Best 7 Cheesy Chili Popcorn Recipes

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Craving something cheesy, spicy, and crunchy? Look no further than Cheesy Chili Popcorn! This addictive snack combines the bold flavors of chili powder, garlic, and cumin with a generous sprinkling of cheddar cheese to create a taste explosion that will tantalize your taste buds. Not only is this popcorn incredibly flavorful, but it's also incredibly easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of your time, you can whip up a batch of this delicious treat that will satisfy your cravings and keep you coming back for more. In this article, we'll provide you with two irresistible Cheesy Chili Popcorn recipes: a classic stovetop version and an innovative air fryer version. So grab a bowl and get ready to experience the perfect combination of cheesy, spicy, and crunchy goodness!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHILI CHEESE CORN



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"I got this yummy corn recipe from a co-worker more than 10 years ago," writes Nadene Melton from Euless, Texas. "It's so easy and tasty that it's become a favorite in our family-especially for holidays or special meals. I've had many requests for the recipe." TIP: To turn Nadene's creamy side dish into a convenient meal, simply add cooked chicken, beef or shrimp. Serve with a leafy tossed salad and crusty loaf of bread.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
2 tablespoons butter
4 cups fresh or frozen corn, thawed
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1/4 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine cream cheese and butter. Cook and stir over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until smooth. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cook for 5 minutes or until heated through. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Fat 19g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 371mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

CHILI CHEESE POPCORN



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Pack some bags of this zippy popcorn snack shared by Phyllis Schmalz of Kansas City, Kansas, and your next road trip will zip by.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 cups popped popcorn
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place popcorn in a large bowl. Combine butter, chili powder and salt; pour over popcorn. , Spread in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Broil 6 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Toss well to coat. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 324mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHEESY CORNBREAD-TOPPED CHILI RECIPE BY TASTY



Cheesy Cornbread-Topped Chili Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: onion, celery, red pepper, carrot, fire-roasted tomato, red kidney bean, chickpeas, black beans, corn, taco seasoning, salt, pepper, cornbread mix, mexican blend cheese, fresh cilantro, sour cream

Provided by Dylan Keith

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups onion, diced
2 cups celery, diced
2 cups red pepper, diced
2 cups carrot, diced
15 oz fire-roasted tomato
15 oz red kidney bean
15 oz chickpeas
15 oz black beans
15 oz corn
1 package taco seasoning
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 box cornbread mix, prepared
2 cups mexican blend cheese
fresh cilantro
sour cream

Steps:

  • Saute onions, celery, red peppers, and carrots in a pan. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Mix in package of taco seasoning.
  • Add fire-roasted tomatoes, kidney beans, chickpeas, black beans, and corn.
  • Simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375˚F (190˚C).
  • Prepare boxed cornbread mix according to box instructions, then fold in the cheese.
  • Spread cheesy cornbread batter over chili.
  • Bake at 375˚F (190˚C) for 20 minutes.
  • Let cool for a few minutes, then garnish with sour cream and cilantro
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 695 calories, Carbohydrate 102 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 23 grams, Protein 33 grams, Sugar 23 grams

CHEESY GREEN CHILE CORNBREAD



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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Nonstick cooking spray, for spraying the baking dish
1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
1 cup milk
1 cup sour cream or 2 percent Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg
1/2 cup sauteed onions
1/2 cup canned chopped green chiles
3/4 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Generously coat a 9-inch square baking dish or 9-inch cast-iron skillet with cooking spray. Whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl.
  • Whisk together the milk, sour cream, butter and egg in a medium bowl. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and whisk to combine. Fold in the onions, green chiles and cheese.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake until the cornbread springs back when pressed in the center, 25 to 35 minutes. Let cool in the baking dish for about 15 minutes. Loosen the edges, then slice into wedges or squares and serve warm or at room temperature.

CHEESY CHILI ENCHILADAS



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If you love chili and cheese, this recipe is for you.

Provided by NASCAR24FAN

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

¼ cup vegetable oil
1 (10 ounce) package corn tortillas
1 (16 ounce) package Cheddar cheese, grated
2 (19 ounce) cans chili without beans (such as Wolf Brand ®)
1 small onion, chopped
1 (8 ounce) package processed cheese, cubed, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 baking dish.
  • Warm oil in a small skillet. Use tongs to dip tortillas into the oil one at a time, turning to warm both sides. Sprinkle an even amount of Cheddar cheese down the center of each warmed tortilla. Roll tortillas to enclose cheese; place seam side down in the prepared baking dish.
  • Combine the chili, onion, and half of the processed cheese in a large bowl. Pour the chili mixture over the tortillas; top with the remaining processed cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbly, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525.2 calories, Carbohydrate 24.1 g, Cholesterol 88.7 mg, Fat 36.5 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 26.6 g, SaturatedFat 17.6 g, Sodium 1177.6 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

CHEESY GREEN CHILE CORN



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Make and share this Cheesy Green Chile Corn recipe from Food.com.

Provided by bunkie68

Categories     Corn

Time 40m

Yield 1 casserole, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans whole kernel corn
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
1 cup shredded colby-monterey jack cheese
seasoning (I used garlic powder and Tony Chachere's Creole Seasoning)

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine corn, cream cheese and green chiles.
  • Heat over medium high heat until the cream cheese is melted and smooth.
  • Add shredded Cheddar cheese and seasonings; heat until cheese is melted.
  • Pour into greased casserole dish and top with additional Cheddar cheese, as much as you like.
  • Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven until cheese is melted and bubbling, about 25 minutes.
  • NOTE: I drained one can of corn and did not drain the other can.
  • You may prefer to drain both cans if you want less sauce.

HOMEMADE CHILI SEASONING POPCORN



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Popcorn as good as the theater's, with a kick! Salty, spicy and a little smoky. All you need is a large pot or metal bowl. I use a large 2 gallon metal bowl. Omit the chili powders if you don't like it spicy.

Provided by sweetkness

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Popcorn Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons canola oil
½ cup white popcorn kernels
½ teaspoon popcorn salt, divided
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon onion powder
⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
⅛ teaspoon ground chipotle chile pepper
⅛ teaspoon ground ancho chile pepper

Steps:

  • Heat canola oil in a large pot over medium-high heat; add 1 popcorn kernel to the hot oil. The oil is ready when the kernel pops.
  • Pour popcorn kernels into the hot oil; season with half the popcorn salt. Stir to coat. Cover the pot with a sheet of aluminum foil. Poke about 10 holes into the aluminum foil using a knife. Cook popcorn until all the kernels are popped, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove pot from heat; sprinkle popcorn with remaining popcorn salt, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, chipotle chile pepper, and ancho chile pepper. Toss to evenly coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18.6 g, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 291.6 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh popcorn kernels. Fresh kernels will pop better and have a better flavor than old kernels.
  • Use a large pot or Dutch oven. This will give the popcorn plenty of room to pop without burning.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot. If you overcrowd the pot, the popcorn will not pop evenly and some kernels may burn.
  • Use a high heat setting. This will help the popcorn pop quickly and evenly.
  • Shake the pot or Dutch oven constantly. This will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the popcorn from burning.
  • Listen for the popping to slow down. Once the popping slows down to about 2-3 seconds between pops, remove the pot or Dutch oven from the heat.
  • Pour the popcorn into a large bowl. This will help to cool the popcorn and prevent it from burning.
  • Add your favorite toppings. You can add cheese, chili, butter, salt, pepper, or any other toppings you like to your popcorn.

Conclusion:

Cheesy chili popcorn is a delicious and easy snack that is perfect for parties, game nights, or movie nights. It is also a great way to use up leftover chili. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make this tasty treat in no time. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy snack, give cheesy chili popcorn a try!

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