Best Tex Mex Savory Popcorn Recipes

TEX-MEX POPCORN

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Spicy Southwest seasoning makes this snackin'-good popcorn ideal for any fiesta. -Katie Rose, Pewaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/2 cup popcorn kernels
3 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
Refrigerated butter-flavored spray
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika

Steps:

In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the popcorn kernels, oil and cumin seeds until oil begins to sizzle. Cover and shake for 2-3 minutes or until popcorn stops popping., Transfer to a large bowl; spritz with butter-flavored spray. Add remaining ingredients and toss to coat. Continue spritzing and tossing until popcorn is coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 44 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 150mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SAVORY PARMESAN POPCORN

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Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 cup popping corn
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

Combine the Parmesan, garlic salt, paprika, pepper, salt and turmeric in a small bowl. Combine the popping corn and melted butter in a large pot. Cover and cook over medium heat, shaking the pot with increasing frequency as the popping increases. Continue until the popping is reduced to a couple of seconds between pops, then remove from the heat and transfer the popcorn to a large brown bag. Drizzle the popcorn with the olive oil and sprinkle about 3 tablespoons of the seasoning into the bag. Shake up the popcorn. Sprinkle with additional seasoning to taste and serve warm.

PARMESAN RANCH POPCORN

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Whether you need a quick gift idea or yummy munchies for movie night, we've got you covered with this cheesy twist on regular popped popcorn. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 3-1/2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons ranch salad dressing mix
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/3 cup butter, melted
3-1/2 quarts popped popcorn

Steps:

Mix first four ingredients. Drizzle butter over popcorn; toss with cheese mixture. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 243mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.