Easy Cheesy Popcorn
Turn your movie night into a flavor-packed experience with this Easy Cheesy Popcorn recipe! Ready in just 15 minutes, this irresistible snack combines perfectly popped kernels with the rich, savory taste of melted butter and tangy cheddar cheese powder. With only five simple ingredients—popcorn kernels, vegetable oil, butter, cheese powder, and a pinch of salt—this homemade treat is delightfully simple yet bursting with cheesy goodness. Perfect for sharing with friends or savoring solo, this quick and easy popcorn recipe is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for game nights, parties, or anytime snacking. Indulge in the crunchy, buttery, cheesy perfection of homemade popcorn that's a true upgrade from store-bought alternatives!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup cheddar cheese powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Heat a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat and add the vegetable oil.
Place a few popcorn kernels in the pot and cover it with a lid. When the kernels pop, the oil is ready.
Add the remaining popcorn kernels to the pot in an even layer and cover with the lid. Shake the pot occasionally to prevent burning.
Once the popping slows down to a few seconds between pops, remove the pot from heat and transfer the popcorn to a large bowl.
In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the unsalted butter in the microwave for 20-30 seconds or until fully melted.
Drizzle the melted butter over the popcorn, tossing gently to coat evenly.
Sprinkle the cheddar cheese powder and salt over the buttered popcorn. Toss again to ensure the cheese and salt are distributed evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy your easy cheesy popcorn!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
255 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.6 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.1 g | 41% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 30 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 526 mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.0 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g | ||
| Protein | 5.9 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 128 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 84 mg | 2% | |
*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.
