Tangy Cheddar Cheese Popcorn
Tangy Cheddar Cheese Popcorn delivers warm, crunchy kernels coated in a sharp, cheesy dust that clings to every bite. It’s a simple three-ingredient snack that balances salty richness with a pleasant tang, perfect for movie nights, game-day grazing, or an after-school treat.
- Prep1 min
- Cook4 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Tangy Cheddar Cheese Popcorn, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 61 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 54
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 10
- Performance
- 23
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the oil in a large stock pot over medium-high heat. Add 3 popcorn kernels to the pot. Cover.
- 2
Wait for all 3 kernels to pop. Add the remaining popcorn kernels. Cover the pot with a lid and cook until there are two seconds between pops and the kernels stop popping, about 3 minutes.
- 3
Move the popped corn to a large bowl. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon Cheddar cheese powder over the popcorn and toss. Sprinkle the remaining 1 tablespoon cheese powder over the popcorn and toss again. Serve right away.
- Calories 223.75 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 3.44 g Low Source 7%
- Carbohydrate 23.33 g 8%
- Total Fat 14.95 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 2.02 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.6 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 12.14 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 3.14 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 0.1 g --
- Added Sugars 0.08 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 6.06 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.69 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 92.64 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Tangy Cheddar Cheese Popcorn is made with 3 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 5 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cheese Powder, Popcorn Kernels, and Vegetable Oil. Each serving provides about 223.75 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tangy Cheddar Cheese Popcorn made of?
- The main ingredients are Cheese Powder, Popcorn Kernels, Vegetable Oil. The full list of 3 is above.
- How long does it take to make Tangy Cheddar Cheese Popcorn?
- About 5 mins in total: 1 min to prepare and 4 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 223.75 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tangy Cheddar Cheese Popcorn easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 3 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Tangy Cheddar Cheese Popcorn healthy?
- Tangy Cheddar Cheese Popcorn has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 223.75 calories and 3.44 g of protein, or 7% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 2.02 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, 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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