Cheeseburger Popcorn

Ingredients

1/2 cup popcorn kernels

2 slices bacon, diced

2 tablespoons beef trimmings, diced, or substitute 1 tablespoon rendered beef fat

1 teaspoon mustard powder

1 teaspoon tomato powder

1 teaspoon worcestershire powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon sesame seeds

1/2 teaspoon smoked salt

1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste

1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

1/4 cup cheddar cheese powder (or go rogue and use a cheese packet from a box of mac and cheese, just don't forget the next time you want to make mac and cheese)

Directions

In a medium skillet over medium-low heat, add the diced bacon and beef trimmings.

Cook until the fat has rendered and the bacon and beef bits are crispy, 8-12 minutes.

Strain through a fine mesh colander into a bowl and reserve the fat.

In a clean, small skillet over medium-low heat, toast the mustard powder, tomato powder, worcestershire powder, onion powder and sesame seeds until aromatic, 3-5 minutes. Set aside.