Microwave Nacho Cheddar Cheese Chile Popcorn

Get ready to elevate your snack game with Microwave Nacho Cheddar Cheese Chile Popcorn! This quick and easy recipe brings together buttery popcorn, tangy cheddar cheese powder, and a bold blend of chili powder, paprika, and garlic for a flavorful kick. Perfectly spiced with a hint of cayenne for those who love extra heat, this savory popcorn is a movie-night essential or a game-day favorite. With just a handful of pantry-friendly ingredients and less than 10 minutes from start to finish, this crowd-pleaser is irresistible and customizable to your taste. Serve it fresh and warm, or store it for on-the-go snacking—either way, it's guaranteed to satisfy your cravings for something zesty and cheesy!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

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Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:3 mins

Total Time:8 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 bag Microwave popcorn (plain or lightly salted)
2 tablespoons Cheddar cheese powder
1 teaspoon Chili powder
1 teaspoon Paprika
0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional, for extra spice)
0.25 teaspoon Salt (adjust if popcorn is pre-salted)
2 tablespoons Unsalted butter (melted)

Directions

Step 1

Pop the microwave popcorn according to the package instructions and set it aside to cool slightly.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine the cheddar cheese powder, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper (if using), and salt. Mix well to create the seasoning blend.

Step 3

Drizzle the melted butter over the freshly popped popcorn, tossing gently to coat the kernels evenly.

Step 4

Sprinkle the seasoning blend over the buttered popcorn while tossing to ensure even coverage. Adjust the seasoning to taste if needed.

Step 5

Transfer the seasoned popcorn to a serving bowl and enjoy immediately, or store in an airtight container for later.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(293.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1265.9

Total Fat 44.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 21.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 75.5mg	0%
Sodium 1471.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 185.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.3g	0%
Total Sugars 0.8g
Protein 28.6g	0%

Vitamin D 3IU	0%
Calcium 139.0mg	0%
Iron 5.0mg	0%
Potassium 516.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.0%

Protein: 9.1%

Carbs: 58.9%