Smoky Bacon Cheddar Popcorn
Smoky Bacon Cheddar Popcorn delivers crisp, fluffy kernels infused with bacon richness, then showered in tangy Cheddar and a touch of seasoned salt. Bits of real bacon add crunch and a deep, meaty aroma that makes this snack irresistible. Serve for game night, movie marathons, or any casual gathering when you want something bold and cheesy.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Smoky Bacon Cheddar Popcorn, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 22 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 33
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 27
- Performance
- 23
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the bacon grease in a 6-quart pot and set it over high heat.
- 2
Add one or two popcorn kernels as testers.
- 3
When the test kernels pop, add the remaining popcorn kernels and cover with a lid.
- 4
As the kernels begin popping, shake the pan back and forth constantly to keep unpopped kernels on the bottom.
- 5
When the popping slows, remove the pan from the heat and let it finish popping.
- 6
Pour the popcorn into a large bowl or a paper sack.
- 7
Season with 1/2 of the seasoned salt and stir.
- 8
Taste before adding more salt if desired.
- 9
Toss with bacon bits and shredded Cheddar cheese for an extra special treat.
- 10
Store leftovers in lunch sacks or sandwich bags.
- Calories 169.97 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 7.64 g Moderate 15%
- Carbohydrate 18.26 g 7%
- Total Fat 7.09 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 3.63 g Moderate 18%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 18.1 mg Moderate 6%
- Sodium 166.73 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 1.28 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 0.0 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 134.54 mg Moderate 10%
- Iron 0.81 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 48.59 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.31 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.11 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Smoky Bacon Cheddar Popcorn is made with 5 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon Bits, Bacon Fat, Popcorn Kernels, and Seasoned Salt. Each serving provides about 169.97 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Smoky Bacon Cheddar Popcorn made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon Bits, Bacon Fat, Popcorn Kernels, Seasoned Salt, Shredded Cheddar Cheese. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Smoky Bacon Cheddar Popcorn?
- About 15 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 169.97 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Smoky Bacon Cheddar Popcorn easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Smoky Bacon Cheddar Popcorn healthy?
- Smoky Bacon Cheddar Popcorn has an easyChef Pro health score of 33/100. Per serving, it provides 169.97 calories and 7.64 g of protein, or 15% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 166.73 mg (7% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.63 g (18% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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