Creative Fall Finger Foods

Spicy Maple Bacon, Pop Secret Homestyle Popcorn with Diamond Almonds

Ingredients

• 6 c. Pop Secret Homestyle Popcorn, popped
• 12/3 c. (6 oz.) Diamond Sliced Almonds
• 1 t. chipotle chile powder
• 1/4 c. maple syrup
• 3/4 c. bacon bits
• 1/4 c. chopped Italian parsley
• 1/2 t. sea salt crystals

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Spread Diamond Sliced Almonds on a large baking sheet. Toast, stirring occasionally, about 8 mins.
3. In a large bowl, combine the toasted almonds, Pop Secret Homestyle Popcorn and chipotle chile powder; toss well.
4. Add the maple syrup; toss again. Transfer the mixture to baking sheet; bake, stirring occasionally, until dry and toasty, about 20 mins.
5. In a large serving bowl, combine nut and popcorn mixture, bacon bits, parsley and salt; toss well. Serve immediately.

recipe and image from DiamondFoods

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip

Ingredients

• 1 8-ounce brick of cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Beat all ingredients with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
2. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.
3. Serve with gingersnap cookies, sliced apples or graham crackers.

TIP:  Want something that the kids can help make?  Slice up a few apples, dip them in peanut butter and roll in crushed cornflakes.  They’re delicious, look great and the kids can go everything but the slicing!