Cream Cheese Avocado Bacon Bites

Step 1

Fry bacon until crispy then place fried bacon on a plate lined with paper towels. Once cool enough to handle, crumble and set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese for 2-3 minutes on medium speed until creamy.

Step 3

Add remaining ingredients, except avocados, stir.

Step 4

Gently stir diced avocados into mixture then chill in the fridge for an hour.

Step 5

Add flour to a bowl.

Step 6

Whisk buttermilk and egg together in another bowl.

Step 7

Place bread crumbs in a third bowl.

Step 8

Form about a tablespoon of mixture into a ball.

Step 9

Roll each ball in flour, then into the buttermilk mixture, lastly into the bread crumbs and place on a baking sheet that will fit into the freezer.

Step 10

Flash freeze for about an hour so they hold their shape while frying.

Step 11

Using a large cast iron pan or heavy bottom pan, heat oil over medium heat to 350°.

Step 12

Place approximately 6-8 balls in frying pan and fry until golden brown, turning frequently, approximately 2 minutes.

Step 13

Remove from oil and place on a plate lined with paper towels.

Step 14

Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.