Bacon Popcorn

The way my Mamma used to make it. This is tasty 3 days later - but it NEVER lasts that long!!

Ready In: 22 mins

Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

  • 6  slices bacon
  • 12-34 cup  white  popcorn
  •  salt
  •  pepper (optional)
  • 1  tablespoon  cajun seasoning or 1  tablespoon  southwest seasoning
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Directions

  1. Fry the bacon and drain on paper towels, reserving the grease.
  2. Heat your pan on high for 4 minutes.
  3. Add 3 tablespoons of bacon grease to the pan.
  4. Turn the heat to medium high.
  5. Wait half a minute then add the popcorn, shaking the pan so the kernels are coated.
  6. Put the lid on.
  7. When the popcorn starts popping, gently shake the pan till the popping slows to one pop every 5 seconds.
  8. Immediately pour into a bowl.
  9. Sprinkle with crushed up bacon (some or all).
  10. Sprinkle with salt, Cajun or southwestern seasoning, and pepper.
  11. Shake well to distribute bacon and spices.
  12. I bet you can't eat just a little!
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