Ingredients

1 tsp mustard powder

3/4 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

6 slices bacon, diced

4 oz ground beef

1 tbsp vegetable oil

1/3 cup popcorn kernels (unpopped)

3 tbsp cheese powder

1 tbsp dill pickle powder

1 green onion, thinly sliced

Directions

1. In small bowl, whisk together mustard powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Set aside for Step 4.
2. In large skillet set over medium-low heat, cook bacon and ground beef for 8 to 10 minutes or until fat renders and mixture is golden brown and crispy. Transfer to plate lined with paper towel to drain. Reserve 2 tbsp bacon fat.
3. Pour vegetable oil in large heavy-bottomed saucepan set over high heat. Add reserved bacon fat. Add popcorn kernels; stir to coat in oil mixture and spread in even layer. Cover with lid. Shaking saucepan, cook for 2 to 4 minutes or until popcorn starts to pop, then shake less frequently, at about 2-seconds intervals, until popping sounds have almost stopped. Remove from heat. Open lid away from you.
4. Transfer half the popcorn to a large bowl and toss with cheese powder. Toss the popcorn in the saucepan with the dill pickle powder; transfer to the large bowl of cheese popcorn. Add bacon mixture and reserved seasoning; toss to combine.
5. Garnish with green onion.

Tips: For a beefy flavor, sprinkle popped popcorn with 1/4 tsp beef bouillon powder or steak spice if desired.

For extra-cheesy popcorn, sprinkle popped popcorn with 1/2 cup shredded mild or sharp Cheddar cheese.

You can find cheese powder and dill pickle powder online or at well-stocked grocery stores.