Microwave Nacho Cheddar Cheese Chile Popcorn
Get ready to elevate your snack game with Microwave Nacho Cheddar Cheese Chile Popcorn! This quick and easy recipe brings together buttery popcorn, tangy cheddar cheese powder, and a bold blend of chili powder, paprika, and garlic for a flavorful kick. Perfectly spiced with a hint of cayenne for those who love extra heat, this savory popcorn is a movie-night essential or a game-day favorite. With just a handful of pantry-friendly ingredients and less than 10 minutes from start to finish, this crowd-pleaser is irresistible and customizable to your taste. Serve it fresh and warm, or store it for on-the-go snacking—either way, it's guaranteed to satisfy your cravings for something zesty and cheesy!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 bag Microwave popcorn (plain or lightly salted)
- 2 tablespoons Cheddar cheese powder
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional, for extra spice)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt (adjust if popcorn is pre-salted)
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
Pop the microwave popcorn according to the package instructions and set it aside to cool slightly.
In a small bowl, combine the cheddar cheese powder, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper (if using), and salt. Mix well to create the seasoning blend.
Drizzle the melted butter over the freshly popped popcorn, tossing gently to coat the kernels evenly.
Sprinkle the seasoning blend over the buttered popcorn while tossing to ensure even coverage. Adjust the seasoning to taste if needed.
Transfer the seasoned popcorn to a serving bowl and enjoy immediately, or store in an airtight container for later.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1266 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.7 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.9 g | 110% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 76 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 1471 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 185.5 g | 67% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.3 g | 94% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | ||
| Protein | 28.6 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 139 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 516 mg | 11% | |
*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.
