In a text to the kids, I wrote, “Okay! Dad and I are disagreeing and we need your help!”
Chels quickly responds, “What’s up??”
Then Nick, “What?!”
“Dad and I created a fun snack which includes: popcorn, bacon, shredded cheddar and onion salt. Dad wants to call it, Bacon Cheddar Popcorn, and I want to call it, Loaded Baked Potato Popcorn with Bacon & Cheddar. Any thoughts? On either? Or something else altogether? We’re desperate for your answer!” 🙂 🙂 🙂
Nick replies, “Tell Pops I said sorry, but I like yours better sweeta!”
To which I respond, “”YES!!!! Thanks, pal!”
Nick texts, “Anytime sweeta!”
And just as I was about to do my running-man-victory-dance (even though I hadn’t received a response from the girls yet, I was completely confident that they too were going to like my idea) my phone chimes…
“Sorry to say it, but Lauren and I like Dads… 🙂 It’s just more to the point.”
Nick texts, “That’s not cool!”
From Chels, “Bacon & Cheddar Popcorn”
To which I respond, “That’s NOT cool!”
Chels says, “Sorry mama!! kissy face kissy face emoticons.
To which I say, “I’m not telling Dad!” hahahahaha
And well… you know the rest… [See title.] That darn majority rules…
I had some bacon in the fridge and had the idea to do something fun with it. And since Hubby’s always up for a good challenge…we put our heads together and came up with this scrumptious snack (that just might be suffering from an identity crisis but we won’t go there…).
It was as good a night as any to pop some corn and have some fun as we were about to embark on the finishing touches of our decorating. It was twinkle light time.
Ever since watching Nigella’s holiday special a number of years ago…I love twinkle lights in the kitchen. I actually love twinkle lights everywhere!
So…where 364 days a year we are more than satisfied with Skinny Pop, we feel completely comfortable indulging in this very decadent, highly caloric, but gluten-free, popcorn treat, 1 day a year. (Well, this is our first year, but I’m certain we’ll have it again, next year. 😉 )
Who would ever guess that bacon, shredded cheddar and onion salt could make a most perfect complement to crunchy corn?
Smoky cheesy salty popped corn…
As Kevin would say, “AHHHHHHHHHH!!!!”
Buon Appetito!
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Bacon & Cheddar Popcorn
- Category: Snack
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb. bacon, crispy and cut into bits
- 1 Tbsp. rendered bacon fat
- 4 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 cup popcorn kernels
- pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup shredded cheddar
- 1 tsp. onion salt
Instructions
- Fry bacon until extra crispy. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Reserve 1 Tbsp. bacon fat.
- In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, add bacon fat, olive oil, popcorn kernels and salt.
- Place top on the pot and cook kernels until popped. Shake pot as it cooks.
- When the popping subsides, remove from heat, and pour corn into a large bowl.
- Add the cut bacon, shredded cheddar and onion salt to the corn and mix well.
- Eat immediately.
Ciao!
Next time my boys want me to watch Home Alone with them, I need this popcorn! What a delicious flavor combo — and I’d take this savory version over sweet any day!
Sometimes, only savory will do! Have fun!
I am loving this! Bacon in my popcorn?? YES!!!
Hahaha! Can’t go wrong with this one!
I love this idea, Annie! My family would devour it, whatever it’s called. Your photos are beautiful with the lights gleaming and by the Christmas tree. Brava!
Why, thank you! It’s so true…it’s good no matter what! Don’t you just love all the twinkle this time of year? Grazie!
I like your more descriptive name, but I think you went with the right title – when it comes to bacon I think it needs to be the first word you see in the title! Bacon and popcorn sounds like an addicting combo, and of course cheddar cheese takes it right over the top! 🙂
Which is exactly what Hubby and our daughters said…I mean, let’s face it – the bacon really is the star of the show here. It should take center stage! This is a fun combination of ingredients… Thanks, Kari!
Haha! I like both names! Sweet and to the point or descriptive! Either way you go, this popcorn looks amazing!!!!
Haha! Fyoooo! Thank you!! I feel better now! 😉
hahaha I loved the AHHHHHH part!!!!! That scene totally played in my head! 😀 With all the sugar overload happening this month, this savory popcorn is SUCH a refreshing change! Pinning! <3
One of my all time favorite movies! Oh yes!!! This is savory, alright! Thanks for the pin!
I love popcorn in any form, but it has never occurred to me to put bacon on it! This looks like a perfect snack. And so different!
This snack is good…rich…and good….Thanks! 🙂
I bow to you….you are a GENIUS. Pure genius. My brother in law is obsessed with bacon. I’m making this for him on Christmas day, he will die!
Oh my, Nagi! I am blushing!! Hahaha! Thank you! I hope your family enjoys it!! 🙂
What a fun story 😀 Love this popcorn recipe, perfect for holiday movie watching!
Thanks, Nora! 🙂
Haha that is too cute!! Although this bacon and cheddar popcorn does sound awesome!! We are such big popcorn lovers and this would be such a fun flavor combination while enjoying some festive holiday movies!
Hahah! Thanks, Kelly! This was fun… the popcorn and the banter! 🙂
This looks amazing! Putting bacon in popcorn is such a new and great idea! I’m watching Hunger Games in a week or two, and will be sneaking some of this yummy bacon popcorn into the theater if I can manage it 😉
Sounds like a perfect night to me!! Good luck and have fun!! 🙂
Popcorn popped in bacon fat!!! Genius! This is SO creative – I love it! I would totally hog this all to myself!
Hahah! Oh yeah…bacon fat!! Thanks, Kathleen!!
Awww, love your family texts!! And my thoughts are that either way you say it, this popcorn is bound to be a hit. I’m salivating. Pinned!
Hahah! Thanks, Sarah! We had fun! Except my son is not happy!! 😉 Thanks for the pin!
Bacon and cheddar popcorn? I’ve never tried this! I feel like I’m missing out!!! Great idea, definitely on my to do list!
Thanks Mira! Enjoy!!
Oh my gosh, bacon cheddar popcorn?! Love this flavor, Annie! I think I would devour the entire bowl myself! Such a fun snack to munch on while watching Christmas movies!
It is a fun snack!! Very yummy! Thanks, Gayle!
Ha, ha. Funny story! Don’t you hate it when Dad “wins”!! Oh well, I love this popcorn. And yes, the “Bacon” part being the first word hooked me for sure!! Great idea!
Hahah! Thanks! I know…he got me on this one! 🙂
I’m having one of those….hmmmm, “why didn’t I think of this” moments. I love popcorn. Bacon. And chedder. And onion flavor of course. Why not put them all together, watch home alone and call it dinner? I mean, who has a problem with that? We can eat a salad or something too to make ourselves feel better. Seriously, this is great. Simple. My husband is going to love this. We are big bacon people!
It’s a perfect salty crunchy indulgence! But now you’ve got me thinking….if I add a salad – maybe I can have it more often! Balance! Thanks, Laura!