Avocado and Bacon Cheese Crisps
Crunchy, smoky snacks made with melted cheese, creamy avocado, and crispy bacon, baked until golden perfection. This American-inspired keto recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs bacon, avocado, shredded cheddar cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 270 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 medium, peeled and pitted avocado
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- pinch salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cook 4 slices bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, then transfer to paper towels to drain. Once cool, crumble the bacon.
- Step 2: Preheat oven to 400°F. Place 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese in the center of the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 3-4 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbling.
- Step 3: While cheese bakes, scoop flesh from 1 medium avocado and mash with a fork until smooth. Stir in 1/4 tsp paprika and a pinch of salt.
- Step 4: Using a spoon, spread the mashed avocado evenly over the melted cheese, then sprinkle with crumbled bacon. Return to oven and bake for 5-7 minutes until edges are golden and crisp.







