Maple Bacon Popcorn

Ingredients

Popcorn kernels

1/2 cup

Bacon

6 slices, chopped

Unsalted butter

1/4 cup

Maple syrup

1/2 cup

Salt

1/2 teaspoon, or to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove from skillet and place on a paper towel to drain excess grease.
3. In the same skillet, reduce the heat to low and add the butter and maple syrup. Stir until the butter is fully melted and the mixture is well combined.
4. Pop the popcorn kernels using a popcorn maker or in a large pot with a lid, following the manufacturer’s instructions or covering the pot and shaking it occasionally to prevent burning.
5. In a large mixing bowl, pour the maple syrup mixture over the popped popcorn and stir quickly until all the popcorn is evenly coated.
6. Spread the popcorn out on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and sprinkle the crispy bacon pieces on top.
7. Bake for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the popcorn is golden and crispy.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool completely before serving.