Ingredients

The following ingredients have 9 Servings
  • 3-4 Tablespoons olive oil, or enough to coat the bottom of the pan
  • 1/2 cup jumbo popcorn kernels
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • (optional: 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, store-bought or homemade)

Instruction

  • Add oil to a large metal stockpot over medium-high heat. Place 3-4 individual kernels in the pan and cover.  Once they pop, uncover the pan and add in the rest of the kernels so that they form a single layer on the bottom of the pan.  Cover, and give the pot a shake so that they all get coated with the oil.
  • Once the popcorn kernels start popping furiously, give the pot a good shake every 15 seconds or so to help the un-popped kernels fall to the bottom, which prevents burning. When the popping dies down, immediately pour the popcorn it into a large bowl, and sprinkle with the Parmesan, Italian seasoning and salt.  Toss to combine.  (*Or see below for my tip on how best to help popcorn toppings actually stick to the popcorn.)
  • Serve and enjoy!