Taco Night Popcorn

Who said Taco Tuesday has to be limited to just tacos? If you're looking for more of a salty snack than a main dish, then upgrade your night with this taco-inspired popcorn. You might think that we're using taco seasoning here, but the secret ingredient is even better—crushed Doritos. The Doritos not only give heaps of flavor to the buttered popcorn, but also add a welcome slightly crunchy texture.
The key to getting your seasoning to stick? Don't skip buttering your popcorn! You can use oil instead if you prefer, but you need another element to get your seasoning to stick to your popcorn. To get the best Dorito texture, I recommend pulsing them in a food processor until finely ground. If you don't have a food processor, you can also crush them in a plastic bag. I prefer to use classic Nacho Cheese Doritos, but feel free to experiment with your favorite flavor!
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Ingredients
- 8 cups
popcorn (from about 1/4 c. unpopped)
- 4 Tbsp.
unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup
crushed Doritos
- 1 Tbsp.
chopped fresh cilantro
Juice of 1 lime
Directions
In a large bowl, toss popcorn and butter. Add Doritos, cilantro, and lime juice and toss again to combine.