Cheesy popcorn brains

• vegetable oil↗1 ½ tbsp tbsp

  plus extra for shaping

• popping corn125g g
• grated cheddar325g g
• Dijon mustard↗½ tsp tsp
• few pinches cayenne pepper

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat oil in a large saucepan. Tip in the corn, cover and shake the pan to coat the kernels. Cook over a medium heat until the corn stops popping, about 5 mins, shaking the pan every so often. Take off heat and sprinkle with a little salt.

2. 2

   Put cheese, mustard and pepper in a small pan and heat gently until melted and bubbling. Drizzle over the popcorn and mix well until completely coated.

3. 3

   Rub hands with a little oil and quickly grab handfuls of popcorn and squeeze into brain shapes. Place on a tray lined with parchment, then leave to cool. Cover with cling film until ready to eat or store in a jar – you can make a few hours before serving.