Best Microwave Nacho Cheddar Cheese Chile Popcorn Recipes

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NACHO POPCORN



Nacho Popcorn image

Regular popcorn will never taste the same after you've tried this spicy spin on a movie theater classic.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Snack

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 bags (3.5 oz each) microwave popcorn (butter or natural flavor), popped
Chili powder
1/2 cup well-drained sliced ripe olives
1/4 cup well drained Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz)

Steps:

  • Remove and discard unpopped kernels from popped popcorn. Divide popcorn among four 10-inch microwavable dinner plates. Sprinkle each with desired amount of chili powder and equal amounts of olives, chilies and cheese.
  • Microwave 1 plate at a time uncovered on High about 1 minute or until cheese is melted. (If cheese melts unevenly, rotate plate 1/2 turn after 30 seconds.) Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 490 mg

NACHO POPCORN



Nacho Popcorn image

My husband and I like to munch on this while watching TV. The nacho flavoring is a zesty alternative to butter and salt. -Linda Boehme, Fairmont, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 5 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 quarts popped popcorn
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
4 to 6 drops hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Place popcorn in a large bowl. Combine remaining ingredients; drizzle over popcorn and toss until well coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 245mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

NACHO CHEESY POPCORN



Nacho Cheesy Popcorn image

Provided by Food Network

Time 17m

Yield 6 to 8 servings (12 cups total)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
3/4 cup unpopped popcorn seeds
1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
1/4 cup nutritional yeast
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Few shakes hot sauce, optional

Steps:

  • Heat the grapeseed oil in a large saucepan or soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the popcorn seeds and place the lid on the pan. Shake vigorously to coat the kernels with oil. When the corn starts to pop, shake the pan constantly until the popping stops, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat and pour the popped corn into a large mixing bowl.
  • Drizzle the melted coconut oil over the corn, and sprinkle with nutritional yeast, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder and sea salt. Stir thoroughly and serve with a few shakes of hot sauce, if using.

NACHO POPCORN



Nacho Popcorn image

Make and share this Nacho Popcorn recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dreamer in Ontario

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 11m

Yield 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 cups popcorn, warm
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon dried chives (optional)
1/2 teaspoon lime zest or 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup monterey jack cheese or 1/3 cup cheddar cheese, finely grated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300°F.
  • Spread popcorn out evenly on a rimmed baking sheet and set aside.
  • Combine butter, chives (if using), zest, cumin and chili powder in a bowl.
  • Microwave on medium until butter is melted (about 40 seconds).
  • Stir well then drizzle mixture evenly over popcorn and toss well.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then stir well.
  • Spread out in an even layer.
  • Sprinkle cheese evenly over top.
  • Bake for 5 minutes or until cheese is evenly melted.

MICROWAVE NACHO CHEDDAR CHEESE-CHILE POPCORN



Microwave Nacho Cheddar Cheese-Chile Popcorn image

You will never go back to eating regular popcorn ever again after you try this! --- adjust all amounts to taste, for more heat use use a small amount of cayenne or Cajun seasoning blend.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 11m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 cups popped popcorn, divided (can use more or less, butter or natural flavor)
chili powder (to taste)
1 cup sliced black olives (hand-squeezed out any excess moisture and divided)
1 -3 cup diced green chilis, well drained and divided
2 cups grated old cheddar cheese (divided, can use more cheese)

Steps:

  • Remove any unpopped kernels and discard.
  • Divide the popcorn into four microwavable bowls.
  • Sprinkle each with desired amount of chili powder, then equal amounts of olives, green chilies and grated cheese.
  • Microwave 1 bowl at a time on HIGH for about 1 minute or until the cheese melts (if the cheese melts unevenly then rotate the plate).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.7, Fat 26.2, SaturatedFat 14.5, Cholesterol 69.3, Sodium 1056.9, Carbohydrate 17.1, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 1.5, Protein 19.1

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