BLT Stuffed Avocados
Description
Avocado and bacon lovers will devour these avocados stuffed with crispy bacon, croutons, chopped tomatoes and lettuce. Even people who aren't so crazy about avocados will love them. They make a great light lunch in just a few minutes.
Ingredients
4 strips thick cut bacon
1 c. fresh bread cubes (sourdough, or other crusty bread)
1 c. tomatoes, chopped
1 c. romaine lettuce, chopped and loosely packed
2 T. mayonnaise
3 - 4 large ripe avocados
salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Directions
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Wash tomatoes; chop. Wash and drain lettuce; chop. Rinse avocados and dry.
In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon about 5 minutes on each side until crispy. Place bacon slices on a paper towel lined platter to drain and cool.
Place bread cubes in the skillet in the bacon fat; cook about 5 minutes until the bread cubes are golden brown and crispy, stirring occasionally.
Chop bacon into small pieces; place in a bowl with the browned croutons, tomatoes, and romaine. Stir to coat with mayonnaise; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Cut avocados in half; remove the pits; season the tops with salt. Place spoonfuls of the BLT mixture into each avocado.
Serve immediately.
Makes 8 halves.
**Store bought croutons can be substituted for the homemade, if desired.