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December 28, 2011

Truffle Butter, Parmesan and Thyme Popcorn

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This homemade truffle butter, Parmesan cheese and fresh thyme popcorn is a welcome departure from the bagged stuff.

Truffle Butter, Thyme and Parmesan Popcorn in Bowl on Napkin

If you want something a little out of the ordinary to pair with your bubbly this New Year’s Eve, may I suggest freshly popped truffle butter Parmesan and thyme popcorn? Yes, popcorn with Champagne.  As strange as it may sound, the two make a great pair.

In honor of the start of a new year it’s only appropriate to pop open a few Champagne corks.  Nothing says celebration quite like Champagne.  In the words of Napoleon “In victory, you deserve Champagne, in defeat, you need it.” I think its secret is in those tiny bubbles.  The refreshing effervescence captured in Champagne makes it unlike any other spirit; it truly is a sparkling wine of great distinction.  A glass of good bubbly excites the taste buds and refreshes the palate.

Truffle Butter, Thyme and Parmesan Popcorn in small bowl with champagne glasses

While popcorn and champagne may not be two things you would ordinarily think to put together, they actually suit each other quite well.  The acidity and cleansing action of the bubbles which in the words of wine expert Andrea Immer are “scrubbing bubbles for your palate” work to balance the saltiness and buttery richness of the popcorn.

But I’m not talking about bagged microwave popcorn. In fact, microwave popcorn has taken a quite a beating since the associated health dangers came to light that consumers were being exposed to toxic microwave popcorn fumes.

The steam released from microwave popcorn bags contains nearly four dozen chemicals according to a report from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, not to mention the chemicals lining the bags which are then ingested.  While it’s unclear how many of the chemicals may be harmful at the levels emitted, I’d prefer to pass on the microwave in a bag popcorn variety and make my own.  And it doesn’t take long at all to pop your own.

Truffle Butter Parmesan and Thyme Popcorn with Champagne

Swathed in melted truffle butter, gently sprinkled with salt and generously with Parmesan and fresh thyme, it’s a welcome departure from the bagged stuff.

The creaminess of the butter and the intensity of black truffles combines with a handful of good Parmesan cheese and the woodsy aroma of thyme to create a truly unique and indulgent snack that deserves a place in everyone’s home.

Truffle butter is one of those ingredients that will simply change the way you cook. You’ll find yourself eagerly plopping a good pat of it on top of braised, steamed or sautéed vegetables. The unctuous butter makes the most wonderful mashed potatoes and omelets.  It has a distinctive rich, earthy, nutty flavor which complements a wide range of foods, but it really shines as a simple popcorn topping.

Champagne glasses filled with champagne

So to celebrate this year, whip up a batch of popcorn and then break out the Champagne! Cheers.

Serves 4

Truffle Butter, Parmesan and Thyme Popcorn

Sylvie Shirazi

Yields 4

This homemade truffle butter, Parmesan cheese and fresh thyme popcorn is a welcome departure from the bagged stuff.

5 minPrep Time

5 minCook Time

10 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons /28g black truffle butter
  • 5 sprigs of fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 Tablespoons coconut oil (or any oil that can withstand high heat)
  • 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
  • 1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fine sea salt to taste

Instructions

  1. You'll need a large heavy-bottomed pot with lid. (Use a pot deep enough to accommodate the popped corn.)
  2. Melt truffle butter in a small sauce pan with the fresh thyme leaves. Set aside.
  3. Heat oil over medium heat with 2 or 3 popcorn kernels.
  4. When the kernels start to pop, remove from heat. Add the remaining popcorn kernels and cover.
  5. Place back over heat and cook, covered, leaving the lid slightly ajar (this is so water vapor can escape) while occasionally shaking the pot, until popping slows. Continue shaking until most kernels have popped and you can't hear them moving against the bottom of the pot which should take about 3 to 5 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and drizzle with the thyme truffle butter, grated Parmesan cheese and sea salt. Put the lid back on and shake, shake, shake to mix the popcorn and get it thoroughly coated.

Notes

If you'd like you can also make pop your popcorn in the microwave using your own bag and none of the chemicals. Toss the popcorn in a clean paper bag. Fold the top of the bag over twice to close. Place the bag in the microwave and microwave on high for 2 minutes to 3 minutes, or until there are about 5 seconds between pops.

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Occasions
New Year's Eve
Courses
Snack
Diet
vegetarian
lacto vegetarian
pescetarian
Allergy
gluten free
egg free
soy free
wheat free
seafood free
treenut free
sulfite free
sesame free
mustard free

Nutrition

Calories

92 cal

Fat

9 g

Carbs

2 g

Protein

2 g
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Sylvie

Sylvie Shirazi is the recipe developer and food photographer behind Gourmande in the Kitchen. For the last 10 years she’s been making eating more healthfully easy and accessible with gluten-free, grain-free, paleo and vegan recipes that are free from processed ingredients.

Filed Under: Courses/Meal, Diets, Gluten-Free, Recipes, Savory, Snacks Tagged With: butter, champagne, parmesan, popcorn, thyme, truffles

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  1. Stef says

    November 16, 2015 at 12:02 pm

    I bought a bowl at Target made to pop, popcorn. I don't use any oil at all. You put the kernels in the bowl, start microwave. I have a "popcorn" setting on my microwave I use. Don't walk away, they burn fast! This bowl is super nondescript in their home goods section..
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  2. carrian says

    September 10, 2012 at 8:08 pm

    Oh goodness, who knew popcorn would be so loverly!?
    Reply
  3. Reem | Simply Reem says

    September 9, 2012 at 12:04 am

    You just made me very popcorn hungry.... Little bubbles n popcorns.... Life is good!!
    Reply
  4. El Oso con Botas says

    July 1, 2012 at 4:45 am

    I love this idea..¡¡ a popcorn becoming a Mediterranean flavored snack with class
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