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Brown Butter, Maple, Bacon and Pecan Popcorn
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Total Time:
20 mins
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Skill Level:
Intermediate
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Servings:
2 Servings

Ingredients


Product ImageFully Cooked Hometown Original Bacon Bits
8 cup(s)
Plain popped popcorn
8 cup(s)
1 pkg(s)
Smithfield Bacon Bits
1 pkg(s)
8 Tbsp.
Unsalted butter
8 Tbsp.
1/4 cup(s)
Maple syrup
1/4 cup(s)
1 cup(s)
Pecan halves, toasted, chopped
1 cup(s)
1/4 Tsp.
Cayenne pepper
1/4 Tsp.

Directions


  1. In small saucepot, melt butter over medium-high heat, swirling constantly until milk solids are dark brown.

  2. Add maple syrup, stirring to combine.

  3. Add pecans, chopped bacon and cayenne pepper, and stir until incorporated.

  4. Place popcorn in medium bowl and pour maple butter mixture over top. Toss to combine.

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Ingredients


8 cup(s)
Plain popped popcorn
8 cup(s)
1 pkg(s)
Smithfield Bacon Bits
1 pkg(s)
8 Tbsp.
Unsalted butter
8 Tbsp.
1/4 cup(s)
Maple syrup
1/4 cup(s)
1 cup(s)
Pecan halves, toasted, chopped
1 cup(s)
1/4 Tsp.
Cayenne pepper
1/4 Tsp.

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