Bacon Popcorn
Bacon popcorn is the ultimate savory snack you can make in minutes! Crispy, smoky bacon, buttery popcorn, and bold flavor come together in this easy recipe. Perfect for movie night, parties or when anytime cravings hit.
Servings: 6
Calories: 160kcal
Ingredients
- 2 bags microwave popcorn
- ¼ cup salted butter
- 2 tablespoons dried jalapeno flakes
- ⅓-½ cup diced bacon 5-8 slices
Optional
- 1-2 tablespoons bacon fat/grease
Instructions
- Cook your popcorn according to the package directions.
- Melt the butter in the microwave and then pour it over the popcorn.
- Fold in the jalapeno flakes and chopped bacon. Make sure the they are evenly distributed throughout the popcorn.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Storage: If you have leftovers, store in an airtight container at room temperature for a day or two (note that the coating will soften). Lightly warm in a 250°F oven for 5 minutes to restore crispness, if needed.
- Cook bacon ahead: If desired or needed and then assemble with the fresh popped popcorn.
- Cook bacon until crispy: Ensures it stays crunchy and doesn’t soften the popcorn
- Toss gently: Keeps popcorn intact
- Serve immediately: For most enjoyment popcorn is best served fresh.
- Chop or break bacon into small pieces: So it distributes evenly throughout popcorn.
- Drain bacon on paper towels: Removes excess grease that can make popcorn soggy.
- Toss while butter is warm: Allows seasoning to stick better to the popcorn
Nutrition
Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 341mg | Potassium: 74mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 1028IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg