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

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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 Matters 🧈
Melt butter over low heat and let it cool slightly before tossing with popcorn to prevent clumping and ensure even coating of cheese powder.
Double-Coat Technique ✨
Toss popcorn with melted butter first, then add half the cheese powder, toss again, then add remaining powder for professional-level flavor distribution without excess powder settling at the bottom.
Maximize Freshness with Airtight Storage 🔒
Store cooled popcorn in airtight containers with parchment paper between layers to maintain crispness for up to one week and prevent moisture absorption.
Quality Cheese Powder Selection 🧀
Use white cheddar powder with higher fat content and fewer additives for richer, more authentic flavor that adheres better to popcorn than cheaper alternatives.
Cool Completely Before Storing ❄️
Allow popcorn to cool for 10-15 minutes after seasoning before storing to allow the cheese powder to set and prevent steam from creating sogginess in your container.