Bacon Popcorn Recipe
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Bacon Popcorn

By: JR  
"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."

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Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 10 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup bacon grease
  • 3/4 cup unpopped popcorn kernels
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt, or to taste
  • 3 tablespoons bacon bits (optional)
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (optional)

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 216 | Total Fat: 16.8g | Cholesterol: 25mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2008 by tat2whttrsh aka Lambchop's Mom 
Yum-ay! I scaled this down to four servings for my boys and I. Simple and pretty... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2008 by renee 
Made with 1/2 c. popcorn and 3 tbsp. bacon grease. Topped with 2 tbsp. of melted bacon grease... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2009 by cooks4forty Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
This was delicious! I only used 1/4 cup of bacon grease, and plain salt - no bacon bits or... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 8, 2009 by GARYSGAL513 
This was how we made popcorn when I was a kid. Still a go-to comfort treat. My husband thinks... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2009 by potato_lady 
This was how we made popcorn, when I was a kid. I also sprinkle dry ranch dressing on it,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2009 by Linda F. 
I have made popcorn this way my entire adult life. After frying any kind of meat, ie: bacon,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2009 by Deb 
I grew up with making popcorn with bacon grease too. I still make it that way. My grandmother... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2009 by litewav 
I would think that the bacon grease should be refridgerated and I would be afraid to send this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2009 by Marcy 
The only way I'll make popcorn from here on out! It was delicious! I didn't add bacon bits or... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2009 by Rose 
it was ok my kids loved it I am not crazy about bacon grease will try it again. MORE

 
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