Roasted Bacon with Avocado
Prep
15 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite quick weeknight dishes because it comes together in just 40 minutes and tastes restaurant quality without the fuss. The crispy roasted bacon paired with creamy avocado is a match made in heaven, and I love that avocados are packed with heart healthy monounsaturated fats. What makes this recipe so practical is that you probably have most of these ingredients on hand already, and the prep work is minimal. The panko breadcrumbs add a wonderful textural contrast that keeps things interesting, while fresh cilantro and lime juice bring brightness to every bite. Trust me, once you try this combination, you'll find yourself making it again and again.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 12bacon strips(cut in half crosswise)
- 2ripe avocados(halved and pitted)
- 3 tablespoonsfresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
- 2garlic cloves(minced)
- 118 mlpanko breadcrumbs
- ½ teaspoonsea salt
- ¼ teaspoonblack pepper
- ¼ teaspoonred pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoonsfresh cilantro leaves(chopped)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange bacon pieces in a single layer without overlapping.
Tip: Arrange bacon in a staggered pattern to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- 2
Roast bacon for 20-25 minutes until crispy and golden brown, stirring halfway through cooking time.
Tip: Watch carefully in the final 5 minutes to prevent burning.
- 3
While bacon roasts, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, sea salt, and black pepper in a small bowl to create the dressing.
Tip: Prepare the dressing while the bacon cooks to save time.
- 4
Toast panko breadcrumbs in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
Tip: Watch the breadcrumbs closely as they toast quickly and can burn easily.
- 5
Remove roasted bacon from oven and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Tip: Let bacon cool for 1-2 minutes before serving for optimal crispiness.
- 6
Cut avocado halves into thin slices and arrange on a serving platter or individual plates.
Tip: Slice avocado just before serving to prevent browning.
- 7
Arrange crispy bacon pieces over the avocado slices, then drizzle generously with the lime-garlic dressing.
- 8
Sprinkle toasted breadcrumbs evenly over the top, then garnish with red pepper flakes and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately.
Tip: The contrast of warm bacon with cool avocado is best enjoyed right away.
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