorn right away for the best crunch and flavor. Optionally garnish with chopped parsley or red pepper flakes for added color and taste.

Notes

  • Use finely grated Parmesan cheese to ensure it adheres well to the popcorn.
  • For an extra garlic boost, sauté minced garlic in butter for 30 seconds before drizzling over the popcorn.
  • Best enjoyed fresh; leftovers can be stored loosely covered at room temperature for up to 1 day.
  • To reduce calories, decrease butter quantity and use a light mist of olive oil spray instead.
  • Author: Jessica
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten Free

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