Mamma Mia Popcorn

Bring movie night snacks to the next level with this irresistible Mamma Mia Popcorn! This savory Italian-inspired treat combines fluffy, freshly popped corn with a drizzle of herb-infused butter, featuring the bold flavors of garlic, oregano, and basil. Finished with a generous sprinkling of grated Parmesan cheese and a touch of black pepper, this recipe delivers a delightful harmony of salty, cheesy, and aromatic goodness in every handful. For those who love a little heat, optional red pepper flakes add just the right amount of zing. Ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for sharing, this gourmet popcorn is an easy-to-make crowd-pleaser that’s bursting with flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup popping corn kernels
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat and add the olive oil.

Step 2

Drop a few popcorn kernels into the oil. When they pop, add the rest of the kernels in an even layer.

Step 3

Cover the pot with a lid, leaving it slightly ajar to allow steam to escape, and cook, shaking the pot occasionally to prevent burning.

Step 4

Once the popping slows down to about 2-3 seconds between pops, remove the pot from heat and set it aside.

Step 5

In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Stir in the garlic powder, dried oregano, and dried basil, and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 6

Pour the butter and herb mixture over the freshly popped popcorn, tossing well to coat evenly.

Step 7

Immediately sprinkle the Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes over the popcorn, tossing again to distribute the flavors.

Step 8

Transfer the popcorn to a large serving bowl and enjoy immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(238.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1183.6

Total Fat 81.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 34.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 133mg	0%
Sodium 1877.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 92.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.5g	0%
Total Sugars 1.2g
Protein 30.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 484.6mg	0%
Iron 4.2mg	0%
Potassium 385.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.9%

Protein: 9.9%

Carbs: 30.2%