By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 11, 2026

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Bacon Chocolate Covered Popcorn

Serves 6

301 cal · 45 min

Bacon Chocolate Covered Popcorn

Recipe GLPRc1ea2a4cb85250

4.0(1)
Snack
45 min
301 cal
Servings: 6
Microwave
Oven
SNAP eligible

A sweet and savory snack combining crispy popcorn, smooth melted chocolate, and smoky bacon pieces. This easy-to-make treat is perfect for parties, movie nights, or as a unique appetizer that balances rich chocolate with salty, smoky flavors.

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Ingredients

¼ cup crispy bacon, diced

1 teaspoon coconut oil

6 cups popped popcorn

½ cup semisweet chocolate, chopped

Directions

  1. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Spread the popped popcorn in an even layer across the prepared sheet.

  2. Place the chopped semisweet chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat on high for 1 minute, stirring halfway through, until the mixture is completely melted and smooth.

  3. Drizzle the melted chocolate mixture evenly over the popcorn using a spoon or fork, coating as much as possible.

  4. Sprinkle the diced crispy bacon over the chocolate-coated popcorn and gently toss to combine, ensuring the bacon pieces are distributed throughout.

  5. Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for 10 minutes until the chocolate is completely set and firm.

  6. Remove from the refrigerator and serve immediately. Break apart any clumps and enjoy while fresh.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4

All four ingredients are standard stock at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Walmart, or ALDI, with no special trip required. At roughly $0.75 per serving when bulk popcorn and bar chocolate are used, this is genuinely cheap—bacon and coconut oil are the only contributors to cost. The stated 45 minutes is honest and mostly passive (popping corn, melting chocolate, crisping bacon), making this approachable on a weeknight. It does not reheat well since reheated chocolate loses snap and popcorn goes stale, so plan to eat same-night, and it's fussy enough that humidity and timing matter for setting the chocolate coat."

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