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Teaching With Popcorn

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Cream cheese, blue cheese and garlic powder form a cheese ball that is coated with crushed popcorn, parsley and paprika

Makes: 11 servings (2 tablespoons each)

Ingredients:

2 cups popped ACT II® Butter Microwave Popcorn (½ bag 1.6 oz.)
¼ cup fresh minced parsley
1-½ teaspoon paprika, divided
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
½ cup loosely packed crumbled blue cheese
1 tablespoon milk
½ teaspoon garlic powder

Directions:

Place popped corn, parsley and 1/2 teaspoon paprika in 1 gallon resealable bag; seal. Crush popcorn mixture with rolling pin to a medium-fine consistency; place in shallow dish.

Combine cream cheese, blue cheese, milk, remaining 1 teaspoon paprika, and garlic powder in medium bowl until blended. Shape into a ball.

Roll cheese ball into popcorn mixture until completely coated. Serve immediately; store in airtight container in the refrigerator.