Easy Garlic Parmesan Popcorn From Scratch
This garlic parmesan popcorn is the easiest from scratch snack. The garlic butter pairs perfectly with freshly grated parmesan. It’s quickly become a favorite in our house, especially on movie night. I’m sure it will do the same for you!
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Instead of buying prepackaged snacks all the time, I make easy options from scratch to save money. This popcorn recipe is one of two currently on the blog. My other recipe is a 5-minute fall snack mix that combines popcorn with smoked paprika, pistachios, and chocolate chips. Be sure to check that one out as well!
Garlic Parmesan Popcorn Recipe Inspiration
With the weather cooling down and daylight fading earlier, we’re watching more and more movies. In our house, we always love a big bowl of popcorn for movie night. This love led me to experiment with two of our favorite flavors, garlic and parmesan, to create a unique take on the classic movie night snack.
Why You’ll Love this Recipe
- Super easy recipe to make from scratch
- Gives you a different flavor profile to mix up your snacking
- Tastes amazing with parmesan flakes and garlic powder in every bite
Garlic Parmesan Popcorn Ingredients
- 1/3 cup popcorn kernels (organic is best)
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 3/4 tsp garlic powder
- 4 Tbsp butter (grass-fed is best, salted or unsalted)
- 1/2 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese (not the prepacked kind)
How to Make Garlic Parmesan Popcorn
- Pop the popcorn kernels, preferably in an air popper, into a large bowl.
- While this is popping, melt butter in a pan over medium heat on the stovetop.
- Add garlic and salt to the melted butter and mix to combine.
- Sprinkle shredded parmesan over popped popcorn and add in the garlic butter mixture.
- Stir to combine and enjoy!
Storing Instructions
I highly recommend only making what you plan to eat with this recipe. Garlic parmesan popcorn is a little hard to store but not impossible. With fresh parmesan that needs refrigerated we start running into storage issues.
So I would suggest popping the popcorn ahead of time and storing it in an air-tight bowl in the pantry. Don’t add any ingredients to this until you’re ready to eat.
Recipe FAQ
Do I have to use freshly grated parmesan?
It is best to use freshly grated parmesan for this recipe.
Is garlic powder on popcorn good?
Garlic powder on popcorn is a delicious way to spruce up the traditional movie night snack.
How to add toppings to popcorn?
To add toppings to popcorn either sprinkle them in and stir with a spoon or add toppings to the bowl and toss with a lid on.
Is popcorn healthy to snack on?
Popcorn is a healthy snack full of fiber especially when you choose organic kernels and pop them in an air popper.
More Snack Recipes From Scratch
- Best 5 Minute Fall Snack Mix (Sweet, Salty, Smoky)
- Easy Pomegranate Pistachio Chocolate Bark From Scratch
- Chocolate Chia Pudding Recipe From Scratch
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Garlic Parmesan Popcorn
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup popcorn kernels (organic is best)
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 3/4 tsp garlic powder
- 4 Tbsp butter (grass-fed is best, salted or unsalted)
- 1/2 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Pop the popcorn kernels, preferably in an air popper, into a large bowl.
- While this is popping, melt butter in a pan over medium heat on the stovetop.
- Add garlic and salt to the melted butter and mix to combine.
- Sprinkle shredded parmesan over popped popcorn and add in the garlic butter mixture.
- Stir to combine and enjoy!