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Submitted by angelface

Pizza-flavored popcorn seasoned with Parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and paprika. A savory, cheesy snack ready in 15 minutes with no cooking.

YIELD

1 servings

PREP

15 min

COOK

0 min

READY

15 min

Turn a bowl of plain popcorn into something that tastes like pizza night. Grated Parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper get blended together into a fine powder, then tossed over hot popcorn so the seasoning sticks to every kernel.

Blending the cheese and spices together for a full three minutes in a blender is what makes this work. It grinds the Parmesan into a powder fine enough to coat the popcorn evenly instead of clumping in spots. The paprika adds a warm, slightly smoky undertone and gives the popcorn a reddish tint that actually looks like pizza seasoning.

Use freshly popped, still-hot popcorn. The heat and residual moisture help the seasoning cling.

Pro Tips

  • Pop the corn in a little oil on the stovetop for the best seasoning adhesion. Air-popped corn is too dry and the spices slide right off.
  • Toss the seasoning over the popcorn in batches, stirring between each addition, for more even coverage.
  • Use finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano for the best flavour. Pre-grated Parmesan from a can works in a pinch but won’t taste as sharp.
  • Store leftover seasoning blend in a small jar. It keeps for weeks and works on garlic bread, pasta, or roasted vegetables too.

Variations

  • Add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes for a spicy pizza kick.
  • Toss in a teaspoon of onion powder alongside the garlic for a more complex flavour.
  • Drizzle the popcorn with a little melted butter before adding the seasoning for richer, more indulgent snacking.

Ingredients

2 30
TABLESPOONS ML PARMESAN CHEESE
grated
1 5
TEASPOON ML GARLIC POWDER
1 5
TEASPOON ML ITALIAN SEASONING *
1 5
TEASPOON ML PAPRIKA
½ 2.5
TEASPOON ML SALT
1 1
DASH DASH BLACK PEPPER *
2 2
QUARTS QUARTS POPCORN, POPPED
hot *

Directions

In blender, blend cheese, garlic powder, italian seasoning, paprika, salt and pepper about 3 minutes.

Place popcorn in large bowl; sprinkle with cheese mixture.

Toss to coat evenly.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 17g (0.6 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 54 52% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 1333mg 56%
Total Carbohydrate 1g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars g
Protein 9g
Vitamin A 22% Vitamin C 3%
Calcium 12% Iron 4%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Low Cholesterol, Trans-fat Free, Low Carb
 

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