Cheesy Barbecued Popcorn
Transform your snack game with Cheesy Barbecued Popcorn—a bold, savory treat that’s perfect for movie nights or casual gatherings. This quick and easy recipe combines freshly popped popcorn with a buttery blend of barbecue seasoning, smoky paprika, and garlic powder, creating a tantalizing balance of smoky, spicy, and cheesy flavors. Topped with a generous sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese, each kernel is coated in a layer of addictive goodness. Ready in just 15 minutes, this crowd-pleasing snack is simple to whip up and guaranteed to disappear just as fast. Whether you're craving something salty, cheesy, or slightly smoky, this barbecued popcorn promises to satisfy all your snack cravings!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon barbecue seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Drop a few popcorn kernels into the oil and cover the pot.
Once the test kernels pop, add the remaining popcorn kernels, spreading them into an even layer. Cover the pot again and reduce the heat to medium-low.
Shake the pot occasionally to prevent the kernels from burning. Once the popping slows down to a few seconds between each pop, remove the pot from the heat and carefully transfer the popcorn to a large mixing bowl.
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Once melted, stir in the barbecue seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, and salt until well combined.
Drizzle the seasoned butter mixture evenly over the popcorn while tossing gently to coat each kernel.
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the popcorn and toss again until the cheese adheres to the kernels.
Serve immediately and enjoy this cheesy, smoky snack!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
742 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.6 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.4 g | 117% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 1287 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.1 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.4 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.2 g | ||
| Protein | 17.4 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 314 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 225 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
