One of our favorite night time snacks is Italian popcorn. There’s nothing better than a big bowl of this herbed perfection!
Here’s what you’ll need:
- 2/3 cup popcorn kernels
- Olive oil
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 3 tsp dried oregano
- 3 tsp dried basil
- 3 tsp dried thyme
- 3 tsp dried rosemary
- Salt
First things first- get a big pot and put it over medium heat. (Make sure you pick a pot that you have a lid for) Add enough olive oil to coat the bottom with about 1/8 of an inch of oil. Add the red chili flakes and 2 tsp of each dried herb to the oil. Also add 2 or 3 popcorn kernels so you can see when the oil is hot enough.
Once the first kernel pops it’s time to add the rest!
Now, put the lid on the pot and keep the pot moving so your kernels don’t burn. You might want to wear oven mitts because once the popcorn starts popping it will get steamy.
Just like microwave popcorn, once the popping slows down it is time to take it off the heat. Transfer the contents of the pot to a large mixing bowl and season with salt.
If you’re like us you want to slather this bowl of beauty with butter! Why not make a delicious herb butter?! Take 3 tbsp of butter and put it in a small saucepan over medium low heat. Add the remaining 1 tsp of all the dried herbs.
Once your delicious butter is all melted, drizzle it over your popcorn and enjoy.
Try it with any of your favorite spice combinations!
Yum!
