Mexican Popcorn Recipe

"Add the cayenne a little at a time, tasting as you go, until you have the right degree of heat."

1/4 cup butter
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper, or to taste
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
10 cups popped corn

Melt butter in a small saucepan on top of the stove or in a glass measure in the microwave oven. Remove from heat; add Parmesan cheese, paprika, cayenne and cumin; mix well. Pour cheese mixture over popped corn; toss to coat well. Makes 10 cups.