BLT Bruschetta Recipe

Name: BLT Bruschetta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 to 8 slices bacon, chopped; 1 loaf crusty Italian bread; 3 ripe Hass avocados, pitted and peeled; Juice of 1 lemon, divided; Salt and pepper; 1 large garlic clove, mashed into a paste; 2 pints heirloom tomatoes, chopped; 1 handful of arugula, chopped; 4 sprigs of fresh tarragon, leaves removed and chopped; 1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves, chopped; 3 tablespoons EVOO (extra-virgin olive oil)

Servings: persons

6 to 8 slices bacon, chopped
1 loaf crusty Italian bread
3 ripe Hass avocados, pitted and peeled
Juice of 1 lemon, divided
Salt and pepper
1 large garlic clove, mashed into a paste
2 pints heirloom tomatoes, chopped
1 handful of arugula, chopped
4 sprigs of fresh tarragon, leaves removed and chopped
1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves, chopped
3 tablespoons EVOO (extra-virgin olive oil)

1
Preheat the grill or broiler.
2
Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat.
3
Add the bacon and cook until crispy.
4
Drain on a paper-towel-lined plate and reserve.
5
Slice the bread about an inch thick.
6
Char the bread on both sides on the grill or under the broiler.
7
Remove and reserve.
8
In a medium-size mixing bowl, mash up the avocado with half of the lemon juice, salt and pepper, and the mashed garlic, then spread some avocado mash onto each piece of charred sliced bread.
9
In another mixing bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes with the arugula, tarragon, basil, salt and pepper, the reserved bacon, the remaining lemon juice, and the EVOO.
10
Top each of the avocado-smeared bread slices with some of the tomato, bacon, and arugula mixture.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 to 8 slices bacon, chopped, 1 loaf crusty Italian bread, 3 ripe Hass avocados, pitted and peeled, Juice of 1 lemon, divided, and more.

Yes, BLT Bruschetta falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

BLT Bruschetta

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