Best 7 Bacon Popcorn Recipes

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**Bacon Popcorn: A Unique and Flavorful Treat**

Indulge in the irresistible combination of sweet and savory with our mouthwatering bacon popcorn recipes. Discover a delightful twist on a classic snack that tantalizes your taste buds. From the easy-to-make stovetop method to the convenience of an air fryer or microwave, we've got you covered with a variety of preparation options. Experience the perfect balance of crispy popcorn and smoky bacon bits, enhanced with seasonings and flavorings to suit your preference. Get ready to elevate your snacking game with this extraordinary culinary creation.

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BACON BOURBON CARAMEL POPCORN



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Make and share this Bacon Bourbon Caramel Popcorn recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Pork

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 quarts plain popped corn (freshly air-popped recommended.)
1/2-1 lb thick cut bacon, chopped, fried to just about crispy and well drained
1 cup butter
2 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup or 1/2 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3 ounces Bourbon (cheap is good)

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 250º.
  • Melt 1 cup of butter over medium heat. Mix in brown sugar, corn syrup and sea salt and then stir until boiling at the edges. Lower the heat slightly and let boil until the caramel is 250º. Remove from heat and add the baking soda and bourbon. Once fully incorporated, stir in the bacon.
  • Divide the popcorn into two very lightly greased roasting pans and coat with the caramel. Mix well and then put the popcorn into the preheated oven for about 45 minutes to an hour, mixing every 10-15 minutes so the kernels of popped corn is coated in bourbon bacon coating.
  • Once done, pour onto either parchment paper or wax paper to cool and break into pieces.
  • Refrigerate.

BACON CARAMEL POPCORN



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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h40m

Yield 1 1/2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 10

Nonstick cooking spray
1 1/2 ounces bacon, about 2 slices
1 1/2 quarts popped popcorn
8 teaspoons butter
4 teaspoons bacon fat
5 ounces (10 tablespoons) brown sugar
8 teaspoons corn syrup
1/3 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/3 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.
  • Place popped popcorn in a very large bowl. Prepare 2 sheet pans with nonstick spray and line with aluminum foil.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, par-cook the bacon and render the bacon fat. Once the bacon has cooked, strain the bacon fat from the bacon pieces and reserve the fat. Transfer the cooked bacon pieces to paper towels and continue to drain the excess fat. Then add to popcorn.
  • In the saucepan already used, add the butter and bacon fat (add more bacon fat as needed). Heat until the butter has fully melted.
  • Add the brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Bring to a boil and stir constantly. Continue to boil without stirring for 4 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in baking soda and vanilla.
  • Pour in a thin stream over popcorn, stirring to coat evenly.
  • Divide the mixture evenly between sheet pans and bake, stirring every 15 minutes for 1 hour. Remove from oven and let cool completely before breaking into pieces.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to one week.

BACON POPCORN



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This is a flavorful popcorn treat that makes your mouth water and disappears fast! If you toss the cooked popcorn in a paper bag, it helps to absorb any extra grease, and keeps kernels from falling to the floor. The leftovers make nice snacks for lunch boxes.

Provided by Jeannine Ross

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Popcorn Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup bacon grease
¾ cup unpopped popcorn kernels
½ teaspoon seasoned salt, or to taste
3 tablespoons bacon bits
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Measure the bacon grease into a 6 quart pot and place over high heat. Add one or two popcorn kernels as testers. When the test kernels pop, add the rest of the popcorn and cover with a lid. As the popcorn starts to pop, shake the pan back and forth constantly to keep the unpopped kernels on the bottom where they can pop. When the popping slows down, remove the pan from the heat and let it finish popping.
  • Pour the popcorn into a large bowl or paper sack. Season with half of the seasoned salt and stir. Taste before adding more salt if desired. Toss with bacon bits and shredded Cheddar cheese for an extra special treat. Store leftovers in lunch sacks or sandwich bags.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.6 calories, Carbohydrate 11.3 g, Cholesterol 24.7 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 200.4 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

BACON BOURBON CARAMEL POPCORN RECIPE - (4.3/5)



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Provided by garciamoss

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 quarts plain popped corn (freshly air-popped recommended.)
1/2-1 lb thick cut bacon, chopped, fried to just about crispy and well drained
1 cup butter
2 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup or 1/2 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3 ounces Bourbon

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 250º. Melt 1 cup of butter over medium heat. Mix in brown sugar, corn syrup and sea salt and then stir until boiling at the edges. Lower the heat slightly and let boil until the caramel is 250º. Remove from heat and add the baking soda and bourbon. Once fully incorporated, stir in the bacon. Divide the popcorn into two very lightly greased roasting pans and coat with the caramel. Mix well and then put the popcorn into the preheated oven for about 45 minutes to an hour, mixing every 10-15 minutes so the kernels of popped corn is coated in bourbon bacon coating. Once done, pour onto either parchment paper or wax paper to cool and break into pieces. Refrigerate.

DB'S CARAMEL POPCORN BACON MIX



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If you love bacon, this is the caramel popcorn recipe you have been looking for! Be warned, once you start snacking, it's difficult to stop. Butter can be halved for a leaner dessert.

Provided by AirForceFun

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 1h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (12 ounce) package thick-cut bacon
½ cup real maple syrup
3 quarts popped popcorn
2 cups crispy rice cereal squares (such as Rice Chex®)
2 cups crispy wheat cereal squares (such as Wheat Chex®)
2 cups peanuts
2 cups pretzel sticks
1 cup butter
2 cups brown sugar
½ cup corn syrup
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Arrange bacon slices close together and slightly overlapping onto the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle bacon slices evenly with maple syrup.
  • Place the baking sheet in the cold oven; set temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Bake until bacon is crisp, about 20 minutes.
  • Transfer bacon slices to a paper towel-lined plate to cool. Crumble cooled bacon.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with aluminum foil.
  • Lightly mix popcorn, rice cereal, wheat cereal, peanuts, pretzels, and crumbled bacon together in a large bowl. Transfer to the prepared baking sheets.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; mix brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt into the melted butter. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture begins to boil. Boil mixture, without stirring, for 4 minutes.
  • Place popcorn mixture in the preheated oven to warm.
  • Remove the butter mixture from heat and mix in vanilla extract and baking soda until caramel begins to foam. Drizzle caramel in a thin stream over popcorn mixture, tossing to evenly coat.
  • Bake caramel corn in the oven, stirring every 15 minutes, until caramel coating is set, 1 hour. Let caramel corn cool completely before breaking into pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1246.5 calories, Carbohydrate 135 g, Cholesterol 101.9 mg, Fat 72.7 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 23.5 g, SaturatedFat 26.9 g, Sodium 2038.8 mg, Sugar 74.1 g

REAL BACON POPCORN



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I've been making this popcorn for years and everyone that has had it loves it.

Provided by Chef Grandma

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Popcorn Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (1 pound) package bacon, cut into 1/2-inch dice
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 cup unpopped popcorn
1 pinch salt, or to taste

Steps:

  • Place bacon and vegetable oil in a large, deep pot with a tight-fitting lid over medium heat. Cook and stir bacon until crisp and brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Scatter the popcorn into the pan with the bacon and drippings and cover with the lid. When you hear kernels of popcorn begin to pop, shake the pan vigorously until popping slows to 1 or 2 pops per about 30 seconds.
  • Remove lid facing away from you to avoid steam and transfer bacon popcorn to a large serving bowl. Season to taste with salt if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.3 calories, Carbohydrate 9.4 g, Cholesterol 19.3 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 236.5 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

SMOKED PAPRIKA AND BACON POPCORN



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Provided by James Briscione

Time 10m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups air-popped popcorn
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
4 strips bacon, cooked crisp and cut into 1/2-inch pieces, plus 2 tablespoons bacon fat
Sea salt

Steps:

  • Place the popcorn in a large bowl. Sprinkle with the oregano, smoked paprika, garlic powder and bacon; toss well.
  • Drizzle the bacon fat over the popcorn and toss again to coat. Season with salt, if needed.

Tips:

  • Choose the right popcorn kernels. Smaller kernels, like white and yellow popcorn kernels, pop up smaller and crispier than larger kernels, like black and red popcorn kernels.
  • Use high-quality bacon. Opt for thick-cut bacon that is not too fatty.
  • Cook the bacon until it is crispy. This will help to render out the fat and add flavor to the popcorn.
  • Use a large pot or Dutch oven. This will give the popcorn plenty of room to pop.
  • Keep the heat on medium-high. This will help to prevent the popcorn from burning.
  • Shake the pot or Dutch oven frequently. This will help to evenly distribute the heat and prevent the popcorn from burning.
  • Remove the popcorn from the heat as soon as it is finished popping. This will help to prevent it from overcooking.
  • Season the popcorn to your liking. You might try adding salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, or chili powder.

Conclusion:

Bacon popcorn is a delicious and easy snack that is perfect for parties or movie nights. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a batch of bacon popcorn that everyone will love. So next time you are looking for a tasty snack, give bacon popcorn a try. You won't be disappointed!

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