Description
A delicious and cheesy popcorn snack made with cheddar cheese powder and butter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 Tablespoons oil of choice (refined coconut oil is preferred)
- ½ cup popcorn kernels
- 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 packet cheddar cheese powder (see note)
- ½ teaspoon ground mustard (optional)
- Fine sea salt (to taste)
Instructions
- In a large heavy-bottomed large stockpot or dutch oven, add the oil and three popcorn kernels, heating over high heat. Cover the pan. These are the “test kernels” and once they pop, it signals that the oil is officially hot enough to pop all the kernels at the same time.
- Meanwhile, measure out the remaining ½ cup of popcorn kernels and melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl or on the stovetop. If microwaving, run it in 20 second intervals, checking often to keep it from exploding.
- Remove the cheddar cheese packet from the box of macaroni. Stir in mustard powder, if using.
- Once the three test kernels have popped, immediately add the popcorn kernels to the pan. Cover and remove from heat, gently swirling from side to side for 20 seconds. Return the pan to the heat, and the popcorn kernels will almost immediately begin popping.
- Once the kernels are about halfway done popping, slightly crack the lid to allow excess steam to escape. Do this when the stockpot is approximately halfway full with popcorn, or about 30 seconds to 1 minute after they’ve popped – this does not have to be exact.
- If needed, you can gently shake the pan side to side to allow any remaining kernels to make it to the bottom of the pan to pop. Once the popping has slowed or just stopped, immediately pour the popcorn into your serving bowl. It’s helpful if you have a large bowl with a lid. Alternatively, use a large brown paper bag to toss.
- Toss the freshly made popcorn with the melted butter until evenly coated, ensuring it’s tossed well. Then, sprinkle the powdered cheese evenly over buttered popcorn and toss or shake to coat until completely covered. Add salt and adjust to taste. Enjoy immediately!
Notes
- Use more or less cheese powder according to your taste preference.
- Stir in additional flavorings or toppings as desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg