Are you excited for Puppy Bowl Super Bowl Sunday? Oh, who am I kidding with that cross out, most people look forward to a big Super Bowl party, I look forward to watching puppies bounce around the TV screen for an hour.
Did you know that next to Thanksgiving, the Super Bowl is the next largest food consuming day? I guess it makes sense between all the people who watch the game, and then the people who just get dragged along. You gotta eat right?
#SundaySupper has you covered today and yes I realize today is the big day, but for those of you not so organized we have you covered. Especially with this recipe, bacon kettle corn can be made in 20 minutes. Perfect when you realize you might run out of snacks by halftime. A little sweet, a little salty, makes everybody happy! Plus, you know, pork fat. 🙂
Now for a brief moment, can we go back to discussing puppy bowl? As you can guess, I’m not a big football fan, I can’t remember the last time I actually watched the Super Bowl. However, I have one gripe with the puppy bowl organizers. Why no pugs? Yet again, no pugs in your lineup. Do you have something against this face?
Or use a grown up pug. They basically look like puppies and drag their butts on the floor when they run. 🙂
Ingredients
- 4 slices thick cut bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- reserved bacon fat
- 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
- 1/4 cup white granulated sugar
- kosher salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large stainless steel pot with a cover, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and leave the bacon fat in the pot.
- To test if the fat is hot enough, place 1-2 kernels of corn in the pot and cover. If they pot in about a minute, you are good to go.
- Pour the popcorn kernels and sugar in the bottom of the pot, cover and carefully lift off the heat and aggressively shake together.
- Place the pot back on the heat and every 10 seconds or so give the pot an aggressive shake. Every now and then, lift off the heat to shake.
- After a minute the kernels should start to pop.
- Continue to shake and about 2 minutes after the kernels start to pop, everything should be done. Make sure to listen to gauge when to turn off the heat.
- Immediately transfer your popcorn to a large serving bowl, toss with the bacon and if you like season with some kosher salt.
For more game day recipes, check out the rest of the #SundaySupper contributors below.
#SundaySupper Super Bowl Appetizers & Snacks:
- All American Ranch Cheese Ball from The Weekend Gourmet
- Bacon Double Cheese Burger Dip from In the Kitchen with KP
- Bacon Kettle Corn from The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
- Baked Crab Cakes from The Meltaways
- Buffalo Chicken filled Pull-Apart Loaf from Small Wallet Big Appetite
- Buffalo Chicken Pizza On A Stick from Neighborfood
- Buffalo Tofu Bites from Soni’s Food
- Cheeseburger Bites from Momma’s Meals
- Cheesy Jalapeno Popper Dip from Daily Dish Recipes
- Cranberry Glazed Meatballs from Curious Cuisiniere
- Easy White Queso with Chorizo from Supper for a Steal
- #GlutenFree 7 Layer Bean Dip from Cooking Underwriter
- Gulf Coast Smoked Tuna Dip from 30A Eats
- Ham & Cheese Crescents from Masala Herb
- Ham Crescents {Schinkenhoernle} #DairyFree from Galactopdx
- Little Filo Cheese Rolls from Food Lust People Love
- Mini Crab Bites from Webicurean
- Muffuletta Skewers from Magnolia Days
- Peach Jalapeno Fritters from I Run for Wine
- Philly Cheesesteak Bites from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Pizza Pretzel Rolls from Cravings of a Lunatic
- Pizza Wontons from Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Refried Black Beans with Pita Chips from Basic N Delicious
- Roasted Garlic-Bacon Dip from girlichef
- Roasted Red Pepper Hummus from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Stamp & Go! from The Lovely Pantry
- Sweet and Spicy Bacon Wrapped Dates from Noshing with the Nolands
- Tandoori Spiced Popcorn from MarocMama
- Wonton Cones Filled with Oriental Salad from Simply Gourmet
#SundaySupper Super Bowl Main Dishes:
- Bacon-Wrapped Chili Cheese Dogs from Damn Delicious
- Buffalo Chicken Sloppy Sandwiches from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Chicken in Passion Fruit Crunch from The Urban Mrs.
- Green Chile Cheeseburgers from Juanita’s Cocina
- Grilled Pizza with Sausage and Spinach from Ruffles & Truffles
- Marinated Rump Steak with Chimichurri Sliders from Vintage Kitchen Notes
- Meatball Sub Sliders from Country Girl in the Village
- Oven-Fried Catfish Fingers with Mango-Chili Dip from Pescetarian Journal
- Pigs in Sleeping Bags from Comfy Cuisine
- Turkey Sliders with Roasted Tomatoes from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Vegan “Hamburger Helper” Soup from What Smells So Good?
#SundaySupper Super Bowl Desserts:
- Shortbread Brownies from Baker Street
- Smores Blossom Cookies from Chocolate Moosey
- Sweet Little Pastries from Happy Baking Days
- Sweet Potato Cake Pops from Ninja Baking
- Toddler Truffles from In the Kitchen with Audrey
#SundaySupper Super Bowl Tablescape: 10 Tips For A Winning Superbowl Buffet Table from An Appealing Plan
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I need to buy some bacon, just to make this popcorn! Your pug is adorable!
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Awe! Look at that pug face – so cute! I’d rather watch the puppies too. And snack on this popcorn at the same time.
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I love the puppy bowl with kitty halftime show! lol
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Everything is better with bacon! I also have a sweet pug named Oliver! See you at the party! #SundaySupper
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I don’t have to share this, do I?
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I’m all about the Puppy Bow! 🙂 My favorite.
This popcorn sounds to die for!!!!
Bacon Popcorn!! Yes please! I am looking at this thinking I want to make it now and drizzle a little chocolate on top 🙂
I don’t know what I want more… the Pug or the Popcorn?
i’m so excited to watch the puppy bowl, i really hate watching sports lol. and this sounds like super delicious puppy bowl food. i need to try this like asap.
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I have never tried anything like this, could you pass me the bowl please!!
What I love about Pugs is that, like Boxers, they never lose that short-nosed puppy face. What I love about your popcorn? Exactly everything.
I don’t know what anyone could have against that face! Too cute!
And omg yummmyyy bacon kettle corn get into my liiiife
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Adding bacon to a recipe is almost always the right thing to do!
ugh that didn’t come out quite right! let’s just say, you had me at bacon lol
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OMG, bacon kettle corn! Yum! I’m more about the food than the game.
It’s so wrong, but so very very right!
My daughter has set the DVR to record the Puppy Bowl…so she can watch it twice!!! LOVE your sweet pug 🙂 And I also love your kettle corn…I’d just eat a bowl of it and skip everything else! I adore popcorn!!!
There is nothing I like better than a big bowl of delicious popcorn. And pugs. Pugs rule.
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This is a popcorn recipe I will be making! YUM
My husband is really skeptical about this one but I HAVE to try it. It sounds delicious to me. And hey if he doesn’t like it then that just means more for me. 🙂
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loving the dog pictures! this is sure ot be a crowd pleaser. I will take two bowls please.
Bacon in the popcorn? Why, yes, please. We only have one TV in the house so I couldn’t very well tell Brian he couldn’t watch the game. I pretended to care while wondering what the Puppy Bowl organizers have against beautiful little Cavaliers, too!
lol – the look on your pug’s face just slays me. What a cutie! A good friend of mine used to have two pugs, they were sweet boys. Always smiling. Now that I’ve got a puppy, I’m so fascinated by other people’s dogs and anything dog-related. What is this puppy bowl you speak of? As for this bacon kettle corn – hells to the yeah! It looks freaking fantastic! Wish I had a bowl of it right now (because bacon always = breakfast).
Puppy Bowl is on Animal Planet! You can probably find it online to watch. Absolutely adorable.
I MUST TRY THIS IMMEDIATELY.
Sounds amazing! 🙂
ooh, this looks so crunchy and yumm. The flavor must be so good. I prefer spiced popcorn to the sweet kind and this looks like a nice mix. will make this 🙂 !
I love bacon and I love kettle corn. Why didn’t I think of this sooner! you are my hero!
I know your guests loved you on game day! What a recipe!
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This is my kind of popcorn…I’m drooling over here in Texas!!
Bacon!! And popcorn! I love that you used bacon fat. Even better.
No calorie counting going on here! lol Love it!
Bacon and popcorn? Yes, please!
P.s. Love the photo of your pug, Susan =)
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Mmmmm bacon and popcorn! Fabulous idea. What a great snack, and your pouch……..too cute!
umm bacon on popcorn…sounds fabulous-such a great idea!!!
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Love this recipe! Will be linking back to this in my upcoming post 🙂
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