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Nacho Cheese Popcorn

January 21, 2016 by Kaylynn Zoe 4 Comments

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I’ve mentioned that we are a little (ok a LOT) obsessed with cheese at our house, right? So when I saw a recipe for Nacho Cheese Popcorn in People magazine my jaw dropped. WHY NOT? I could make that and make it MY OWN. So here you have it folks. Nacho cheese popcorn …. it’s addicting to say the least, and super easy to make.

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Does anyone remember those big tins of popcorn you can buy at Christmas time? You know, the ones that are divided into 3 separate types of popcorn: buttered, caramel, and cheddar? Do they still sell those? I had a love / hate relationship with these tins. I had NO interest in the caramel corn. I’d tolerate the original buttered corn. I ADORED the cheddar corn. I’d always get in trouble when the cheddar popcorn was gone first because… well, I’m not exactly sure why. But I did!

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This recipe takes that cheddar popcorn from the tin and makes it very easy – any time of the year. No more waiting! Plus, we’ve added a few adult spices to amp up the cheddar flavor, while at the same time being kid friendly. Trust me, our 4 year old was ALL over this nacho cheese popcorn – cayenne and all!

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If you don’t have a packet of cheese from Macaroni and cheese, I’m sure you could buy the flavored salts by the popcorn at your local supermarket. I didn’t mess with that because the cheese packets in the Mac boxes are golden. I knew I couldn’t go wrong.

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So there you have it. Be warned: this stuff is ADDICTING. Plus, it’s popcorn, so that’s basically like eating air, right? Don’t say I didn’t warn you!

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Nacho Cheese Popcorn

Cook Time5 minutes mins
Total Time5 minutes mins
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Author: Kaylynn Young

Ingredients

  • 1/4 c vegetable oil (more below)
  • 2 TB vegetable oil
  • 2/3 c. popping corn
  • 4 TB melted butter
  • 1 packet of cheese (from a box of macaroni and cheese)
  • 1 tsp garlic
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • Salt *optional*

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine powdered cheese, garlic, and cayenne.
  • In a large pot, heat the oil and pop the corn.
  • Add half of the seasoning mixture and toss.
  • Add the remaining seasoning mixture and toss again.
  • Season with salt if desired.

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Filed Under: Food, Recipes Tagged With: cheese, nacho cheese, popcorn

Comments

  1. Jill Adler says

    January 21, 2016 at 7:27 AM

    See, I’m just the opposite. I ate all the caramel corn and won’t touch the cheese Korn.

    Reply
    • Kaylynn Zoe says

      January 21, 2016 at 7:59 AM

      That’s why we need to be popcorn buddies.

      Reply
  2. Becky @ Project Domestication says

    January 21, 2016 at 7:04 PM

    I’m on a major popcorn kick right now so this fits the bill. And hello, cayenee! Yes, please. 🙂

    Reply

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