Recipe: Garlic and Parmesan Popcorn

GARLIC AND PARMESAN POPCORN

2 tablespoons corn oil
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup popping corn
2 garlic cloves, split
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1 garlic clove, minced (or to taste)
Dash ground cayenne pepper (optional)
Salt, to taste

In a large heavy pot, heat corn oil and olive oil over high heat. Add 1 kernel popping corn and heat until kernel pops. Add split garlic cloves and rest of popping corn, cover pot, and shake gently until corn starts to pop. Shake vigorously until popping subsides. Remove from heat.

Remove split garlic cloves (4 pieces) and discard. Toss popcorn with Parmesan, minced garlic, cayenne and salt.

Makes 6 servings