Craving a delicious and cruelty-free snack? Look no further than cheesy popcorn, a mouthwatering vegan delight that's easy to make at home. With just a few simple pantry staples and some creative seasoning, you can whip up a batch of cheesy popcorn that's as flavorful and satisfying as traditional dairy-based versions. Get ready to indulge in a guilt-free snacking experience, perfect for movie nights, parties, or simply enjoying as a wholesome treat.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
VEGAN 'CHEESY' POPCORN
Using more oil than popcorn kernels - a technique developed by Jessica Koslow, the chef and owner of Sqirl in Los Angeles - gives you an ultracrunchy popcorn with rich flavor. Ms. Koslow prefers grapeseed oil for its high smoke point and clean taste. But to mix things up, you can combine grapeseed oil with a more flavorful oil such as virgin coconut, olive oil, butter, duck fat, or bacon grease. Use 1/4 cup of each. After popping, you can toss the kernels with just salt (they won't need any more fat by way of butter) or a flavorful spice mix. Here, they're tossed with nutritional yeast, which gives them a Parmesan-like umami flavor, along with a little rosemary or kelp powder for depth.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories snack, finger foods
Time 20m
Yield About 12 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot set over medium-high heat, heat oil and 3 popcorn kernels. When kernels pop, add remaining kernels, lower heat to medium-low, and cover almost all the way with a lid, leaving a tiny crack open for steam to escape (face the crack away from where you are standing).
- Cook, shaking occasionally, until popping stops.
- Transfer popcorn to a bowl, and immediately toss with salt, nutritional yeast, black pepper, dried rosemary and red-pepper flakes. For maximum crunch, let popcorn settle for 5 to 7 minutes before eating.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 216, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 83 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
CHEESE AND CARAMEL POPCORN
Steps:
- For the cheese popcorn: Toss the popcorn with the melted butter in a large bowl until evenly coated.
- In a separate bowl, combine the Cheddar powder, mustard powder and white pepper. Fold the mixture into the popcorn in two additions and toss until evenly coated.
- For the caramel popcorn: Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or aluminum foil and lightly spray with cooking spray.
- Evenly spread the popcorn out on the baking sheet. Combine the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and corn syrup in a heavy-bottomed medium saucepot fitted with a candy thermometer (see Cook's Note). Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently with a heatproof rubber spatula; be careful: the caramel will bubble up a few inches as it cooks. Cook until the caramel reaches 248 to 250 degrees F (firm ball stage). Immediately turn off the heat and carefully stir in the salt and baking soda; the caramel will bubble up again when you add the baking soda.
- Spray a second heatproof rubber spatula with cooking spray. Immediately, and very carefully, pour the caramel evenly over the popcorn. With the greased spatula, carefully fold the caramel into the popcorn to coat; not every kernel will be completely coated, but the caramel will be evenly distributed. Break up any large chunks with the spatula. Set aside to cool completely, at least 15 minutes.
- To serve: Combine the two popcorns together, breaking up any remaining large chunks of the caramel popcorn if necessary. Serve immediately.
CHEEZY POTATOES
This easy to make casserole is packed with potatoes and Cheddar cheese. It's a perfect side dish for any Thanksgiving table.
Provided by TRISHAD
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large baking dish, mix together potatoes, soup and sour cream. Mix in cheese and butter. Salt and pepper to taste, if desired. Top the mixture with potato chips.
- Bake 60 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the mixture is bubbly and lightly brown.
- Remove from oven and let stand 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 573.2 calories, Carbohydrate 22.4 g, Cholesterol 115.8 mg, Fat 49.6 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 29.2 g, Sodium 769.5 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
CHEEZY POPCORN(VEGAN)
This is a low fat snack and is wonderfully delicious. Serve it at parties or when watching your favorite movies. Adapted from The Ultimate Uncheese Cookbook by Jo Stepaniak. Cook time is estimated time to pop popcorn.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place warm popcorn in a large bowl and mist it with olive oil. Toss gently and mist again. Repeat until all kernels are lightly coated with oil.
- Combine remaining ingredients in a zippered plastic bag. Seal bag and shake until well mixed.
- Drop in popcorn, a little at a time, seal bag, and shake and turn bag to coat.
- Continue to add a little amount of popcorn to the bag until all kernels are well coated.
- Store zippered bag. Shake gently again before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 40.4, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 151.4, Carbohydrate 6.4, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 0.1, Protein 3.6
Tips:
- For a healthier version, use air-popped popcorn and drizzle with olive oil instead of butter.
- To make the popcorn extra cheesy, use a blend of shredded cheddar and Parmesan cheese.
- Add a sprinkle of garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika for extra flavor.
- If you like spicy popcorn, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder.
- For a sweet and savory treat, drizzle the popcorn with honey or maple syrup before adding the cheese.
- Make sure to use fresh popcorn kernels for the best flavor and texture.
- Store leftover popcorn in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Cheezy vegan popcorn is a delicious and easy-to-make snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a great way to satisfy your craving for something cheesy without having to consume any animal products. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying snack that's perfect for movie nights, parties, or any other occasion. So next time you're looking for a tasty and vegan-friendly snack, give cheezy vegan popcorn a try!
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