BLT Guacamole

Name: BLT Guacamole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 4 bacon strips; 3 medium ripe avocado, peeled; 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 cup finely chopped romaine; 1/2 cup quartered grape tomatoes

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Cook: 15 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

The savory flavors and crunch of a classic BLT sandwich are combined with creamy avocados to make tasty BLT guacamole.

Ingredients

4 bacon strips
3 medium ripe avocado, peeled
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup finely chopped romaine
1/2 cup quartered grape tomatoes

Directions

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bacon; cook until crispy, 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; let cool. Roughly chop; set aside.
Place avocados in a large bowl; mash with a fork until creamy. Stir in red onion, cilantro, lime juice and garlic powder until combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Fold in romaine lettuce, tomatoes and chopped bacon. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 199 calories, 18g fat (4g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 131mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 5g fiber), 4g protein.

This twist on the classic Mexican dip combines the flavors of a BLT sandwich with creamy guacamole. It's a huge hit with my whole family. —Susan Bronson, Rhinelander, Wisconsin

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