Popcorn with Cheese

1/4 c Oil

1/3 c Popcorn

2 tb Butter or margarine; melted

1/2 c Parmesan cheese, grated

1/2 ts Salt, if desired

Preheat oven to 325 F (slow). Place oil in a deep, heavy pan or skillet with dome lid. Heat until oil is hot enough to pop a popcorn kernel. Pour popcorn into pan. Cover and reduce heat to medium. Shake pan over the burner until all corn is popped. Place popped corn in a shallow baking pan. Drizzle with melted fat. Mix. Sprinkle with cheese. Add salt, if desired. Mix. Heat 8 to 10 minutes in oven, stirring frequently. NOTE: A popcorn popper may be used to prepare popcorn. Follow manufacturer's directions. Calories per 1 cup serving: About 185 Source: FOOD -- by U.S. Department of Agriculture Typed for you by Karen Mintzias