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Spicy Bacon Avocado Crostini

  • Author: Maxine Delarue
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Spicy Bacon Avocado Crostini are a delicious appetizer that combines crispy bacon, creamy avocado, and a hint of spice on toasted bread.


Ingredients

Scale

1 French baguette, sliced

2 ripe avocados, mashed

6 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 tablespoon lime juice

Salt and pepper to taste

Fresh cilantro for garnish


Instructions

1. 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

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3. 2. Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 5-7 minutes until golden.

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5. 3. In a bowl, mix the mashed avocados with lime juice, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.

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7. 4. Spread the avocado mixture generously on each toasted baguette slice.

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9. 5. Top with crumbled bacon and garnish with fresh cilantro.

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11. 6. Serve immediately and enjoy the spicy, savory flavors.


Notes

For extra flavor, add a drizzle of hot sauce on top before serving.

 

You can substitute bacon with turkey bacon for a lighter option.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 crostini
  • Calories: 150 kcal
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: bacon, avocado, crostini, appetizer