Best Hickory And Gorgonzola Popcorn Recipes

Pizza Popcorn image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained well
1 clove garlic, smashed
1/3 cup popcorn kernels
1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
2 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

In a food processor, puree the butter, tomatoes and garlic until it forms a smooth paste. Heat a small saute pan over medium heat and add the butter mixture. Heat the butter until melted down and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Keep warm.
Heat a large saucepan over high heat. Once hot, add the popcorn kernels and oil, and shake the pan to coat the kernels in the oil. Cover and continue to cook over high heat until the kernels begin to pop. Shake the pan once again and reduce the heat to medium-high. Continue to cook until the popping slows dramatically, 1 to 2 minutes.
Pour the popped popcorn into a large bowl. While still warm, add the flavored butter, cheese, oregano and salt. Toss to coat, and then serve.

Popcorn with Herbs de Provence and Asiago Cheese image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 15m

Yield About 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 large cloves garlic, crushed
1 1/2 teaspoons dried herbes de Provence, crumbled
1/4 cup vegetable or peanut oil
1/2 cup popcorn kernels
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/3 cup finely grated Asiago

Steps:

Combine the butter, garlic and herbes de Provence in a small saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat until the butter melts. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let stand while making the popcorn.
Combine the oil and popcorn in a heavy large pot. Cover and cook over medium-high heat until almost all the kernels pop. Transfer the popcorn to a large bowl.
Remove the garlic cloves from the butter and discard, if desired.
Add the salt, cheese and butter mixture to the popcorn. Toss until the popcorn is coated. Serve immediately.