Guacamole Bacon Deviled Eggs

 

DID YOU KNOW?

One-third of a medium avocado has 80 calories and contributes nearly 20 vitamins and minerals, making it a great nutrient-dense food choice. The avocado is virtually the only fruit that contains heart-healthy monounsaturated fat – good fat! California Avocados are naturally sodium, sugar, and cholesterol-free. Avocados can be added to many main meals and sides for an added nutritional boost.

Avocado, bacon, eggs, what's not to like! Great appetizer for easy summer living. Avocados brown quickly so be ready to serve soon after making.

Recipe adapted from closetcooking.com 

Ingredients:

• 6 eggs, boiled, cooled, peeled, and cut in half
• 1 large avocado, mashed
• 2 tablespoons bacon, cooked and crumbled about 4-5 slices of cooked bacon crumbled
• 1 tablespoon jalapeno, finely diced
• 2 tablespoons red onion, finely diced
• 2 tablespoons diced tomato
• 1 tablespoon lime juice (~1/2 lime)
• 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
• Salt, pepper, and cayenne to taste
• Pinch chili powder (for garnish) I used smoked  paprika  

Directions: 

• Fry bacon, and crumble. 
• Scoop the yolks out of the egg halves. Refrigerate egg whites for a few hours to chill. Mash yolks and mix with the avocado, bacon, jalapeno, onion, tomato, lime juice, and cilantro. 
• Season mixture with salt, pepper, and cayenne.
• Place a tablespoon of the mixture back into the holes left by the yolks in the eggs and serve garnished with extra bacon and a pinch of chili powder or paprika.
  
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