Italian Seasoned Popcorn Recipes

ITALIAN POPCORN WITH PARMESAN

Steps:

• Combine popcorn and 1/4 cup olive oil in a 2-quart saucepan; cover. Cook over high heat, continuously shaking the pan, until the popcorn is popped and the lid begins to lift from the popcorn, about 5 minutes. Pour popcorn into a large bowl.
• Mix 2 tablespoons olive oil, Italian seasoning, and garlic salt into popcorn; toss to coat. Add Parmesan cheese and mix well.

SWEET AND SAVORY POPCORN

Steps:

• Put the oil in a large pot and add the popcorn kernels. Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and heat over medium heat. Once the popping starts, shake the pot occasionally until the popping subsides. Transfer the popcorn to 2 large bowls, divide the melted butter between them and toss to coat.
• For the Parmesan herb popcorn: Combine the Parmesan, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes and a sprinkle of seasoned salt in a small bowl. Sprinkle on top of 1 of the bowls of buttered popcorn and toss to coat. Makes: 15 cups
• For the cinnamon sugar popcorn: Combine the sugar, cinnamon and salt in a small bowl. Sprinkle over the second bowl of buttered popcorn and toss to coat. Drizzle over the caramel syrup. Makes: 15 cups

ITALIAN-SPICED POPCORN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Pop popcorn according to package directions; place in large bowl.
• Sprinkle with coating mix. Pour melted butter over popcorn mixture; toss to coat. Spread onto baking sheet.
• Bake 10 min.

ITALIAN SEASONING I

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine basil, oregano, rosemary, marjoram, cilantro, thyme, savory and red pepper flakes. Blend for 1 minute, or until desired consistency is achieved.

EASY ITALIAN POPCORN

Steps:

• Melt butter down in a saucepan and add in the seasoning. Pour over the popcorn and sprinkle with cheese. Serve immediately.

ITALIAN CHEESE POPCORN

Steps:

• Mix cheese and seasonings. Drizzle butter over popcorn; toss with cheese mixture. Store in airtight containers.

SEASONED POPCORN

Steps:

• Heat oil and a few popcorn kernels in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over high heat. When kernels pop, add remaining kernels and cover. Remove from heat; let stand 30 seconds. Return to heat and cook, shaking pot frequently, until popping stops, 1 to 2 minutes. Toss with desired seasonings (adding more to taste), transfer to a bowl, and serve immediately.
• SEA SALT-PEPPER: Stir together salt and pepper.
• CHILI-LIME: Combine chili powder, cumin, salt, and lime zest in a large bowl. Add hot popcorn, and squeeze juice from 1 large lime wedge into bowl. Toss until evenly coated.
• SESAME-PEPPER: Grind sesame seeds, salt, and pepper in a spice grinder until seeds are coarsely ground. Toss hot popcorn with butter until evenly coated, then toss with sesame mixture.
• PECORINO-ROSEMARY: Stir together cheese and rosemary.
• SMOKED PAPRIKA: Season with salt to taste, then add paprika.
• SPICY-SWEET: Combine sugar, salt, garam masala, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Toss hot popcorn with butter until evenly coated, then toss with brown-sugar mixture.

ITALIAN POPCORN

Steps:

• Place the popcorn in a bowl. Combine the butter, Italian seasoning and garlic salt; pour over popcorn and toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese; toss to coat.

ZIPPY ITALIAN POPCORN

Steps:

• Pop the corn and place in a bowl. Place butter and spices in a small cup or bowl and place in microwave oven and melt, 10 to 15 seconds on high. Stir and pour mixture over the popped corn. Sprinkle the corn with cheese and serve.

ITALIAN POPCORN

Steps:

• Melt the butter and stir in the seasonings,and toss with the popcorn.