This Bacon Popcorn mixes flavors that are perfectly sweet and salty resulting in an addictive movie night snack or Super Bowl treat!
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Welp, this has certainly been a busy year already for me. I haven’t posted much food thus far but I am definitely testing a ton more recipes in my kitchen than last year. And I’ve definitely been playing around with creating more delicious snacks and treats for game days especially Super Bowl.
Ingredients
- Pop it up: The base of it all is 8 cups of plain popped yellow kernel popcorn – we’re talking about the real MVP of the snack world.
- Bacon: What’s better than popcorn? Popcorn with 8 slices of crispy, crunchy bacon crumbled into savory bits of heaven.
- Butter: Half a cup of salted butter for that rich, melty goodness we all can’t resist.
- Sweet Syrupl: A drizzle of ⅓ cup pure maple syrup adds a smooth, sweet twist that’ll have you reaching for handful after handful.
- Salt: Sprinkle in ½ teaspoon of Kosher salt to balance the sweet with the perfect pinch of savory. And hey, if you’re feeling it, toss a bit more on top for that salty kick.
How to Make Bacon Popcorn
- Pop 8 cups of yellow kernel popcorn according to instructions and add to a large bowl. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Add bacon to a baking rack over a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until crispy and golden brown. Save some of those delish bacon drippings. Once bacon is cool, break bacon into small pieces.
- In a medium sized pan, melt butter over medium heat. Allow butter to brown until tiny brown specks appear and a nutty aroma develops. Once butter has browned, turn heat to low and whisk in maple syrup, half of the bacon drippings, half of the bacon bits and salt.
- Pour butter syrup over popcorn and fold over to evenly coat. Add remaining bacon on top of the butter and serve.
How to Store
- Make sure your bacon popcorn is completely cool before you even think about storing it. Warm popcorn can steam up and turn into a soggy situation real quick.
- Scoop your popcorn into an airtight container. This is the VIP lounge for your popcorn—it keeps out all the air that can make it stale.
- Find a cool, dark spot in your kitchen that’s away from any heat sources.
- Bacon in the mix means you don’t want this to hang around too long. Enjoy it within a couple of days for the best taste and texture.
Bacon Recipes to Try
- Candied Bacon
- Brown Sugar Bacon
- Bacon Cheddar Burger
- Brown Sugar Pancakes with Bacon
- Maple Bacon Doughnuts
Bacon Popcorn
The flavors are perfectly sweet and salty resulting in an addictive movie night snack or Super Bowl treat!
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Servings: 10 servings
Ingredients
- 8 cups plain popped yellow kernel popcorn
- 8 bacon slices
- ½ cup salted butter
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt plus more for the top if desired
Instructions
- Pop 8 cups of yellow kernel popcorn according to instructions and add to a large bowl. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Add bacon to a baking rack over a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until crispy and golden brown. Save bacon drippings. Once bacon is cool, break bacon into small pieces or cut into small pieces.
- In a medium sized pan, melt butter over medium heat. Allow butter to brown until tiny brown specks appear and a nutty aroma develops. Once butter has browned, turn heat to low and whisk in maple syrup, half of the bacon drippings, half of the bacon bits and salt.
- Pour butter syrup over popcorn and fold over to evenly coat. Add remaining bacon on top of the butter and serve.
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Notes
You don’t have to pop the popcorn if you are low on time. You can replace with store bought popped popcorn as well!
To Store
- Make sure your bacon popcorn is completely cool before you even think about storing it. Warm popcorn can steam up and turn into a soggy situation real quick.
- Scoop your popcorn into an airtight container. This is the VIP lounge for your popcorn—it keeps out all the air that can make it stale.
- Find a cool, dark spot in your kitchen that’s away from any heat sources.
- Bacon in the mix means you don’t want this to hang around too long. Enjoy it within a couple of days for the best taste and texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 217kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 315mg | Potassium: 87mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 305IU | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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Not a huge fan of REAL maple syrup but love Mrs Butterworth. Would that be an acceptable substitution or not??
Congratulations on the cookbook news! What a year you’ve had! Buttery bacon-y popcorn sounds like a great way to celebrate. 🙂
Thank you so much doll! This popcorn is an awesome way to celebrate!