This popcorn recipe is over-the-top amazing.
When we’re preparing for a nicemovie night, we’re going all out.
The lights are dimmed.
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The wine or soda is poured.
The blankets are set out.
And of course, no movie night is complete without popcorn.
And don’t even dare to suggest a store-bought bag of popcorn.
When the cravings hit, get creative with yourpopcorngame.
It doesn’t get much better than that.
This Stove-Top Bacon Popcorn has certainly earned its moment in the limelight.
you’ve got the option to make your own snack mix with four sweet and savory ingredient combos.
If you like it sweet, go for popcorn spiked with Maple and Glazed Pecans.
If you like it spicy, opt for our Jalapeno-Parmesan Popcorn.
For a western movie screening, kick things up a notch with Smoky Chile-Garlic seasoning.
And finally, you’ve got the option to simply never go wrong with Ranch and Chive Popcorn.
Cook bacon slices in 2 batches, flipping occasionally, until browned and crisp, about 8 minutes.
Crumble bacon, and set aside.
Add 3 tablespoons of the bacon drippings into a 6-quart pot fitted with a lid; heat over medium.
Add 2 popcorn kernels.
Cover and shake saucepan until kernels pop, 5 to 6 minutes.
Add remaining kernels; cover and shake constantly until kernels stop popping, about 2 minutes.
Sprinkle popcorn with 3 Tbsp.
Ranch and Chive:Add 3 Tbsp.ranch dressing mix(from a 1-oz.
envelope) and 2 Tbsp.
thinly slicedfresh chivesafter bacon in Step 3.
