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Recipe Index » Recipes » Cheddar Chili Popcorn

Cheddar Chili Popcorn

Published by Meaghan on December 15, 2022 | last updated on December 14, 2022.

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Cheddar chili popcorn is a tasty way to spice up movie night! Just a few extra seconds and you’re on your way to an addicting flavor packed snack.

cheddar chili popcorn in a gray bowl

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Over Christmas break, we watch all the movies.

At least one during the day and another at night.

You can bet we like our snacks to go with it for the ultimate movie experience.

After the first day or so, plain popcorn gets kind of old.

So the sons and I like to get creative and play with all the seasonings.

We landed on a cheddar chili popcorn combination that is *chef’s kiss* perfection.

Cheesy, a tiny bit spicy, this savory popcorn is a winner!

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Ingredients

To make this you’ll need:

  • Popcorn– Popped.
  • Butter– Melted
  • Seasoning– Nacho cheddar popcorn seasoning, chili powder, and ground mustard powder.

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How to Make

This is so easy to make!

Just separate the kernels from popcorn, and place popcorn in a large bowl.

Then, melt butter in a microwave safe bowl.

Mix the cheddar popcorn seasoning powder, chili powder, and mustard powder with the butter.

Pour the butter mixture evenly over the popcorn.

Let the popcorn cool about thirty minutes before serving.

Enjoy!

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Is Cheddar Chili Popcorn Spicy?

It’s pretty mild since the only real heat comes from the chili powder, which to me is more smoky than spicy.

You could up the spice factor and toss a bit of cayenne pepper into the mix.

Do I need to salt this?

My advice is taste and see first.

The popcorn seasoning has a fair amount of salt so I didn’t think you needed to.

Storing Leftovers

Store leftovers in an airtight container on the counter for up to 2 days.

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Tips and Tricks

  • You can add extra flavors to this if you want. A sprinkle of cayenne, smoked paprika or even lime zest would all be so good in this.
  • Make sure to toss the popcorn gently after you pour the butter on to help distribute everything evenly.
  • Don’t skip letting the popcorn cool a bit. It will be hot from the butter!

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Other Homemade Snacks

Cheddar chili popcorn is a delicious way to spice up movie night.

Make it and enjoy!

Looking for other easy homemade snacks?

Try these:

  • Crockpot Cinnamon Sugar Almonds
  • Dill Pickle Saltine Crackers
  • Strawberry Snack Mix
  • Blueberry Cheesecake Snack Bites
  • Buttery Cajun Popcorn
  • Air Fryer S’mores Recipe

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Cheddar Chili Popcorn

Cheddar chili popcorn is a tasty way to spice up movie night! Just a few extra seconds and you're on your way to an addicting flavor packed snack.
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Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 76kcal
Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us
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Ingredients

  • 8 cups popped popcorn
  • 5 tbsp butter
  • 1 1/2 tbsp nacho cheddar popcorn powder seasoning
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp mustard powder
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Instructions

  • Separate kernels from popcorn, and place popcorn in a large bowl.
  • Melt butter in a microwave safe bowl.
  • Mix the cheddar powder, chili powder, and mustard powder with the butter.
  • Slowly pour the butter mixture over the popcorn, shaking the popcorn as you do it so one spot doesn’t get overly saturated.
  • Let the popcorn cool about thirty minutes before serving.

Notes

  • You can add extra flavors to this if you want. A sprinkle of cayenne, smoked paprika or even lime zest would all be so good in this.
  • Make sure to toss the popcorn gently after you pour the butter on to help distribute everything evenly.
  • Don't skip letting the popcorn cool a bit. It will be hot from the butter!

Nutrition

Calories: 76kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 181mg | Potassium: 29mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 210IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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originally published January 5, 2014

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  1. Katie Clark says

    January 5, 2014 at 10:49 pm

    Thanks for linking to me! This looks absolutely fantastic. I’ll have to try the cheddar powder!

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