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Sweet & Spicy Popcorn with Bacon
Appetizer
Sweet & Spicy Popcorn with Bacon
Total Time20 mins
Skill LevelIntermediate
Servings6
Total Time20 mins
Skill LevelIntermediate
Servings6-8

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AboutGet fired up for movie night and make sweet and spicy popcorn with bacon—microwaveable popcorn, chopped Maple bacon, roasted cashews, and melted butter tossed with a sweet-hot seasoning mix. Downright decadent!
Let's CookFollow the directions below, fire up the kitchen, and get cooking! For the love of meat.
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Ingredients
 
10 ozPremium Maple Bacon 10oz.
 
2 Bags Microwaveable Popcorn
 
½ Cup Roasted Cashews
 
1 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
 
¼ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
 
2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, Melted
 
3 Teaspoons Brown Sugar
Directions
1Microwave popcorn according to directions, about 90 seconds so it doesn’t burn.
2Cook bacon according to directions. Preferred method: in the oven method and chopped into smaller bits.
3Place popcorn in a large bowl. Combine remaining ingredients using only 1 cup of chopped bacon. Pour over popcorn and toss until well coated.
4Enjoy or store in an airtight container.
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