Homemade Cheddar Cheese Popcorn (Perfect for Movie Nights!)

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4.8

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    5 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    197 kcal

  • Course

    Snacks

  • Cuisine

    American

Homemade Cheddar Cheese Popcorn (Perfect for Movie Nights!)

Easy Homemade Cheddar Cheese Popcorn! Just like the kind you buy in tins at Christmas. The best part is it takes just five minutes to make and is done 100% in the microwave!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 6 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 6 cups popped popcorn or 1/3 cups popcorn kernels
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
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Instructions

  1. Put a 1/3 of a cup of kernels in a medium brown paper bag.
  2. Roll the top of it closed.
  3. Microwave until the kernels stop popping at the rate of at least 1 per second.
  4. In a large brown paper bag, combine the popcorn and butter by shaking the bag while pouring the butter in a slow stream.
  5. Once all the butter is in, roll the bag closed and shake it REALLY well.
  6. Combine the cheddar cheese powder, mustard powder and salt in a small bowl.
  7. Sprinkle over the popcorn while shaking the bag.
  8. Roll it back up and shake vigorously.
  9. Enjoy immediately!

Notes

  • Recipe adapted from Gale Gand
  • Gale Gand
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Nutrition Information

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Calories 197kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 39mg (13%) Sodium 430mg (18%) Potassium 56mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Vitamin A 465IU (9%) Calcium 74mg (7%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 197 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 197kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 39mg 13%
Sodium 430mg 18%
Potassium 56mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Vitamin A 465IU 9%
Calcium 74mg 7%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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