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Spicy Cotija popcorn with sangria

Spicy Cotija Popcorn recipe

KC Cornwell
Our favorite cheesy spicy popcorn seasoning! Perfect for movie night munching... and pairs perfectly with a glass of your favorite California Zinfandel.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 135 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup Cotija crumbled or grated
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne powder or chipotle powder optional
  • Zest of 1 lime
  • 1/2 cup popcorn kernels popped or one large bag of natural popcorn, popped
  • 1 TBSP olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Add the Cotija, chili powder, cayenne or chipotle powder if using, and zest to a small bowl and stir to combine.
  • Place the popcorn in a large bowl. Drizzle with the olive oil. Sprinkle the Cotija mixture over the popcorn and toss to combine.
    Enjoy immediately.

Notes

Switch it up with lemon or orange zest too!

Nutrition

Calories: 135kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 123mgPotassium: 82mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 336IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 1mg
Keyword appetizers, cheese, cotija, happy hour, movie night, popcorn, real california dairy, snacks, spicy
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