Spicy Bacon Caramel Corn Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• STEP 2.In a large saucepan, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon from the pan and set aside, leaving the bacon grease in the pan.
• STEP 3.In the same saucepan, combine the brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, and cayenne pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil.
• STEP 4.Once the mixture is boiling, let it cook for an additional 4 minutes without stirring.
• STEP 5.Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the baking soda. The mixture will foam up, so be careful.
• STEP 6.Pour the caramel mixture over the popcorn and bacon in a large bowl. Use a spatula to gently toss and coat the popcorn and bacon evenly.
• STEP 7.Spread the coated popcorn and bacon onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer.
• STEP 8.Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even baking.
• STEP 9.Remove from the oven and let the caramel corn cool completely on the baking sheet.
• STEP 10.Once cooled, break the caramel corn into smaller pieces and serve. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to cook the bacon until crispy before adding it to the caramel corn.
• Be careful when adding the baking soda to the caramel mixture, as it will foam up.
• Stir the caramel corn every 15 minutes while baking to prevent it from sticking together.

Storage and Serving

• Store the Spicy Bacon Caramel Corn in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
• Serve the caramel corn as a snack at parties, movie nights, or any time you're craving a sweet and savory treat.