Mexican Popcorn

===INGREDIENTS===
* 6 ounces Cotijta cheese, crumbled
* Zest of 1 small lime
* 1 teaspoon chili powder
* 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
* 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
* 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
* 2 tablespoons peanut oil
* 1 cup popcorn kernels
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===INSTRUCTIONS===
#Add the cotija cheese and lime zest to a small bowl and mix well, set aside.
#To a small bowl add the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, coriander and salt. Set aside.
#Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium low heat, keep warm over low heat.
#Place a large 3 quart or larger pot with a lid, over medium-high heat.
#Add 3 or 4 kernels and place the lid snuggly on the pan. When you hear the kernels start to pop, add the rest of the kernels, replace the lid. Give the pot a shake back and forth.
#When you start to hear the popping slow down, turn off the heat. Pour the popcorn into a large bowl.
#Pour the warm butter over the popcorn and add the spice blend, toss to mix well.
#Top with the cotija cheese mix.
Category:Mexican Recipes
Category:Popcorn Recipes
Category:Cotijta cheese Recipes
Category:Cheese Recipes
Category:Lime Recipes
Category:Chili powder Recipes
Category:Cumin Recipes
Category:Paprika Recipes
Category:Coriander
Category:Kosher salt Recipes
Category:Butter Recipes
Category:Peanut oil Recipes