Cheesy Popcorn

Gluten Free
Health score
1%
Cheesy Popcorn
45 min.
8
179kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your snacking game? Look no further than this delightful Cheesy Popcorn recipe! Perfect for movie nights, parties, or simply indulging in a savory treat, this gluten-free snack is sure to please everyone. With its irresistible combination of crunchy popcorn and rich, melty Pecorino Romano cheese, every bite is a burst of flavor that will leave you craving more.

What sets this Cheesy Popcorn apart is not just its delicious taste but also its simplicity. In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a batch that serves eight, making it an ideal choice for gatherings or family fun. The addition of red pepper flakes adds a subtle kick, perfectly balancing the creamy cheese and buttery goodness. Plus, the low oven temperature ensures that the popcorn becomes perfectly crispy while allowing the cheese to melt and adhere beautifully.

Whether you’re looking for a tasty appetizer to impress your guests or a satisfying snack to enjoy while binge-watching your favorite series, this Cheesy Popcorn is the answer. So grab your popcorn kernels, fire up the oven, and get ready to enjoy a snack that’s not only delicious but also gluten-free and packed with flavor. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 15 cups popped popcorn plain (from)
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper red
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt fine
  • tablespoons butter unsalted ()
  • cup pecorino cheese grated

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • roasting pan
  • spatula

Directions

  1. Heat the oven to 250°F and arrange a rack in the middle.
  2. Place the popcorn in a large roasting pan.
  3. Place the butter, red pepper flakes, and salt in a small saucepan over low heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the salt has dissolved and the butter has melted.
  4. Drizzle the butter mixture over the popcorn, making sure to scrape it all out of the pan with a rubber spatula. Using a flat spatula, toss the popcorn to coat it in the butter mixture.
  5. Sprinkle with the cheese and toss again.
  6. Bake, stirring every 10 minutes with the flat spatula and scraping up any cheese from the bottom of the pan, until the popcorn is crispy and well coated with the cheese, about 30 minutes total.

Nutrition Facts

Calories179kcal
Protein14.67%
Fat49.12%
Carbs36.21%

Properties

Glycemic Index
11.67
Glycemic Load
8.8
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
4.7482608712238%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:178.74kcal
8.94%
Fat:10g
15.38%
Saturated Fat:5.86g
36.6%
Carbohydrates:16.59g
5.53%
Net Carbohydrates:13.55g
4.93%
Sugar:0.28g
0.32%
Cholesterol:28.05mg
9.35%
Sodium:299.81mg
13.04%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.72g
13.44%
Phosphorus:170.89mg
17.09%
Calcium:136.63mg
13.66%
Fiber:3.03g
12.14%
Manganese:0.23mg
11.74%
Magnesium:35.15mg
8.79%
Zinc:0.97mg
6.47%
Vitamin A:304.29IU
6.09%
Iron:0.78mg
4.32%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
3.94%
Copper:0.06mg
3.01%
Selenium:1.91µg
2.73%
Vitamin B12:0.15µg
2.53%
Vitamin B3:0.5mg
2.52%
Potassium:82.75mg
2.36%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.29%
Vitamin E:0.3mg
1.99%
Folate:7.51µg
1.88%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
1.78%
Vitamin B5:0.17mg
1.67%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.12%
Vitamin K:1.14µg
1.09%
Source:Chow