4.7 from 30 votes
Pizza Popcorn
Ready for the best mashup in the universe? Pizza Popcorn!! All the flavors in pizza – Tangy tomato, aromatic basil, oregano, garlic powder and crushed pepper flakes are baked into popped corn kernels.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 5
Calories: 212 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup unpopped corn kernels
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
- 3/4 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/2-3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup finely grated parmesan
- 1/2 cup finely grated mozzarella
Instructions
- Pop your kernels, old school style:
- Set the heat to medium-high. Add coconut oil to a large pot with a lid. Add the kernels and
- cover the pot. When you hear the first sound of kernels popping, reduce heat to medium-low and allow the kernels to pop completely.
- Every minute or so, give the pot a shake to ensure all your kernels have been hit with a heat situation (this will make them all pop). Remove from heat and set aside.
- You can choose to pop popcorn using a popcorn maker of choice. Personally, I swear by my Whirley Pop .
- Make the pizza sauce mixture:
- Preheat the oven to 250° Fahrenheit and line 2 (MUST BE 2, though 3 would be better!) cookie sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine tomato paste, melted butter, oregano, basil, parsley, garlic powder, crushed red pepper, and salt. Mix to combine. Taste to adjust seasonings.
- Pour the popcorn in a very VERY large bowl, followed by the pizza sauce mixture. With clean hands, mix to distribute the mixture into the popcorn kernels.
- Spread the popcorn kernels between the parchment lined cookie sheets and bake until mostly dry, about 8-15 minutes (depending on your oven), tossing every couple of minutes to help spread the pizza goodness.
- A couple of minutes before removing from the oven, sprinkle cheese evenly over the popcorn and allow to melt.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
- This popcorn is best enjoyed the day it’s made.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
212kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
24mg
(8%)
Sodium
465mg
(19%)
Potassium
197mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
590IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
4.2mg
(5%)
Calcium
126mg
(13%)
Iron
0.9mg
(5%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 212
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 212kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 465mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 590IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 4.2mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 126mg | 13% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.