Looking for the ultimate elevated snack? This Lemony Garlic & Dill Buttered Popcorn is a game-changer. Pair it with a chilled glass of Crémant d’Alsace and an episode of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills for the perfect night in. This stunning snack is buttery, zesty, and utterly delicious.

Directions:

Make the Lemony Dill Butter: In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). Stir in lemon juice and zest, then remove from heat. Transfer to a bowl and mix in freshly minced dill.
Pop the Popcorn: Prepare your popcorn using a microwave or stovetop method.
Combine & Season: Toss the popcorn with the lemony garlic butter, ensuring even coverage.
Sprinkle in the grated Pecorino, then season with flaky salt and black pepper to taste.
Pro Tip: If your popcorn turns out a little soggy, spread it on a baking sheet and pop it in the oven at 300°F for 5-8 minutes for the perfect crunch.

This Lemony Garlic & Dill Buttered Popcorn is a simple yet decadent treat that will quickly become a snack-time favorite. The balance of citrus, herbs, and buttery goodness makes it irresistible.
Let me know how you like it—and don’t forget the Crémant d’Alsace!

Ingredients

Popcorn
Butter: sauté minced garlic in a few pads of butter until fragrant. Then add in the juice + zest of one lemon. Take off the heat and pour into a bowl. Add in freshly minced dill and that’s it.
Grated Pecorino
Flaky salt & pepper

Method

Make the lemony dill butter, and set aside
Make the popcorn either in the microwave or stovetop, and mix it with the garlic butter
Add in freshly grated pecorino, season with a little extra flaky salt and pepper
Pro tip- if your popcorn seems soggy, pop it on a baking sheet at 300 F for 5-8 minutes!

Enjoy!

Cortney

Cortney LaCorte

Cortney LaCorte is the creator of CheeseGal, a food and entertaining blog born in her Nashville kitchen that celebrates cheese, charcuterie and joyful gatherings