Cream Cheese Avocado Bacon Bites
Yield, in an escapade with Cream Cheese Avocado Bacon Bites. Where the creaminess of cream cheese seamlessly combines with the buttery consistency of avocados along with the captivating smoky crunch of bacon. Each morsel proposes a medley of creamy goodness all dressed in a crisp golden breadcrumb layer for that immaculate contrast. Whether it's for assemblages. Game days or as a pleasure at home these bites showcase the mysticism that transpires when modest components are imbued with tenderness and imagination. Prepare yourself to be delighted by a flavor trip with every nibble—a true jewel, for your taste buds that will surely vamoose you dreaming for more.
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Servings: 36 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.
Notes
For those who adore the delectable and flavorful Cream Cheese Avocado Bacon Bites but require or prefer an alternative fret not! This recipe can effortlessly be tailored to suit your preferences without sacrificing any of the taste or texture. Just swap out the flour for your gluten-free flour blend—this choice will guarantee that the bites retain their delightful crispiness, on the outside. To achieve that crunch opt for gluten-free Panko breadcrumbs, which are now readily available. With these substitutions you can relish in this tantalizing appetizer ensuring that everyone, at your table regardless of their restrictions can partake in this scrumptious indulgence.