Best 9 Cheesy Popcorn Recipes
Popcorn, a beloved snack enjoyed by people of all ages, takes on a delectable twist with the addition of melted cheese. Known as cheesy popcorn, this delightful treat combines the airy crunch of popcorn with the rich, gooey goodness of melted cheese, resulting in a flavor explosion that is simply irresistible. In this article, we present a collection of cheesy popcorn recipes that cater to a variety of tastes and preferences. From classic cheddar cheese to unique and tantalizing flavor combinations, these recipes offer a cheesy popcorn experience like no other. Whether you prefer a simple yet satisfying snack or a more gourmet popcorn treat, our recipes have got you covered. Get ready to elevate your popcorn game and embark on a cheesy popcorn adventure that will leave you craving more.
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CHEESY CHILI POPCORN
Great snacking popcorn...cheese flavor with a burst of garlic. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days at most.
Provided by jessmomof3
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Snacks Popcorn Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place popcorn in a bowl, preferably one with a lid. Pour melted butter over popcorn, shaking and tossing until popcorn is coated. Add Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and chili powder. Toss again.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 99.5 calories, Carbohydrate 5.9 g, Cholesterol 8.7 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 159.6 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
EASY CHEESY POPCORN
Anyone want popcorn? For those of you who love popcorn but find most of the store-bought types aren't cheesy enough, just use this recipe! Easy to make, but delicious, too!
Provided by animal_luver
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 5m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Pop the popcorn. It can be any brand, just as long as it's plain buttered, and not anything fancy like kettle popcorn or extra cheesy popcorn.
- When the popcorn is ready, carefully take it out of the microwave and pour it into a bowl. Spray the spray butter onto the popcorn, then shake and repeat.
- After you've sprayed the butter on - after shaking the bowl, spraying on, and repeating - sprinkle the cheese popcorn seasoning onto the popcorn. Then shake and repeat again.
- If the cheese isn't sticking, repeat the shaking and spraying step.
- Enjoy! You can also use Parmesan cheese, powdered salad dressing mix, etc. Experiment with your flavors! Just remember the spray butter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 181, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 3.7, Carbohydrate 36.4, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 0.4, Protein 6
CHEESY POPCORN
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 10m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat oil in deep pot over medium high heat. Add corn. Cover pot and pop the corn, shaking pan often. Remove from heat. Drizzle with melted butter. Sprinkle cheese evenly over hot corn. Serve.
CHEESY POPCORN
A while back my cousin and I were testing the best midnight snack party mix. We have perfected this cheesy popcorn and I decided to put it up on AllRecipes.
Provided by Tyler!
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Snacks Popcorn Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place packaged popcorn in the microwave; cook on high until popping begins to slow down, about 2 1/2 minutes.
- Mix 1 cup cheese puffs, 1 cup corn chips, and pretzels together in a large snack bowl using your hands. Pour popped popcorn into the bowl and mix once more. Mix in pepperoni and bacon bits lightly, making sure they don't pile at the bottom of the bowl. Season with salt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.6 calories, Carbohydrate 41.9 g, Cholesterol 12.9 mg, Fat 24.8 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 807.5 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
CHEESY GARLIC POPCORN
The secret's in the seasoning.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Holidays & Events Game Day Recipes Game Day Appetizers & Snacks
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Drizzle popcorn with olive oil, then toss with remaining ingredients.
VEGAN 'CHEESY' POPCORN
Using more oil than popcorn kernels - a technique developed by Jessica Koslow, the chef and owner of Sqirl in Los Angeles - gives you an ultracrunchy popcorn with rich flavor. Ms. Koslow prefers grapeseed oil for its high smoke point and clean taste. But to mix things up, you can combine grapeseed oil with a more flavorful oil such as virgin coconut, olive oil, butter, duck fat, or bacon grease. Use 1/4 cup of each. After popping, you can toss the kernels with just salt (they won't need any more fat by way of butter) or a flavorful spice mix. Here, they're tossed with nutritional yeast, which gives them a Parmesan-like umami flavor, along with a little rosemary or kelp powder for depth.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories snack, finger foods
Time 20m
Yield About 12 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot set over medium-high heat, heat oil and 3 popcorn kernels. When kernels pop, add remaining kernels, lower heat to medium-low, and cover almost all the way with a lid, leaving a tiny crack open for steam to escape (face the crack away from where you are standing).
- Cook, shaking occasionally, until popping stops.
- Transfer popcorn to a bowl, and immediately toss with salt, nutritional yeast, black pepper, dried rosemary and red-pepper flakes. For maximum crunch, let popcorn settle for 5 to 7 minutes before eating.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 216, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 83 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
NACHO CHEESY POPCORN
Provided by Food Network
Time 17m
Yield 6 to 8 servings (12 cups total)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat the grapeseed oil in a large saucepan or soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the popcorn seeds and place the lid on the pan. Shake vigorously to coat the kernels with oil. When the corn starts to pop, shake the pan constantly until the popping stops, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat and pour the popped corn into a large mixing bowl.
- Drizzle the melted coconut oil over the corn, and sprinkle with nutritional yeast, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder and sea salt. Stir thoroughly and serve with a few shakes of hot sauce, if using.
CRAZY CORN! (CHEESY CARAMEL POPCORN)
This is delicious! Was afraid to try it for the first time. No way did I think cheesy caramel popcorn sounded even remotely good, but boy oh boy was I wrong.
Provided by Melissa Turner
Categories Popcorn
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Heat the oven to 250°F. Coat a large roasting pan with some butter and place the popcorn in the pan. Set aside.
- 2. Place the brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, and salt in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally with a rubber spatula until the sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes. Continue to boil without stirring for 3 minutes. Remove from heat, add the vanilla and baking soda, and whisk until the caramel is light in color, foamy, and has doubled in volume, about 10 seconds.
- 3. Immediately drizzle over the popcorn, stir with a rubber spatula until thoroughly coated, and spread into an even layer.
- 4. Bake, stirring every 15 minutes with a rubber spatula and scraping up any caramel from the bottom of the pan, until a cooled piece of popcorn is very crunchy, about 45 minutes to 1 hour total. (To test for doneness, take a few pieces of popcorn out of the oven and let cool for 30 seconds. If they're crunchy, then the caramel corn is done.)
- 5. Transfer the caramel corn to a work surface or rimmed baking sheet to cool completely (it will crisp as it cools).
- 6. If you want to make your own cheese popcorn. Just pop your popcorn, coat with some butter and toss. Then coat with dry cheese sauce mix (such as the cheese packets you get in your kids kraft macaroni and cheese) and toss again.
BLACK PEPPER AND PARM CHEESY POPCORN
If you love black pepper you will love this! If you wish, you may use less, to taste. Adapted from Rachael Ray's Big Orange Book cookbook. Enjoy!
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 13m
Yield 2 quarts popped corn
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine the popcorn and oil in a large kettle or pot with a tight fitting lid and place over medium high heat. when the corn begins to pop, shake the pot constantly. When the popping slows, remove the pot from the heat and pour the butter over the top. Combine the spices and toss with the popped corn. This is also good with a little nutritional yeast added. Yum!
Tips for Making the Best Cheesy Popcorn:
- **Use fresh popcorn kernels:** Fresh popcorn kernels will pop better and have a better flavor than older kernels. - **Use a large pot or Dutch oven:** A large pot or Dutch oven will give the popcorn plenty of room to pop. - **Heat the oil over medium heat:** Medium heat will help to prevent the popcorn from burning. - **Add the popcorn kernels and shake the pot:** Shake the pot or Dutch oven constantly to ensure that the popcorn kernels are evenly coated in oil. - **Once the popcorn starts popping, reduce the heat to low:** This will help to prevent the popcorn from burning. - **Continue shaking the pot until the popping stops:** Keep shaking the pot or Dutch oven until the popping stops. This will help to prevent the popcorn from burning. - **Remove the pot from the heat and pour the popcorn into a bowl:** Once the popping stops, remove the pot or Dutch oven from the heat and pour the popcorn into a large bowl. - **Season the popcorn with your favorite seasonings:** You can season the popcorn with salt, pepper, butter, cheese powder, or any other seasonings that you like.Conclusion:
Cheesy popcorn is a delicious and easy-to-make snack that is perfect for parties, movie nights, or anytime you are craving a cheesy snack. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make your own cheesy popcorn that is sure to be a hit with everyone. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy snack, give cheesy popcorn a try. You won't be disappointed!
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