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Step 1
Preheat oven to 200°F
Step 2
Microwave your popcorn to package directions
Step 3
Line two sheet pans with parchment paper
Step 4
Spread out half the popcorn on one of them
Step 5
Over medium heat in a medium pan, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, butter and a pinch of salt
Step 6
Cook until just boiling, stirring from time to time. Continue stirring another minute or so
Step 7
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the melted butter, cheddar cheese mix, and mustard powder
Step 8
Stir in the other half of the popcorn and mix to coat well. Spoon the popcorn on to the second sheet pan
Step 9
Remove the caramel pan from heat and carefully stir in the vanilla and baking soda
Step 10
The baking soda will make it bubble up, so watch out
Step 11
Pour the caramel over the first sheet of (plain) popcorn. Stir well to coat as much as possible
Step 12
Stick the pans in the oven for about 15 minutes, stirring once or twice to keep everything from sticking
Step 13
Remove from the oven and let cool so you don't destroy your mouth. Mix both your popcorns in a large bowl, and enjoy.