Name: Homemade Cheddar Popcorn
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 10 cups
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 10 cups air-popped popcorn; 0.25 cup unsalted butter; 0.333 cup white cheddar cheese powder; Kosher salt

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Homemade Cheddar Popcorn

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Ingredients

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Homemade Cheddar Popcorn

10 cups air-popped popcorn

¼ cup unsalted butter

⅓ cup white cheddar cheese powder

Kosher saltto taste

Instructions

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Instructions

Add the popcorn to a large mixing bowl. Pour the melted butter over the popcorn while tossing it constantly to make sure it gets evenly-coated.

Keep tossing the popcorn, and sprinkle the white cheddar cheese powder on top. Stir well to make sure the popcorn gets completely coated in cheese powder. Taste and add more cheddar powder or salt if needed.

Bake the popcorn – optional: If you plan on storing the popcorn for later, I recommend baking the popcorn to dry it out a little. This helps keep it from getting soggy once you store it. Spread the popcorn evenly on a large sheet pan. Bake it at 200°F (93°C) for 30 minutes, tossing the popcorn every 10 minutes, until it's completely dry. Keep a close eye to make sure the cheese powder doesn't burn! Let it cool completely before storing it in an airtight container or zipper bag.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Butter Temperature Technique 🧈
Melt butter over low heat and let it cool slightly before drizzling over popcorn to prevent sogginess while ensuring even coating and cheese powder adhesion.
Double-Coat Method 🎯
Divide popcorn in half, coat first batch with butter and cheese powder, then layer it with uncoated popcorn and repeat for more even flavor distribution throughout.
Cornstarch for Crispness ✨
Mix a teaspoon of cornstarch with your cheese powder before applying—it absorbs excess moisture and keeps your popcorn crispy for up to 5 days.
Salt Layering Strategy 🧂
Add kosher salt in two stages: sprinkle half before the cheese powder, then the remainder after, so it adheres properly to both the butter and cheese coating.
Airtight Storage Mastery 📦
Store cooled popcorn in an airtight container with crumpled parchment paper at the bottom to absorb any residual moisture and maintain maximum crunchiness.