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Bacon Jalapeno Popcorn

This bacon jalapeño popcorn is a taste explosion! Salty, sweet and spicy, it's the perfect snack for movie night. Easy to make and ready to serve in less than 15 minutes, the corn is finished with a honey and butter sauce that will make your tastebuds tingle!
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6 to 8 servings
Calories 287kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Add the oil to a large pot and heat on a high heat.
  • Add in the cut bacon and jalapeños and cook until the bacon is crispy. Stir occasionally.
  • Once cooked, remove the jalapeños and bacon. Keep the oil the pot.
  • Add the butter and honey to a pot and add in the bacon and jalapeno pieces. Melt the butter on a low heat. Keep warm while you add the popcorn.
  • Heat the pan with the bacon fat on a medium heat.
  • Add the popcorn and stir so that it all the kernels are coated in the fat.
  • Put the lid on and wait for the kernels to start popping. Shake the pan every few seconds until all the kernels have popped.
  • Transfer the popcorn to a large bowl, pour over the melted butter with the bacon an jalapeno pieces. Toss well and serve.

Notes

  • Don't pop the corn on too high of a heat or the oil will smoke and burn. The heat should be a touch above medium.
  • Use a thin bottomed large pan for popping corn. It will conduct the heat much more quickly ensuring that all the kernels get popped.
  • Make sure your kernels aren't stale. If you've had them laying around for a bit, it may be best to buy some more!
  • Use a glass lid if you can to cover the pot. That way you can easily see what's going on!
  • Keep shaking the pot while the kernels are popping, otherwise the bottom ones can burn.
  • Nutritional values are an estimate only.

Nutrition

Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 263mg | Potassium: 130mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 397IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg