Jalapeño Cheddar Popcorn

5 from 10 votes

This Jalapeño Cheddar Popcorn is an easy popcorn recipe to make at home. It is a great way to spice up your favorite snack!

Prep Time2

Cook Time3

Total Time5

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 229kcal

Cost: $5

¼ cup oil You can use coconut oil, olive oil, vegetable or canola oil. I used vegetable oil.
½ cup popcorn kernels
6 to 8 tablespoons cheddar seasoning or to taste
8 pickled jalapeño slices or more to taste
salt optional

Begin by adding oil and a layer of popcorn kernels to a skillet with a lid. Cover with a lid and heat over medium high heat.*
¼ cup oil, ½ cup popcorn kernels
Shake gently once popping starts. When popping starts to slow remove from heat then transfer to a bowl.
Add cheddar seasoning to the popcorn (I did about one tablespoon per two cups of popcorn).
6 to 8 tablespoons cheddar seasoning
Add pickled jalapeño slices on top to your taste.
8 pickled jalapeño slices
Add salt to taste, if desired.
salt

Any nutritional information is an estimate by online calculators. Please verify using your own data.

*Alternatively, you can prepare your popcorn according to the directions on the package if using microwavable popcorn.