GARLIC PARMESAN POPCORN

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I came up with this recipe one night when I was craving a salty snack. It's a great change from ordinary salted popcorn.-Rita Scarborough, Barrington, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 3 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 6

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Ingredients

12 cups popped popcorn
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil

Steps:

Place popcorn in a large bowl; set aside. In a small skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes. Strain butter, discarding garlic. , Drizzle butter over popcorn. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, salt and basil; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 306mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.