Maple Bacon Popcorn
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I found the answer. Maple Bacon Popcorn.
If you like the savory-sweet combo, this is your snack.
Since popcorn is one of the easiest whole food snacks to make, I always have popcorn kernels on hand. If I’m out of snacks and there’s a last-minute visitor in the house, I can pop a batch of popcorn. It’s always popular.
This Maple Bacon Popcorn is irresistible. The flavor combination is so good. The bacon is subtle, but it brings just the right balance to the sweet maple. This is an easy appetizer to bring to a party. Everyone will be gathered around the bowl.
Recommended Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 slices high-quality bacon
- 3 tbs maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
- 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Place the three pieces of bacon in a large pan (I use a tall 10 by 14 inch roasting pan). Cook in the oven for 6 minutes, then flip the bacon and cook for another 6 to 8 minutes (or until just cooked - lightly browned but not very crispy).
- Carefully remove the bacon to a cutting board. Place the pan on a cooling rack, and leave the bacon grease in the pan to cool a bit. (Note: There should be 2 to 3 tablespoons of bacon grease. If your bacon didn’t generate that much grease, you’ll need to cook a little more bacon to get to this amount.)
- Pop the popcorn. I use this air popper, but you can use whatever method works for you. Set aside.
- Add the maple syrup and salt to the bacon grease in the pan, and stir it all up right there in the pan. Add the popped popcorn to the pan and stir well to coat evenly.
- Chop the cooked bacon finely, and add that to the pan. Stir it in.
- Lower the temperature of the oven to 300 degrees. Bake the popcorn mixture for about 8 minutes, stirring every few minutes.
- Cool the popcorn in the pan on a wire rack. Store in an airtight container.
Approximate Nutrition Info
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Maple Bacon Popcorn Price Breakdown
This recipe costs a total of $2.62 to make, or $.44 per 2-cup serving. Try this Maple Bacon Popcorn for a unique, crowd-pleasing snack.
What a fun snack. I love the flavor combination you have here.
Wow how original is this recipe. I love popcorn so I know I would enjoy this!
The sweet & salty combination is my favourite kind.. and I don’t think you can ever go wrong with maple and bacon so I know this popcorn would be delicious!
I have been on a popcorn kick – making some almost every night – love this twist to the ordinary
Bacon! Yeah! Popcorn is usually my go to snack. I’ve been thinking about getting an air popper. Now I have to so I can add bacon and maple. I cannot wait!
Popcorn is my most favorite snack and you have taken it to a whole new level!
I love the salty-and-sweet combination of bacon and maple syrup. Put that together with popcorn and I’m in heaven. Love your method too – easy and no extra pans to wash.