Appetizers

Crunchy Parmesan Popcorn Mix

Name: Crunchy Parmesan Popcorn Mix
Ingredients: 10 c air-popped popcorn; 2 c fat-free mini pretzels; Oil spray (butter or olive oil); 2 c Parmesan cheese; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; ½ tsp garlic powder

From the kitchen of Mary Ringlein

Popcorn mixes occupy a particular place in Midwestern hospitality — easy to make in large batches, inexpensive, and satisfying to snack on during long family visits or holiday gatherings. This lighter, Italian-seasoned version reflects the shift toward lower-fat cooking that was popular in the 1990s without sacrificing the communal spirit of the original.

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Ingredients

10 c air-popped popcorn
2 c fat-free mini pretzels
Oil spray (butter or olive oil)
2 c Parmesan cheese
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp garlic powder

Instructions

Heat oven to 325°.
Mix popcorn and pretzels and place in a 9×12" baking pan.
Spray with cooking spray and sprinkle on cheese and seasonings.
Bake 5 minutes, stir and bake 5 minutes longer. Cool.