Over-the-Top Popcorn

By ccavaletti

Ingredients

• 4 bacon slices
• 1 (1.3-oz.) bag popped microwave popcorn
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 teaspoons buttermilk Ranch dressing mix
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Details

Servings 2
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 20mins

Preparation

Step 1

Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat 10 minutes or until crisp; remove bacon, and drain on paper towels. Coarsely chop bacon.

Pour popped popcorn into a large bowl. Toss with bacon, Parmesan cheese, melted butter, and buttermilk Ranch dressing mix. Sprinkle with freshly ground pepper, and serve immediately.

Note: For testing purposes only, we used Orville Redenbacher's Natural Simply Salted 50% Less Fat Gourmet Popping Corn.

Southern Living
SEPTEMBER 2008