April 19, 2024
Mini Maple Bacon Popcorn Balls
Recipe developed by bloggers Anna and Lisa from Garnish with Lemon
Minutes Prep time: 30
Minutes Total time: 30
Servings: 20
Difficulty: easy
Ingredients
Ingredients
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PAM® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
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1/2 cup Orville Redenbacher's® Gourmet® Popping Corn
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6 cups miniature marshmallows, divided
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4 tablespoons butter, divided
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2 teaspoons maple extract, divided
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1-1/3 cups chopped cooked pork bacon, divided
Mini Maple Bacon Popcorn Balls
Nutrition information
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 2 mg | 0 |
| Carbohydrate | 16 g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 15 mg | 5% |
| Total Fat | 6 g | 10% |
| Iron | 2% | |
| Calories | 132 kcal | 7% |
| Sodium | 227 mg | 9% |
| Protein | 4 g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3 g | 13% |
| Sugars | 9 g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0 |
Directions
Directions
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Step one
Spray large bowl, rubber spatula and piece of waxed paper with cooking spray; set aside. Pop kernel corn according to package directions. Remove all unpopped kernels and place half of popped corn (about 8 cups) in bowl.
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Step two
Place 3 cups marshmallows and 2 tablespoons butter in microwave-safe bowl; microwave on HIGH 45 seconds or until marshmallows melt and mixture blends together smoothly when stirred. Stir in 1 teaspoon extract.
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Step three
Pour marshmallow mixture over popped corn in bowl. Toss with rubber spatula to coat.
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Step four
Add 2/3 cup chopped bacon and stir to combine. Using a small cookie scoop, divide mixture and shape into 20 mini balls (1-1/2 to 2 inches in diameter). Place on waxed paper.
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Step five
Repeat above steps with remaining popped corn, marshmallows, butter, extract and bacon.
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Mini Maple Bacon Popcorn Balls
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