This Recipe is part of the Red Carpet Fare Oscar Party Menu
The marriage of salty Parmesan and sweet brown sugar is a match made in heaven, if you ask me. One fateful day I discovered this combo, and I’ve never looked back. I’ve even smuggled it into the movies.
Ingredients
1 package plain microwave popcorn
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 cup good-quality grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Directions
1. Prepare the popcorn according to package instructions. Melt the butter in a small saucepan. Combine the brown sugar, Parmesan, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
2. To keep butter from making the popcorn soggy, transfer the melted butter into a small spray bottle, misting the popcorn while tossing it in the bowl. (I promise it’s worth it, but if you don’t do this, add the butter slowly, a teaspoon at a time, while tossing.) Sprinkle the Parmesan mixture over the popcorn, tossing to coat.
Serves 6
Excerpted from Simply Stunning Parties at Home by Karen Bussen. Copyright © 2009 by Karen Bussen. Excerpted by permission of Stewart, Tabori and Chang. All rights reserved. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher. Buy the book!
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