Ingredients
2 packages (8 oz each) softened cream cheese
3 large avocados, diced small
1 lb crispy crumbled bacon
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
½ cup diced jalapenos (pickled or fresh)
½ cup sliced green onions
½ cup chopped cilantro
¼ cup diced red onions
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 cup flour
1 egg
1 cup buttermilk
1–2 cups breadcrumbs
2+ cups oil for frying
Instructions
1-Fry the bacon until crispy, drain on paper towels, and crumble once cooled.
2-Beat the cream cheese in a large bowl for 2-3 minutes until creamy, then add all ingredients except avocados and mix well.
3-Gently fold in the diced avocados, cover, and chill in the refrigerator for one hour.
4-For the coating, place flour in one bowl, whisk egg and buttermilk in another, and put breadcrumbs in a third.
5-Form the mixture into balls, roll in flour, then egg mixture, and finally breadcrumbs, and freeze on a baking sheet for about one hour.
6-To fry, heat oil and cook 6-8 balls at a time, turning frequently, until golden brown, about 2 minutes, then drain on paper towels.
Last Step:
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🔥 Use a cast iron or heavy-bottom pan for more even frying.
❄️ Flash freeze the balls before frying to help maintain their shape.
🥥 Substitute almond meal for flour and breadcrumbs for a keto-friendly version.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free option if almond meal substituted
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 235mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 27mg