Nacho Popcorn

9 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 300°F.
  2. 2
    Spread popcorn out evenly on a rimmed baking sheet and set aside.
  3. 3
    Combine butter, chives (if using), zest, cumin and chili powder in a bowl.
  4. 4
    Microwave on medium until butter is melted (about 40 seconds).
  5. 5
    Stir well then drizzle mixture evenly over popcorn and toss well.
  6. 6
    Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then stir well.
  7. 7
    Spread out in an even layer.
  8. 8
    Sprinkle cheese evenly over top.
  9. 9
    Bake for 5 minutes or until cheese is evenly melted.

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