Best 2 Pizza Popcorn Recipes

For those who have a penchant for the irresistible flavors of pizza and the delightful crunch of popcorn, prepare to embark on a culinary adventure like no other. Combining the best of both worlds, pizza popcorn is an innovative snack that offers a symphony of taste sensations in every bite. Made with simple yet flavorful ingredients, this delectable treat is sure to satisfy your cravings and leave you craving more. Discover the secrets behind creating the perfect pizza popcorn, as we delve into the world of this irresistible snack, exploring its origins, variations, and the culinary techniques that elevate it from ordinary to extraordinary.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PIZZA POPCORN

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Looking for something different-and not sweet-for a bake sale? Whip up this fun popcorn snack from Sheri Warner of Louisville, Nebraska. It's lightly spiced with pizza seasonings and very munchable.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 2-1/2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2-1/2 quarts popped popcorn
1/3 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon onion powder

Steps:

Place popcorn in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Melt butter in a small saucepan; add the remaining ingredients. Pour over popcorn and mix well. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 346mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

PEPPERONI PIZZA POPCORN

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Provided by Food Network

Time 2h55m

Yield 6, 10-cup batches of popcorn

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
3 cups popcorn
1/4 cup sliced pepperoni, cut into bite-size pieces
2 sundried tomatoes (not packed in oil), cut into bite-size pieces
Unsalted butter, melted, for drizzling
Nonstick cooking spray, for the baking sheet
One 6-ounce can tomato paste
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan

Steps:

Position an oven rack in the bottom of the oven, and preheat it to 200 degrees F.
Line a baking sheet with parchment and generously coat it with cooking spray. Spread the tomato paste into a thin layer on the parchment (an offset metal spatula works best). Bake until the paste deepens to brick red and is dull in color and not shiny in any spots, about 2 hours. (It will look and feel like fruit leather.) Let it cool completely. Tear the paste into small pieces and finely grind them in batches in a spice grinder.
Place all the ground tomato paste back into the spice grinder. Add the Parmesan, oregano, garlic salt and pepper flakes, and grind to a fine powder. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. The spice blend makes enough for about 6 batches of popcorn.
To make 1 batch of pepperoni pizza popcorn: Heat 1/2 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup kernels; when one pops, cover the pot, and cook, shaking the pot constantly, until the popping subsides to 1 pop every 20 seconds, about 5 minutes. Add the pepperoni, sundried tomatoes, some melted butter and 2 heaping tablespoons of the pizza spice and toss to coat.

Tips:

For a cheesy pizza popcorn, use shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese.
To make spicy pizza popcorn, add some chili powder or cayenne pepper to the melted butter.
For a veggie pizza popcorn, add some chopped veggies like bell peppers, onions, or mushrooms to the popcorn before baking.
To make BBQ pizza popcorn, use BBQ sauce instead of pizza sauce.
For a dessert pizza popcorn, use melted chocolate or caramel instead of pizza sauce, and top with sprinkles or nuts.
Be creative and experiment with different toppings and flavors to create your own unique pizza popcorn recipe.

Conclusion:

Pizza popcorn is a fun and easy snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a great way to use up leftover pizza sauce and cheese, and it's also a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen. With so many different variations to choose from, there's sure to be a pizza popcorn recipe that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy snack, give pizza popcorn a try!