Cheddar Popcorn

Simple homemade Cheddar popcorn can be made with just 3 ingredients. Unlike popcorn from a bag or tin, this is hot and fresh. I've been making this since I was a kid. It got me in trouble though, because I used to snag the packet from the boxed mac and cheese in the pantry. Thankfully, they sell the Cheddar powder on its own now.

bowl of Cheddar popcorn with a checked napkin, popcorn bags, and scoop on a table
Prep Time:
1 mins
Cook Time:
4 mins
Total Time:
5 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil

  • 3/4 cup popcorn

  • 2 tablespoons Cheddar cheese powder

Directions

  1. Place oil in a large stock pot over medium-high heat. Place 3 popcorn kernels in the pot. Cover.

  2. Wait for all 3 kernels to pop. Add remaining popcorn kernels. Cover the pot with a lid and cook until two seconds go by and kernels are no longer popping, about 3 minutes.

  3. Transfer popped corn to a large bowl. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon Cheddar cheese powder over popcorn; toss. Sprinkle remaining 1 tablespoon cheese powder over popcorn; toss again. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

145 Calories
15g Fat
1g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 145
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 20%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Sodium 37mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 1g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 29mg 2%
Iron 0mg 0%
Potassium 7mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.