- 3 cups popped popcorn
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 cups grated Cheddar cheese
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add corn syrup, salt, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Add grated cheese and stir until melted.
- Pour cheese mixture over popcorn and mix until evenly coated.
- Form small balls with your hands and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Place baking sheet in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Serve chilled.
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