For a leaner version, you can halve the butter, but be warned, the caramel may be slightly less rich. Feel free to experiment with different types of nuts or cereals to customize the flavor profile. Store the cooled caramel corn in an airtight container to maintain its crispness.
DB's Caramel Popcorn Bacon Mix
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME1 hrs 30 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 45 mins
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SERVING6 People
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VIEWS31
Indulge in the ultimate sweet and savory treat! This Caramel Popcorn Bacon Mix combines the addictive crunch of caramel corn with the salty, smoky goodness of bacon for an unforgettable flavor explosion. A warning, this is dangerously addictive!
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate135 g
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Cholesterol102 mg
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Fiber7 g
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Protein24 g
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Saturated Fat27 g
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Sodium2039 mg
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Sugar74 g
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Fat73 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View Preheat & Prep: Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil to prevent sticking. (5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View Bacon Bliss: Arrange bacon slices closely together and slightly overlapping on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle evenly with maple syrup. (5 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View Bake the Bacon: Place the baking sheet in a cold oven; set the temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Bake until the bacon is crisp, approximately 20 minutes. (20 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View Cool & Crumble: Transfer bacon slices to a paper towel-lined plate to cool, then crumble into delicious bacon bits. (10 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View Reduce & Re-Prep: Reduce oven temperature to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with fresh aluminum foil. (5 minutes)
06 Step
Recipe View Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, lightly mix popcorn, rice cereal, wheat cereal, peanuts, pretzels, and crumbled bacon. Transfer to the prepared baking sheets. (10 minutes)
07 Step
Recipe View Caramel Creation: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Mix in brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture begins to boil. (5 minutes)
08 Step
Recipe View Boil to Perfection: Boil the caramel mixture, without stirring, for 4 minutes to achieve that perfect caramel consistency. (4 minutes)
09 Step
Recipe View Warm the Base: Place the popcorn mixture in the preheated oven to warm it up slightly. (2 minutes)
10 Step
Recipe View Caramel Infusion: Remove the butter mixture from heat and mix in vanilla extract and baking soda. The caramel will begin to foam – this is exactly what you want! (2 minutes)
11 Step
Recipe View Coat & Combine: Drizzle the caramel in a thin stream over the popcorn mixture, tossing to coat everything evenly. (5 minutes)
12 Step
Recipe View Bake & Set: Bake the caramel corn in the oven, stirring every 15 minutes, until the caramel coating is set. This should take about 1 hour. (60 minutes)
13 Step
Recipe View Cool & Conquer: Let the caramel corn cool completely before breaking it into pieces. This is the hardest part, but patience pays off! (60 minutes)
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Jerad Kshlerin
May 17, 2025I made this for a party, and it was gone in minutes! Everyone loved it.
Kareem Leffler
Mar 4, 2025This recipe is a game-changer! The bacon adds such a unique twist to the classic caramel corn.
Emily Schinner
Mar 4, 2025So easy to make and absolutely delicious. I will definitely be making this again!