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I can sprinkle cheddar cheese seasoning on my popcorn all day long. And I’d be happy. Or I can take a extra few seconds and make smoky nacho cheese popcorn seasoning and take my cheesy popcorn addiction to a new level. I’ve been ditching potato chips as my go-to lunch snack because I cannot be trusted with them. Well, I can’t be trusted with seasoned popcorn either but it is at least a little better for me!
You Won’t Need Much!
You can ‘dust’ your popcorn with smoky nacho cheese ranch popcorn seasoning. Kinda sprinkle it a bit then gently shake or stir it. Or you can just go for it. Pour it on there. Use your hands to get it all over the popcorn. And your fingers. It’s gonna happen anyway. You’re gonna want to get maximum smoky cheesy heat yumminess. Don’t worry, it’s really not that spicy.
A Kiss Of Heat
I use cheddar cheese powder and chipotle powder to make this seasoning mix. It’s just that easy. Now you can play with the amounts if you want. More cheddar. Less chipotle. The chipotle is where the hint of smoke comes from. And a little heat. It’s made from ground dried smoked jalapenos. It’s a wonderful seasoning and it’s a great substitute for cayenne or smoked paprika in many dishes.
If the heat scares you ditch the chipotle powder and use paprika instead. Not the same taste exactly, but the color. And definitely no heat.
Don’t Hurt Your Popcorn
Your popcorn did nothing to you. And neither did the seasoning. So don’t sprinkle it over your popcorn and then shake it like you don’t like it. Best, stir it gently to get the seasoning all over the popcorn. Or toss gently. But don’t go beating it around. Be nice to it. And it’ll be nice to you!
Also try my sour cream and onion popcorn seasoning.
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Smoky Nacho Cheese Popcorn Seasoning
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¼ cup cheddar cheese powder see note
- 1 teaspoon chipotle powder double for more heat and smokiness
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together.
- To use, sprinkle or spoon over hot popped popcorn and stir or toss gently.
Notes
Nutrition
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Very cheesy. Nicely smoky. And with a kiss of heat.
This is going to make movie nights much more tasty, thanks!!