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Cheesy Popcorn

Name: Cheesy Popcorn
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 (3.5 ounce) package microwave popcorn; 1 (13 ounce) package crunchy cheese puffs (such as Cheetos®); 1 (8 ounce) package nacho cheese-flavored corn chips (such as Doritos®); 0.5 cup pretzels; 1 (2 ounce) package mini pepperoni slices, or to taste; 1 tablespoon bacon bits, or to taste; 1 pinch salt

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A while back my cousin and I were testing the best midnight snack party mix. We have perfected this cheesy popcorn and I decided to put it up on AllRecipes.

Recipe by Tyler!

Published on June 21, 2019

Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

10 mins

Servings:

10

Yield:

1 large bowl

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Ingredients

1 (3.5 ounce) package microwave popcorn
1 (13 ounce) package crunchy cheese puffs (such as Cheetos®)
1 (8 ounce) package nacho cheese-flavored corn chips (such as Doritos®)
½ cup pretzels
1 (2 ounce) package mini pepperoni slices, or to taste (Optional)
1 tablespoon bacon bits, or to taste (Optional)
1 pinch salt (Optional)

Directions

Place packaged popcorn in the microwave; cook on high until popping begins to slow down, about 2 1/2 minutes.
Mix 1 cup cheese puffs, 1 cup corn chips, and pretzels together in a large snack bowl using your hands. Pour popped popcorn into the bowl and mix once more. Mix in pepperoni and bacon bits lightly, making sure they don't pile at the bottom of the bowl. Season with salt.

Cook's Note:

Substitute any of your favorite popcorn seasonings for salt, if desired.

Editor's Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full package amount of cheese puffs and corn chips.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

414	Calories
25g	Fat
42g	Carbs
7g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 414
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g	32%
Saturated Fat 5g	26%
Cholesterol 13mg	4%
Sodium 808mg	35%
Total Carbohydrate 42g	15%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 7g
Vitamin C 0mg	1%
Calcium 20mg	2%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 44mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.