5 from 24 votes
Crowd Pleasing Cheetos Popcorn
Crowd Pleasing Cheetos Popcorn combines homemade popcorn with a sharp cheddar cheese powder and crunchy Cheetos pieces for a snack mix with contrasting textures and cheesy flavor. The popcorn is cooked in coconut oil and seasoned with salt before cheese powder and Cheetos are quickly mixed in while warm.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
10
Calories:
131 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 2 ounces cheddar cheese powder or the cheese mix from a box of Kraft Macaroni and Cheese, about 1/3 cup
- 3 cups Cheetos not the puffs, crunchy
Instructions
- Place the oil into a large heavy-bottomed pot over high heat.
- Add popcorn and seasoned salt, cover with a lid, and gently shake the pot as the popcorn cooks.
- When 90% of the popcorn has popped, remove from the heat.
- Transfer the popcorn to a large bowl.
- Quickly sprinkle with the cheddar cheese powder and stir well to coat the popcorn.
- Add Cheetos and stir to combine. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
131kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
486mg
(20%)
Fiber
0g
(0%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Calcium
105mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 131
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 131kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 486mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.