Buttery Garlic Popcorn

Buttery garlic popcorn is one of those snacks that proves simple flavors can be ridiculously good together. This easy garlic butter popcorn recipe combines freshly popped popcorn with buttery garlic seasoning for a savory, garlicky snack that's made for movie nights, parties or anytime the popcorn bowl comes out.

We make ours with Dell Cove® Movie Night Popcorn Kernels, a classic yellow butterfly popcorn that pops into medium-to-large pieces with fluffy wings and a satisfying crunchy center. Those irregular butterfly-shaped pieces also give seasonings plenty of surface area to cling to, making Movie Night a great choice for flavored popcorn.

For the garlic butter flavor, we use Dell Cove® Buttery Garlic Popcorn Seasoning, made with butter powder, roasted garlic, Parmesan cheese and extra-fine popcorn salt. Like all Dell Cove® popcorn seasonings, it's gluten-free, non-GMO and vegetarian-friendly. Popping the kernels in oil gives the seasoning something to grab onto, or you can add melted butter or butter-flavored spray for even more buttery flavor.

Quick Answer: To make garlic butter popcorn, pop yellow butterfly popcorn kernels in oil, then toss the warm popcorn with buttery garlic seasoning. Add melted butter or butter-flavored spray if you want a richer coating and stronger buttery flavor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you put garlic powder on popcorn?

Yes. Garlic powder can be used on popcorn, but it works best when the popcorn has a little oil or melted butter to help the powder stick. For this recipe, we use a buttery garlic popcorn seasoning that combines roasted garlic with butter, Parmesan cheese and extra-fine popcorn salt.

Is garlic salt good on popcorn?

Yes, garlic salt can add quick garlic flavor to popcorn. Start with a small amount and taste as you go, since garlic salt adds both garlic and salt at the same time. If you're using a seasoned popcorn blend that already contains salt, you may not need additional garlic salt.

What kind of popcorn is best for garlic butter popcorn?

Yellow butterfly popcorn works especially well for garlic butter popcorn. Its popped pieces have irregular, fluffy wings that give melted butter, oil and dry seasonings plenty of surface area to cling to. We use Dell Cove® Movie Night Popcorn Kernels for this recipe.

How do you get garlic seasoning to stick to popcorn?

A little fat helps dry seasoning stick to popcorn. Pop the kernels in oil and season them while they're still warm, or add a small amount of melted butter or butter-flavored spray before tossing with the garlic seasoning.

Buttery Garlic Popcorn

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Servings

4

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

5 minutes

Cuisine

American

Category

Snacks

Buttery, garlicky and seriously savory, this easy popcorn recipe combines crunchy Movie Night Popcorn Kernels with roasted garlic, Parmesan and buttery popcorn seasoning for a quick movie-night snack.

Ingredients

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• 3 Tbsp neutral cooking oil

• ⅓ cup Dell Cove® Movie Night Popcorn Kernels

• Dell Cove® Buttery Garlic Popcorn Seasoning, to taste

• Butter flavored spray (optional)

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• 4 Tbsp unsalted butter

• 1 Tbsp Dell Cove® Buttery Garlic Popcorn Seasoning

• 3 cloves garlic, finely minced

• 2 Tbsp dry white wine

• 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley

• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

• Finely grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Directions

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1. Heat 3 Tbsp neutral cooking oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add 3 or 4 Movie Night Popcorn Kernels and cover the pot. When the test kernels pop, carefully add the remaining ⅓ cup Dell Cove® Movie Night Popcorn Kernels and replace the lid.

2. Gently shake the pot as the kernels pop to help prevent scorching. When the popping slows to about 2 to 3 seconds between pops, remove the pot from the heat.

3. Transfer the popped popcorn to a large mixing bowl, removing any unpopped kernels.

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1. While the popcorn is still warm, sprinkle with Dell Cove® Buttery Garlic Popcorn Seasoning to taste. Toss well so the seasoning coats the popcorn evenly, then taste and add more seasoning if desired.

2. Want more butter flavor? You can drizzle on a little melted butter or use a butter spray, then add more seasoning. Serve immediately.

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1. For the garlic-butter version, melt 4 Tbsp unsalted butter with 1 Tbsp Dell Cove® Buttery Garlic Popcorn Seasoning in a small saucepan over low heat.

2. Once the butter has melted, add the minced garlic and cook for 30 to 60 seconds, stirring constantly. Do not let the garlic brown, as it can burn quickly and become bitter.

3. Add the dry white wine and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the chopped fresh parsley. Taste and add kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper if desired.

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1. Slowly drizzle the warm garlic butter over the popped popcorn, tossing as you pour so the popcorn is evenly coated.

2. Taste and add additional Buttery Garlic Popcorn Seasoning if desired. For an extra-rich finish, sprinkle with finely grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.