Name: Mexicali Popcorn
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1/2 cup popcorn kernels; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; Salt to taste; 1 cup grated cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add a few popcorn kernels to the pot. When they start to pop, the oil is hot enough.
Add in the remaining popcorn kernels, cover the pot with a lid, and shake gently to coat the kernels with oil.
Once the popcorn begins to pop, shake the pot occasionally to ensure even popping. When the popping sound slows down, remove the pot from the heat. Let it sit for a minute to allow any remaining kernels to pop.
In a small bowl, mix together the ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and salt.
Drizzle the spice mixture over the freshly popped popcorn and toss gently to coat evenly.
Sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese over the spiced popcorn and toss again to combine. The heat of the popcorn will slightly melt the cheese.
Add the chopped cilantro on top of the Mexicali Popcorn for a burst of fresh flavor.
Serve the Mexicali Popcorn immediately while it's still warm.

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