Classic American Cheddar Popcorn

How to Make Classic American Cheddar Popcorn at Home

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Ingredients

• 1 cup popcorn kernels
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup cheddar cheese powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add 1 cup of popcorn kernels to the pot and cover it with a lid.

3. 3

   Shake the pot occasionally to prevent burning. Once popping slows down to about 2 seconds between pops, remove the pot from heat.

4. 4

   While the popcorn is popping, melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan over low heat.

5. 5

   Once melted, remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of garlic powder and 1 teaspoon of paprika for added flavor.

6. 6

   In a large bowl, combine the popped popcorn with the melted butter mixture and toss well to coat.

7. 7

   Sprinkle 1 cup of cheddar cheese powder and 1 teaspoon of salt over the popcorn and toss again until evenly coated.

8. 8

   Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for later enjoyment.