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Cacio E Pepe Popcorn

Inspired by the pasta, this buttery, cheesy popcorn is an easy addition to movie night. The upgraded flavors will make you feel so fancy without a ton of effort.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • 1 Popcorn Popper (I used Popsmith's Stainless Steel Popper)

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup neutral oil
  • 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
  • 1 tsp popcorn salt
  • 4 tbsp salted butter - melted
  • 2 cups shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat your popcorn popper, or follow the instructions of your machine.
  • Add oil, popcorn kernels and salt.
    1/4 cup neutral oil, 1/2 cup popcorn kernels, 1 tsp popcorn salt
  • Regularly stir while popcorn pops. Remove from stovetop when there is more than 1 second between pops.
  • Toss popped popcorn in butter first, then cheese and black pepper.
    4 tbsp salted butter, 2 cups shredded parmesan cheese, 1 tbsp ground black pepper
  • Enjoy :)
Keyword Popcorn