Popcorn With Bacon & Parmesan

Step 1: Heat a large heavy frying pan over medium-high heat and add the bacon and cook, stirring as the fat renders, for about 5or until the bacon is crisp.

Step 2: Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels.

Step 3: Pour the bacon fat into a small bowl, leaving the brown solids behind, reserving the bacon fat.

Step 4: Heat a large heavy pot over medium-high heat until hot and add the oil and popping corn and cover the pot.

Step 5: Once the kernels begin to pop, using pot holders, shake the pan constantly over the heat as the corn pops for about 5 minutes or until all the corn has popped.

Step 6: In a large bowl, toss the popcorn with the bacon, reserved bacon fat, and the salt.

Step 7: Using a microplane grater, finely grate most of the parmesan over the popcorn and toss to coat.

Step 8: Grate more cheese on top and serve immediately.