Savory Popcorn Mix Recipe: Bacon, Nuts & Parmesan

INGREDIENTS

12 cups popped corn 1 pound bacon, fried crisp, drained and broken into 1-inch pieces 1 can (12 ounces) mixed nuts, toasted 1/2 cup sunflower seeds, toasted 4 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted and divided 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided

PREPARATION:

1. Combine popped corn, bacon, nuts and sunflower seeds in large bowl. Drizzle mixture with half the butter. Sprinkle with half the cheese; toss. Repeat with butter and cheese. Serve warm.

Cook's Notes For a quick and easy way to toast sunflower seeds, use the stove-top method. Spread the seeds in a large dry skillet. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring the seeds or shaking the pan frequently, about 4 to 6 minutes or until the seeds turn golden. This recipe appears in: Snacks NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Sodium 435 mg Protein 11 g Fiber 3 g Carbohydrate 16 g Cholesterol 20 mg Total Fat 29 g Calories from Fat 75 % Calories 350 DIETARY EXCHANGE: Fat 5 Meat 1 Starch 1