Homemade Cheddar Popcorn

There's no need to buy store-bought cheddar cheese popcorn, it's so easy to make at home! All you need is 3 ingredients and a few spare minutes. The popcorn lasts for a while, so you can store it for snacking throughout the week! I also love serving it at casual parties, game nights, or holidays with my friends and family.

Author: Sunday Table

Meal Type: Eggs Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time:

Total Time: 10 minutes

Servings: 10 cups

Calories: 133 kcal per serving

Ingredients

10 cups - air-popped popcorn
¼ cup - unsalted butter
⅓ cup - white cheddar cheese powder
Kosher salt

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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