Description
Born on a movie night and perfected through cozy weekends and sticky-fingered snack attacks, this maple bacon popcorn is what happens when fall decides to party. Crispy popcorn gets coated in buttery maple syrup and smoky bacon magic, then baked into golden perfection. Whether you’re curled up solo or sharing with friends, it’s a bowlful of hugs and crunchy joy.
Ingredients
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8 cups popped popcorn (air-popped or stovetop)
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6 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked & crumbled (reserve 1 Tbsp fat)
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¼ cup pure maple syrup
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2 Tbsp brown sugar
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1 Tbsp butter (or vegan alternative)
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Pinch of salt
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Optional: ⅛ tsp cayenne or ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
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Cook Bacon: Fry until crisp, reserve 1 Tbsp fat, crumble bacon.
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Make Syrup Mix: Simmer maple syrup, brown sugar, butter, bacon fat, and salt for 2–3 mins until thickened. Stir in optional spice.
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Toss: In a large bowl, combine popcorn and bacon. Drizzle syrup mix and toss well to coat.
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Bake: Spread on a lined sheet. Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 10–15 mins, stirring halfway.
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Cool: Let cool completely—this step gives that signature crunch!
Notes
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Fresh popcorn = best texture
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Pure maple syrup only—no pancake syrup
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Add toasted pecans, cinnamon, or liquid smoke for flair
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
Nutrition
- Calories: 220 cal per serving
- Sugar: 14g
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g