Cheesy Popcorn

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.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 414 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pinch salt (Optional)
• ½ cup pretzels
• 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®)
• 1 (2 ounce) package mini pepperoni slices, or to taste (Optional)
• 1 tablespoon bacon bits, or to taste (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place packaged popcorn in the microwave; cook on high until popping begins to slow down, about 2 1/2 minutes.

Step 2

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.