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Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Nov 20, 2023
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Regular popcorn will never taste the same after you’ve tried this spicy spin on a movie theater classic.

Nacho Popcorn

  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 15 min
  • Servings 8
  • Ingredients 5
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Ingredients

  • 2 bags (3.5 oz each) microwave popcorn (butter or natural flavor), popped
  • Chili powder
  • 1/2 cup well-drained sliced ripe olives
  • 1/4 cup from 1 can (4 oz) Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles
  • 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz)

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Remove and discard unpopped kernels from popped popcorn. Divide popcorn among four 10-inch microwavable dinner plates. Sprinkle each with desired amount of chili powder and equal amounts of olives, chilies and cheese.
  • Step 
    2
    Microwave 1 plate at a time uncovered on High about 1 minute or until cheese is melted. (If cheese melts unevenly, rotate plate 1/2 turn after 30 seconds.) Serve warm.

Nutrition

250 Calories
19 g Total Fat
9 g Protein
14 g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
250
Calories from Fat
170
Total Fat
19 g
Saturated Fat
8 g
Cholesterol
30 mg
Sodium
490 mg
Potassium
80 mg
Total Carbohydrate
14 g
Dietary Fiber
3 g
Protein
9 g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
8%
8%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
16%
16%
Iron
4%
4%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 1 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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