Pizza Popcorn
Pizza popcorn is a savory snack that combines the crunch of popcorn with the bold, cheesy, and herby flavors of pizza. Perfect for movie nights or parties.
- Author: sarra
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 8 cups popped popcorn (about 1/3 cup unpopped kernels)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon tomato powder or pizza seasoning (optional for stronger flavor)
- Pop the popcorn using your preferred method and place it in a large mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes (if using), and salt.
- Drizzle the seasoned butter over the popcorn, tossing continuously to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and tomato powder or pizza seasoning over the popcorn while tossing until well combined.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Notes
- Use nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan for a vegan version.
- Adjust the seasonings to match your favorite pizza flavor profile.
- Best enjoyed fresh for optimal crunchiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cups
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: pizza popcorn, savory popcorn, movie snack, pizza flavor popcorn