Herbed Garlic Parmigiano Reggiano Popcorn

Serves 3
Time 5 min

A simple topping of Parmigiano Reggiano and dried herbs is delicious on popcorn. Recipe courtesy of Sara Wells of ourbestbites.com.

Special Diets:

Gluten FreeGluten Free
Sugar ConsciousSugar Conscious

Ingredients

    1 tablespoonunsalted butter
    1 tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil
    1large clove garlic, pressed through a garlic press
    1/2 teaspoondried thyme
    1/4 teaspoondried basil
    8 cupsplain popped popcorn (from 1 bag plain microwave popcorn)
    3/4 cupgrated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, plus more to taste

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Method

Place butter, oil and garlic in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. 


Heat until butter melts and starts to lightly simmer. 


Cook, stirring frequently, for 1 to 2 minutes, until garlic is softened and fragrant. 


Add thyme and basil and stir to combine. 


Remove pan from heat and set aside.


Place prepared popcorn in a large mixing bowl. 


Drizzle butter mixture over popcorn while stirring with a large spoon or spatula. 


Quickly toss to coat. 


Add cheese and toss until well distributed. 


Top with additional cheese if desired and serve immediately.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

about 3 cups

Calories

250

Total Fat

15g

Saturated Fat

7g

Cholesterol

30mg

Sodium

320mg

Total Carbohydrate

19g

Dietary Fiber

3g

Total Sugars

0g

Protein

11g

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