Baked Avocados
Baked avocado is stuffed with a rich bacon cheddar filling and baked to soft, savory perfection. It’s a unique appetizer that’s surprisingly delicious!
Ingredients
- 3 ripe avocados (halved and pitted)
- salt
- pepper
- 2 limes (juiced)
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoon chili sauce
- 5-6 strips bacon (cooked and crumbled)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Slice avocados in half and remove pits. Scoop out a small amount of flesh to create a larger well; transfer scooped avocado to a bowl.
- Place avocado halves cut-side up on a baking sheet. Drizzle with lime juice and season with salt and pepper.
- In the bowl, mix reserved avocado with mayonnaise, chili sauce, crumbled bacon, and shredded cheddar until combined. Spoon filling evenly into avocado halves.
- Bake 12–15 minutes, until filling is golden and heated through. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use ripe (but not overripe) avocados - they should give slightly when gently squeezed.
- If your avocado halves wobble, bake them in a small dish or make foil rings to keep them steady.
- Lime juice adds fresh flavor and helps keep the avocado from browning while you prep.
- Freshly shredded cheddar melts smoother than pre-shredded and gives the creamiest filling.
- Chili sauce isn’t spicy - it adds a sweet, tangy flavor (usually found near the ketchup).
- Don’t overbake - you’re just heating through until the top is golden and bubbly.
- These are best served fresh (leftovers can get soft and just aren’t as good reheated).
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 414kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 9gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 0.05gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 398mgPotassium: 609mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 392IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 157mgIron: 1mg
