Transform your movie night snacks with these irresistibly flavorful Popcorn Seasoning Mixes! This quick and easy recipe lets you customize your popcorn with three delicious options: a Classic Butter & Salt blend for timeless simplicity, a tangy Zesty Cheddar Ranch mix packed with cheesy goodness, and a Sweet Cinnamon Sugar topping for those who crave a touch of dessert-like indulgence. Ready in just 15 minutes, these seasonings are made from pantry staples like Parmesan cheese, cheddar powder, cinnamon, and melted butter, allowing you to elevate freshly popped kernels to gourmet status with minimal effort. Perfect for game days, parties, or cozy nights in, these seasoning mixes will turn plain popcorn into an irresistible snack everyone will love.
Pop your popcorn using your preferred method to yield approximately 8 cups, then transfer it to a large mixing bowl.
If desired, drizzle melted butter over the popcorn and toss to coat evenly before adding seasoning mixes.
To make the Classic Butter & Salt seasoning: Combine 1 teaspoon salt and 2 tablespoons unsalted butter powder in a small bowl. Sprinkle evenly over the popcorn and toss well.
To make the Zesty Cheddar Ranch seasoning: In a small bowl, mix together 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix, and 1 tablespoon cheddar cheese powder. Sprinkle over the popcorn and toss thoroughly.
To make the Sweet Cinnamon Sugar seasoning: In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 1 tablespoon granulated sugar. Sprinkle evenly over the popcorn and toss to coat.
Serve immediately and enjoy your freshly seasoned popcorn!
Calories |
7298 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 119.8 g | 154% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.3 g | 196% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 115 mg | 38% | |
| Sodium | 3553 mg | 154% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1430.2 g | 520% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 263.8 g | 942% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.0 g | ||
| Protein | 208.0 g | 416% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 324 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 38.7 mg | 215% | |
| Potassium | 5028 mg | 107% | |
*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.