Jalapeño Cheddar Popcorn
Jalapeño Cheddar Popcorn
Ingredients
For the Popcorn
- 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Seasoning
- 1/4 cup cheddar powder
- 1/4 teaspoon jalapeño powder
- 1/4 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
In a large pot with a lid, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add 2-3 popcorn kernels to the pot. Once these kernels pop, add the remaining 1/2 cup of popcorn kernels, ensuring they form a single layer.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Cover the pot with the lid, leaving a small crack for steam to escape. Gently shake the pot occasionally to prevent burning. Continue to cook until the popping slows to several seconds between pops.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Remove the pot from the heat and immediately transfer the popped popcorn to a very large mixing bowl.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
In a small bowl, whisk together the cheddar powder, jalapeño powder, mustard powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the warm popcorn. Toss gently to coat.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Sprinkle the prepared seasoning mixture over the buttered popcorn. Toss thoroughly until all the popcorn is evenly coated with the seasoning. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Jalapeño Cheddar Popcorn
Ingredients
For the Popcorn
- 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Seasoning
- 1/4 cup cheddar powder
- 1/4 teaspoon jalapeño powder
- 1/4 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
In a large pot with a lid, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add 2-3 popcorn kernels to the pot. Once these kernels pop, add the remaining 1/2 cup of popcorn kernels, ensuring they form a single layer.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Cover the pot with the lid, leaving a small crack for steam to escape. Gently shake the pot occasionally to prevent burning. Continue to cook until the popping slows to several seconds between pops.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Remove the pot from the heat and immediately transfer the popped popcorn to a very large mixing bowl.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
In a small bowl, whisk together the cheddar powder, jalapeño powder, mustard powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the warm popcorn. Toss gently to coat.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Sprinkle the prepared seasoning mixture over the buttered popcorn. Toss thoroughly until all the popcorn is evenly coated with the seasoning. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min