Bacon Chocolate Chipotle Popcorn

Savor a sweet and savory snack with a touch of smoky heat. The ideal balance of rich chocolate, spicy chipotle, and crispy bacon can be found in this Bacon Chocolate Chipotle Popcorn. Enjoy it for snacking anytime of the day or as a movie night treat; its an addictive treat.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
• 4 strips of bacon
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

As directed on the package, pop the popcorn kernels and reserve in a big bowl

Cook the bacon until crispy in a skillet

After removing and crumbling the bacon strips, set them aside

Melt the butter over low heat in the same skillet that contains the bacon drippings

Add the salt, chipotle powder, and brown sugar; cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes, or until the mixture is bubbly and smooth

Cover the popcorn with a layer of melted chipotle caramel sauce and bacon

Mix everything until the popcorn has an even layer of sauce and bacon crumbs

After spreading the popcorn mixture onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, allow it to cool for a short while

Add the chocolate chips to the popcorn while its still warm

Let the chocolate cool slightly, then evenly distribute the melted chocolate throughout the popcorn by gently tossing it with a spatula

Allow the popcorn to cool fully so that the chocolate solidifies

Break the Bacon Chocolate Chipotle Popcorn into clusters once it has cooled, then savor