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I have a crazy addiction to popcorn. I really should start going to meetings or something. I eat it almost every night. It must be something in the Unzueta genes because my brother is just as in love with popcorn as I am. For his wedding, I bought him a popcorn maker. He also has a personalized popcorn container which would be a really neat birthday or Christmas gift. Hint! Hint! One of my favorite ways of making it: Bacon Popcorn. That’s right, my friends. Bacon and popcorn in one big bowl… Mmmmmm!
There are two kinds of people in this world: Bacon Lovers and Liars.
Making popcorn on the stovetop is old school. Microwave popcorn is a million times easier, but when you’re making this recipe, you don’t want to miss out on all the bacon goodness. I’m using bacon fat to pop the kernels instead of oil. It’s for all my fellow bacon fiends and worth the extra step. It takes the Bacon Popcorn to a whole new level that your tastebuds will love.
You know when you go to the movie theatre, and the bottom doesn’t have any butter. HATE THAT! I have a tip for you to solve that problem.
Popcorn Tip: Add half the popcorn into a BIG popcorn bowl and add the bacon butter mixture. (see recipe) Mix it well. Then add the other half and the remaining bacon butter. Mix that well. That way, the bottom of the bowl will be just as good as the top of your Bacon Popcorn.
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Bacon Popcorn
Ingredients
- 1 package of bacon chopped
- ½ cup popcorn kernels
- 1 stick of butter
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne
- ¼ cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a big stock pot.
- Remove the bacon but reserve about 2 tablespoons of fat.
- Add the popcorn kernels and cook.
- Shake the pot several times every few minutes so it won’t burn.
- Do this until you don’t hear anymore popping.
- Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a small pot, add butter, cooked bacon, cumin, and cayenne.
- Cook until the butter is melted.
- Add the bacon butter to the cooked popcorn.
- Sprinkle the brown sugar on top of the popcorn while the butter is hot.
- Toss and mix well.
- ENJOY!
Bacon and popcorn together? Where do I sign up? I love the spices you used, as well!
Yummy! I love popcorn and you can’t go wrong adding bacon to anything.
My thoughts exactly! You can never have enough bacon.
This recipe is going to very much please my husband! He will be so happy! It actually borders on brilliance.
Awww, shucks! Thank you. 🙂
Oh my gosh this looks so good, I love anything with bacon!
Me too! 🙂
I’m crazy addicted to bacon! I also should go to meetings…
Lol. I’ll see you at the meetings. 🙂
Yum yum yum! Popcorn is my VERY favorite snack and bacon is one of my very favorite foods…the two together?! Winning combo! Can’t wait to try this recipe!!
I know what you mean. I’m a popcorn addict! Hope you enjoy this recipe. 🙂
I love the idea of cooking the popcorn in the bacon grease! How decadent….
It is, and it is awesome. Hope you try this recipe out.
I have never heard of it but I know i would love it. I like bacon on anything.
I like bacon on anything too! 🙂
I saw your post in one of my tailwind groups and already have it scheduled:) looks delish!
I’m sooooo loving Tailwind right now. Thanks for popping over and checking this out. 🙂
this cannot be real! My mouth is actually watering!! I cannot wait to surprise my husband with bacon popcorn!!
Your husband is going to love you even more. 🙂
How has no one mentioned this before?! I’m going to have to try this!
It’s life changing, I know. 🙂
What a fun idea! Add some cheese in there too mmm
Cheese. What a great a idea!
Wow, that looks amazing!
Thank you!
I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything like this. I’d like to give them a try.
I hope you do. It’s amazing!
I would score some major wife points if I made this for my hubby. LOL!
Oh yeah! My hubs loves this. 🙂
Sweet and salty and bacony… mmmmm Sounds tasty to me!
You’re going to love it! So so yummy.
Oh dear goodness! Why is this a thing! This looks so yummy. I’ll pretty much eat anything with bacon lol
LOL. Bacon is life. 🙂
You had me at Bacon!!! Pls do share this over at Blogger Spotlight Link Party, I would love to have you!
Shared it over at your linky. Thanks for reminding me to pop over. 🙂
This looks crazy good! I am a popcirn addict also…my husband and I make it almost eveynight!!!
Yay! I love meeting fellow popcorn addicts. 🙂
Crazy idea but I love it! Going to give this a try for sure!
Crazy but awesome! Hope you like it.
Will this keep overnight or should I make fresh in the morning? Taking to work party.
Definitely make it fresh. It will not keep well.