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Mexican Popcorn
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Mexican Popcorn

13 ingredients 20 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

361
Calories
8g
Protein
35g
Fat
6g
Carbs

Counts 7 of 9 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Peanut Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Lime juice of 1 lime (44ml) 11
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Coriander not in our table 0
Popcorn not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • 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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Directions

1

Add the cotija cheese and lime zest to a small bowl and mix well, set aside.

2

To a small bowl add the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, coriander and salt. Set aside.

3

Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium low heat, keep warm over low heat.

4

Place a large 3 quart or larger pot with a lid, over medium-high heat.

5

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.

6

When you start to hear the popping slow down, turn off the heat. Pour the popcorn into a large bowl.

7

Pour the warm butter over the popcorn and add the spice blend, toss to mix well.

8

Top with the cotija cheese mix.

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Category:Mexican Recipes

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Category:Popcorn Recipes

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Category:Cotijta cheese Recipes

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Category:Cheese Recipes

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Category:Lime Recipes

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Category:Chili powder Recipes

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Category:Cumin Recipes

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Category:Paprika Recipes

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Category:Coriander

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Category:Kosher salt Recipes

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Recipe sourced from fandom

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