Pepped Up Popcorn Recipe

Name: Pepped Up Popcorn
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 1 (3.5-ounce) package natural microwave popcorn (not the buttered kind); 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan; Kosher salt; 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1 (3.5-ounce) package natural microwave popcorn (not the buttered kind), popped; 1 (3.5-ounce) package natural microwave popcorn (not the buttered kind); 1 cup mini or regular chocolate chips; 2 cups mini marshmallows; 1 cup salted peanuts, optional

Servings: persons

1 (3.5-ounce) package natural microwave popcorn (not the buttered kind)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 (3.5-ounce) package natural microwave popcorn (not the buttered kind), popped
1 (3.5-ounce) package natural microwave popcorn (not the buttered kind)
1 cup mini or regular chocolate chips
2 cups mini marshmallows
1 cup salted peanuts, optional

1
Pop the popcorn according to package instructions.
2
While hot, carefully open package and dump into a large bowl.
3
Drizzle oil over the popcorn, and toss the popcorn with your hands to coat.
4
Add the cheese and toss again.
5
Season, to taste, with salt.
6
Cool.
7
Transfer to a sealed container and tuck in a lunch box.
8
Put the sugar, butter, and chili powder in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave on medium (50 percent power) until butter melts, about 1 minute.
9
Stir to dissolve sugar.
10
Drizzle over freshly popped popcorn; and toss to evenly coat.
11
Cool.
12
Transfer to a sealed container and tuck in a lunch box.
13
Pop the popcorn according to package instructions.
14
While it's still hot, carefully open and dump into a large bowl.
15
Add the chips and marshmallows.
16
Return popcorn to the microwave.
17
Cook on high until the chips and marshmallows get gooey, about 1 minute.
18
Add the peanuts, if desired, and toss with a spoon until all the popcorn is coated.
19
Cool until chocolate hardens, about 20 minutes.
20
Transfer to a sealed container and tuck in a lunch box.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (3.5-ounce) package natural microwave popcorn (not the buttered kind), 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan, Kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Pepped Up Popcorn falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pepped Up Popcorn

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