Pizza Popcorn

Name: Pizza Popcorn
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2-1/2 quarts
Ingredients: 2-1/2 quarts popped popcorn; 1/3 cup butter, cubed; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield 2-1/2 quarts

Test Kitchen Approved

With savory tomato butter, Italian herbs and grated Parm, this pizza popcorn is the perfect snack for pizza lovers.

Ingredients

2-1/2 quarts popped popcorn
1/3 cup butter, cubed
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon salt
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Directions

Place popcorn in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Melt butter in a small saucepan; add tomato paste, Italian seasoning and garlic salt. Pour over popcorn and mix well. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15 minutes, tossing halfway through baking. Sprinkle with Parmesan before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 121 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 367mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.