Pancetta Parmesan Popcorn Recipe
This popcorn recipe is a ridiculously delicious and easy hors d'oeuvre, appetizer or snack! Popcorn seasoned with olive oil, finely grated parmesan cheese, crispy pancetta and black pepper is a must-try for popcorn lovers. It’s like the carbonara of popcorn!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 standard bag microwave popcorn with no or light butter
- 6 ounces diced pancetta
- ½ cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese or parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place pancetta in a dry skillet, and cook over medium heat until crispy. Use a slotted spoon to remove pancetta from skillet and place in a separate bowl lined with a paper towel (to soak up extra fat).
- Microwave bag of popcorn according to instructions on packaging.
- In a large bowl, add about half the olive oil, all of the black pepper, and half of the drained pancetta. Add popcorn. Toss thoroughly.
- Add parmesan, the rest of the pancetta and olive oil. Toss again.
- The best way to serve your popcorn is to transfer it into a separate bowl (or bowls) with a large spoon. This helps to distribute the pancetta throughout! Serve with champagne…wink.
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Notes
- I don’t add salt because the cheese & pancetta are very salty!
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 441kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 654mg | Potassium: 194mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 154IU | Calcium: 156mg | Iron: 1mg