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Candied Bacon Caramel Corn #BaconMonth

August 26, 2013 by Jaime @ Mom's Test Kitchen 25 Comments

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Mom's Test Kitchen: Candied Bacon Caramel Corn

When #BaconMonth started, this was one of the first recipes I knew I wanted to make.  I sat down & made a list of possible ideas of bacon recipes & this popcorn was at the top of the list.  After making the Candied Bacon Monkey Bread, I knew something had to be candied this month or #BaconMonth just wouldn’t be complete.

Mom's Test Kitchen: Candied Bacon Caramel Corn

I love popcorn, y’all know how much I love popcorn.  I can eat it pretty much every day.  But I’m a traditionalist.  I want it drenched in melted butter & salt and I’m a happy camper.  But after making this Candied Bacon Caramel Corn, I may never go back to traditional popcorn again.

Mom's Test Kitchen: Candied Bacon Caramel Corn


CANDIED BACON CARAMEL CORN 
YIELD: serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

  • 12 slices thick cut bacon
  • pepper to season
  • 1 & 1/2 cup brown sugar, divided
  • 2 bags microwave popcorn, popped & unpopped kernels removed
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

COOKING DIRECTIONS:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Place the bacon slices in a medium bowl. Season the bacon with some pepper & then toss with 1/2 cup brown sugar to coat. Lay the bacon out on a wire rack placed over a baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, then turn the slices over and bake for another 10 minutes. Turn the slices over one last time and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes or until browned & crispy.
  3. Turn the oven down to 200 degrees.
  4. Place the popped popcorn into a large roaster ~ I used a foil throw away one so clean up was easy. Crumble the candied bacon & toss with the popcorn.
  5. In a small pot, combine the butter, corn syrup & remaining 1 cup brown sugar. Cook on high until boiling. Reduce heat to medium high & let boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add the vanilla.
  6. Drizzle the caramel over the popcorn & bacon mixture, stirring to coat. Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
  7. Allow it to cool. Break the pieces apart & serve.

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  1. Ginger

    February 25, 2015 at 6:59 am

    Your margins are so narrow I can’t
    read enough of the recipe to figure out how to make this. 🙁

    Reply
    • Jaime @ Mom's Test Kitchen

      March 12, 2015 at 12:33 pm

      What browser are you trying to view the recipe in Ginger? I’m not aware of the margins ever being small

      Reply
  2. Pam

    October 22, 2014 at 4:59 pm

    I have a nephew that LOVES bacon. I’d love to surprise him with a batch of this, but he lives out of town. Can you give me any hints on how long this keeps? Does it need to be refrigerated? Thank you!

    Reply
    • Jaime @ Mom's Test Kitchen

      October 26, 2014 at 11:22 am

      Hey Pam! I did not keep mine refrigerated when I made it. As for how long it would keep, that’s had to say because it didn’t last very long in my house!! I would guess it would keep for a least a couple of days in an airtight container since the bacon is fully cooked. Hope that helps!!

      Reply
  3. Rebecca {foodie with family}

    April 2, 2014 at 9:49 am

    My hubby has requested a “bowl of bacon” as his birthday meal. I think it’d be hilarious if I made this as snack later!

    Reply
    • Jaime @ Mom's Test Kitchen

      April 2, 2014 at 5:29 pm

      That’s the best birthday meal I’ve ever heard!! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Mariely Velez

    September 9, 2013 at 3:19 pm

    Sounds good. I’m pinning this for later. I can’t wait to try it!! (I LOVE bacon!) Thanks for linking up to the Less Laundry, More Linking party.

    Reply
  5. Life With The Crust Cut Off

    September 6, 2013 at 2:23 am

    This looks awesome!!! We would love it if you would link up at our linky party:
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    Reply
  6. Tracy @ Daily Dish Magazine

    September 5, 2013 at 2:10 am

    Candied Bacon Caramel Corn… Oh my gosh! I think this is heaven in the form of a dessert! Thank you for sharing this!

    Reply
  7. Amy Lee Scott

    September 4, 2013 at 2:08 pm

    Jamie, you are TOTALLY speaking my language! I am a serious popcorn addict and bacon lover so seeing my two great loves combined in one awesome bowl is making me cry little tears of joy 🙂

    Amy | Club Narwhal

    Reply
    • Jaime O

      September 4, 2013 at 9:01 pm

      I think this might be the best comment I have ever received Amy! Thanks for the love!! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Samantha @ Five Heart Home

    September 4, 2013 at 1:20 am

    Oh my word…CANDIED bacon?! That’s so wrong, but oh so right. 😉 Can’t wait to try this…thanks for the amazing recipe!

    Reply
  9. Deborah Warren

    August 31, 2013 at 3:02 pm

    Quite the interesting combo! I am sure the hubster, who is the bacon hound in my house, will really appreciate this! Thanks for posting! Deb @ Kneaded Creations

    Reply
    • Jaime O

      August 31, 2013 at 10:54 pm

      I’m willing to be he’ll love it Deb!! My husband ate it for dinner one night! 🙂

      Reply
  10. Amber

    August 31, 2013 at 2:42 pm

    OMG! This looks amazing. Bacon makes everything better.

    Reply
    • Jaime O

      August 31, 2013 at 10:53 pm

      Yes it does Amber, yes it does!! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Heather Tullos

    August 28, 2013 at 5:30 pm

    Ahhhh! this is awesome!!! I made some caramelly popcorn stuff last week but mine did not have candied bacon or any bacon and actually I have no idea why I never thought of that but I’m so glad you did!!!!

    Reply
    • Jaime O

      August 28, 2013 at 6:40 pm

      Add the candied bacon!! Definitely add it!! You’ll love it! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Carrie R

    August 27, 2013 at 2:04 pm

    So…. yeah. This looks AMAZING! I must make this soon. I think the boys would die over this one. 😉

    Reply
    • Jaime O

      September 1, 2013 at 1:32 am

      They’ll definitely like it Carrie! Jacob ate it for dinner one night when I didn’t have time to cook!! 🙂

      Reply

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