This Is Nacho Regular Nacho Cheese Popcorn

If you're looking for a savory snack that actually delivers on flavor, this nacho cheese popcorn is it. Cheesy, smoky, and with just enough kick to keep you reaching back in, it's everything you want from nachos on a bowl of fresh popcorn. And with your Popper, it's ready in minutes.

Check it out:

Nacho Cheese Popcorn Ingredients

• ½ cup popcorn kernels 
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• ¼ cup nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)

How to Make Nacho Cheese Popcorn

Step 1: Make Nacho Cheese Popcorn Seasoning

In a small bowl, mix nutritional yeast, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and salt together. Set aside for later.

GOOD TO KNOW: Nutritional yeast has a nutty, cheesy flavor, tasting quite similar to parmesan. That’s why it’s a popular vegan alternative to cheese.

Step 2: Heat

Set your stove to medium heat and let your Popper preheat for 1 to 2 minutes.

Step 3: Add Oil

Put coconut oil in the pot and allow it to melt. 

Step 4: Add Kernels

Toss 3 test kernels into the Popper, then add in the rest when the first one pops.

Step 5: Pop 

Cover the Popper and turn the crank clockwise while the kernels pop. This keeps them from sticking to one place and burning.

Step 6: Remove

When popping slows to 1-2 seconds between pops, take the Popper off the heat and transfer the popcorn to a big bowl.

Step 7: Combine

Sprinkle the nacho cheese popcorn seasoning over the popcorn and give the bowl a good shake to distribute the seasoning.

Step 8: Serve

Wait for steam to escape, then enjoy your nacho cheese popcorn!

More Nacho Cheese Popcorn Tips

• Add a light oil spray if the seasoning isn't sticking. A quick spritz of oil or melted butter before seasoning gives the spices something to grab onto.
  
  
• Season in stages. Add half the blend, toss, then add the rest. You'll get more even coverage than dumping it all at once.
  
  
• Dial up the heat. Add cayenne a pinch at a time until you hit your spice threshold.
  
  
• Go full nacho. Finish with fresh cilantro, pickled jalapeños, and a squeeze of lime to take your nacho cheese popcorn from snack to experience.
  
  
• More nutritional yeast = more cheesy depth. Don't be shy with it.

Say Cheese

No cheese, no problem. This nacho cheese popcorn is 100% vegan and 100% the best thing you'll make this week, whether it's your turn to host game night or you just want to do something different for movie night.

Looking for more inspiration? Try our vegan popcorn ideas or browse all our popcorn recipes.