Cream Cheese Avocado Bacon Bites – Step into the world of Cream Cheese Avocado Bacon Bites, a mouthwatering appetizer that’s perfect for any gathering or game-day celebration. Packed with the flavors of creamy avocado, crispy bacon and a medley of cheeses this recipe is guaranteed to steal the spotlight on your table. Featuring ingredients, like cream cheese, avocados and bacon it’s a bite explosion of taste that’s hard to resist.
The first time I whipped up these bites was for an impromptu game day get-together at our home. My husband, who tends to be critical of my kitchen experiments and even my little one—who can be quite selective when it comes to textures—both instantly fell in love after one bite. The combination of creamy yet crispy texture and an explosion of flavors had them completely hooked. It has since become a family favorite and an absolute must-have at our game day spreads. Every time we serve it up it never fails to bring smiles and requests for the recipe.
What makes this Cream Cheese Avocado Bacon Bites truly exceptional?
So what makes these Cream Cheese Avocado Bacon Bites truly exceptional? Firstly it’s their blend of flavors and textures—they’re creamy inside with a crunch on the outside. Additionally despite their gourmet appeal, these bites are surprisingly easy to prepare. They also offer versatility as they make an appetizer option, for various occasions. Finally this recipe offers an opportunity to deliciously include avocados, in your diet.
What You Need To Make This Cream Cheese Avocado Bacon Bites Recipe?
Cream Cheese & Avocado: These two elements are the stars blending harmoniously to construct a pleasing and velvety consistency. The cream cheese brings a whiff of luxury while the avocado adds its buttery flavor resulting in each bite being an unconditional satisfaction.
Crispy Bacon: There’s nothing, like the delightful crunch and pungent palatability of bacon. It supplies that satisfying crispiness with a taste that enhances everything it touches.
Sharp Cheddar and Pepper Jack: This vibrant duo brings both convenience and excitement to the table. The sharp cheddar shows a taste that warms your palate while the pepper jack spices things up with its rush making each peck an experience of flavors.
Jalapeños and Green Onions: These ingredients add a burst of flavor to the mix. The jalapeños furnish an amount of mild heat while the green onions contribute a slight crunch and zesty freshness reminiscent of garden fresh veggies.
Cilantro and Lime Juice: These components bring brilliance to every morsel. Cilantro adds its aromatic touch while lime juice provides a twist that cuts through the richness like a burst of sunshine.
Seasonings (Garlic Salt, Cajun Seasoning, Pepper): Consider these seasonings as our secret blend that elevates each bite to perfection. Each one donates its taste silhouette creating a captivating savory experience, for your taste buds.
Steps To Make Cream Cheese Avocado Bacon Bites:
Step 1: Start by frying the bacon until it’s perfectly crispy. Let it rest on a paper towel-lined plate, then crumble it once it’s cool enough to handle. This step is crucial for that addictive crunch in every bite.
Step 2: In a large bowl, whip the cream cheese on medium for 2-3 minutes until it’s fluffy and creamy. This is your base. Now, fold in all the other filling ingredients except the avocados. You want to mix these gently at the end to maintain their shape, giving the bites those delightful avocado chunks.
Step 3: Once your avocados are folded in, let the mixture chill. Then, with joy and maybe a little dance, shape them into balls. It’s messy, but oh, so fun!
Step 4: Create a little assembly line for your coating – flour, buttermilk-egg mix, then breadcrumbs. Each ball gets a dive in each station. It’s like dressing them up for their big debut.
Step 5: Heat your oil and carefully fry these beauties until they’re golden and irresistible. The aroma alone will gather everyone around the kitchen.
Step 6: Serve these golden bites of joy warm with a side of your favorite dipping sauce. Watch them disappear and bask in the compliments.
Tip:
One awesome tip to assemble these Cream Cheese Avocado Bacon Bites more tempting is to make sure your avocados are completely ripe. You don’t want them too hard or too soft. This is important because the texture of the avocado plays a role, in how the bites feel in your mouth. When the avocados are ripe they blend smoothly with the cream cheese keeping their texture without turning mushy when mixed.
To check for ripeness gently press the avocado skin with your thumb. It should give a little under pressure. Shouldn’t feel squishy. This lead guarantees that your filling turns out absolutely creamy with the portion of avocado texture making each peck a satisfying venture. Remember, using high-quality ingredients makes all the difference in your dish and when it comes to something, as simple yet as these bites every detail matters.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I prepare these bites in advance?
Absolutely! Simply. Coat them then freeze. When you’re ready to serve fry them from the freezer allowing a bit of cooking time to achieve that perfect golden and crispy texture.
What dipping sauce works well with these bites?
You have some choices! Consider trying them with a lime sauce, for a touch or perhaps ranch or garlic aioli for a creamy complement. If you prefer some heat spicy mayo can add that kick. It’s all, about choosing what suits your taste buds best!
How do I keep the avocados from browning?
To keep those avocados looking green and fresh simply add some lime juice to the mixture. Additionally before chilling the mixture cover it with wrap pressed directly onto its surface to keep out any air and maintain the color of the avocados.
Cream Cheese Avocado Bacon Bites
Ingredients
For The Cream Cheese Avocado Bacon Filling:
- 2 8 ounces packages cream cheese, softened
- 3 large avocados diced small
- 1 pound bacon crisp and crumbled
- 1 c Sharp cheddar shredded
- 1 c Pepper Jack shredded
- ½ c diced jalapenos I used diced pickled jalapenos from a jar
- ½ c green onions sliced
- ½ c cilantro chopped
- ¼ c red onions diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
For The Coating:
- 1 c buttermilk
- 1 egg
- 1 c flour
- 1-2 c Panko bread crumbs
- 2 + c vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Start by frying the bacon until it becomes crispy. Once done let it drain on some paper towels and allow it to cool. Once cooled crumble the bacon into pieces.
- Preparing the Filling: In a bowl beat the cream cheese until it becomes smooth. Then add in the bacon, shredded cheeses, jalapeños, green onions, cilantro, red onions, garlic salt, Cajun seasoning, pepper and lime juice. Mix everything well. Lastly gently fold in the avocados. Let this mixture chill, in the refrigerator for an hour.
- Getting Ready with Coating: Arrange three bowls. One with flour in it; another with whisked buttermilk and egg mixture; and finally one with Panko breadcrumbs.
- Shaping the Bites: Take a tablespoon of the chilled mixture. Shape it into a ball using your hands. Roll this ball in flour to coat it evenly dip it into the buttermilk mixture before coating it with breadcrumbs. Place each coated bite on a baking sheet.
- To help maintain their shape during frying freeze these coated bites for approximately an hour.
- Heat some oil in a pan. Fry these bites in batches until they become golden brown which should take around 2 minutes per batch. After frying each batch of bites thoroughly drain them on paper towels to remove any oil.
- Serve your Cream Cheese Avocado Bacon Bites warm along with your dipping sauce, for added flavor enjoyment.
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