Sweet Potato Bites with Avocado and Bacon. Ive read that in successful relationships, each partner brings different strengths. Ben, for his contribution, can remember the play by play of every Notre Dame football game in the last 2. For my part, I can remember everything the two of us have ever eaten while watching, these Sweet Potato Bites with Avocado and Bacon in particular. Clearly, we are made for each other I jest. Im sure, if pressed or if the last Sweet Potato Bite were at stake, I could find one game Ben missed in the last 2. In fact, this time of year, our entire communication system shifts to the teams schedule. Sample conversation. This tuna salad gets added creaminess from avocado and packs a punch with jalapeno and onion. Please note, this actually happened. More than once. Me The wedding is the 2. Ben WhatMe checks schedule on phone The Michigan State Game. Ben Ah, OK. Its not during the game is itWhy my husbands brain is wired this way, I can no more easily explain it than I can my ability to remember every restaurant the two of us have eaten in together, what we each ordered, and our final verdict. Some people are born to solve complex mathematical formulas. I am born to remember menusand the words to every NSYNC song ever written. As I said, different strengths. Ben and my unique, er, talents join forces anytime we are hosting a game watch. Ben takes care of the party timing, DVRing, and positioning the couches and chairs for optimal viewing. I take care of the menu and invite the guests. If Im invested in the team, I do care about the outcome of the game, but to be totally honest, I love football and all sports for that matter most for the social aspect. After all, why watch a game all by yourself when you can watch it with friends and an epic spread of game day food Oven the dozens of game day recipes Ive made over the years, these Sweet Potato Bites with Avocado and Bacon have remained a long running crowd pleaser. The recipe has a few simple ingredients and spices that, while separately delicious, truly have been meant to be together all along avocado, bacon, and sweet potatoes. Start by slicing and baking the sweet potato to make chips. I dont get it what do nt i get ok i just dont understand what is too late because if its time to eat the avocado then why didnt u what else do you have going onThen, while you wait for them to crisp in the oven, make a quick guacamole by mashing avocado with lime and smoked paprika. Take this heavenly green concoction and settle it atop the sweet potato chips. Smother the whole shebang with crispy bacon and cilantro. You just built the perfect game day bite. I suppose I had them when I very little, but I was fifteen when I remember vividly meeting my first avocado, bundled with rice in a California roll. An easy lunch recipe ready in minutes, this Avocado Tuna Salad will quickly become a lunch staple. Swap the mayo for avocado in this healthy lunch recipe Broccoli Quesadilla with Avocado, Garlic and Dill are a great and easy vegetarian quesadilla idea. A yummy vegetarian broccoli quesadilla recipe. Whether you have one lonely avocado hanging out in the fridge, or a bunch fresh from the store here are. Chicken salad lettuce wraps lightened up with healthy avocado and NO mayonnaise at all These wraps are going to quickly become a lunch favorite. Turkey, Avocado Hummus Wrap is a quick and filling lunch idea that takes just 5 minutes to make To be honest, and maybe Im just not very picky, your first avocado doesnt look that bad. Ive seen much worse, like really, really brown and gross. Is It Ok To Eat A Brown Avocado' title='Is It Ok To Eat A Brown Avocado' />In addition to being ridiculously yummy and addictive did I mention that bacon and avocado are involved, this easy sweet potato bite appetizer is allergy friendly, making it good choice for parties where guests have different dietary restrictions. Theyre gluten free, dairy free, egg free, and Paleo too. If you have a guest who is vegetarian or vegan, you can also omit the bacon or top only some of the bites. Spoiler if you invite me I will be eating the bites with the bacon. Dont judgeIn addition to being one of my most trusted appetizer recipes, these Paleo Sweet Potato Bites with Bacon and Guacamole have become a reader favorite too. I originally shared this recipe way back in 2. For a step by step of how to make these Sweet Potato Bites with Bacon and Guacamole, watch this short recipe video Sweet Potato Bites with Avocado and Bacon. Baked Sweet Potato Bites topped with avocado, bacon, and cilantro. This easy, crowd pleasing appetizer is always a hit at partiesGluten free and Paleo. Yield about 4. 0 bites. Prep Time 1. 5 minutes. Cook Time 3. 0 minutes. Total Time 4. 5 minutes. Ingredients 4 slices thick cut bacon about 3 ounces2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil. Directions Preheat oven to 4. F. Bake bacon according to these directions. Remove to a paper towellined plate and lightly pat dry. Once cool enough to handle, dice and set aside. If necessary, move the racks to the upper and lower thirds of the oven. Increase the oven temperature to 4. F. Line two rimmed baking sheets with foil if reusing one of the bacon sheets, change out the foil for a fresh piece. Brush sheets with 12 tablespoon olive oil each. With a mandoline or very sharp knife, slice the sweet potatoes into 12 to 14 inch slices. Arrange the slices in a single layer on the oiled baking sheets, then brush tops with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and black pepper. Bake for 2. 0 to 2. Remove the pans from the oven, flip the slices over, then roast for an additional 8 to 1. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the avocado, lime juice, remaining 14 teaspoon salt, and smoked paprika. Mash lightly with a fork, leaving the mixture slightly chunky. Set aside. Transfer the baked sweet potato slices to a serving plate. Top each with a dollop of the avocado mixture, chopped bacon, and cilantro. Serve warm or at room temperature. Make ahead tips Slice the sweet potatoes and bake the bacon up to 1 day in advance. Store separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator. The avocado mixture can be made a few hours in advance. Store in the refrigerator with plastic wrap pressed tightly against the top to prevent browning. I recommend baking the sweet potatoes and assembling the bites as close to serving time as possible, as they do become a bit soggy as they sit. Even if they do soften somewhat, they will still be delicious All images and text Erin ClarkeWell Plated. Nutrition Information. Serving Size 1 bite. Amount Per Serving Calories 3. Calories. Total Fat 2g. Cholesterol 1mg. Sodium 5. Carbohydrates 3g. Fiber 1g. Sugar 1g. Protein 1g. Did you try this recipeI want to see Follow Well Plated on Instagram, snap a photo, and tag it wellplated. I love to know what you are making JulyMemorial DayLabor Day, Almost Vegetarian, Any Season, Appetizers, Fall, Game Day, Gluten Free, Healthy Savory Dishes, Recipes by Diet, Recipes by Occasion, Recipes by Season, Recipes by Type, Winter. How To Make Raspberry Pie. Never Buy A Rotten Avocado Again. Where I live, far from avocado country, its not unusual for organic avocados to be 2. Oh, waaah, you big crybaby, locavore purists might argue, avocados are expensive because you live in Seattle, so stop buying non local foodTo which I reply The zombies can have my guacamole when they pry it from my salt covered, tortilla chip holding fingers. In any event, if you are paying 3 for a single avocado, you want that avocado to be freaking perfect soft but not bruised, fully ripe but not rotten. But I suspect many avocado lovers have experienced, as I have, the disappointment of slicing into their avo only to find brown streaks or dark, rotten bruising on the inside. Gross. Heres how to make sure that never happens again. Before you commit to a specific avocado, look for all the external signs of ripe but not rotten. With a Hass avocado the variety we tend to get on the West coast, the skin should be very dark green to black and bumpy. The fruit should feel heavy and firm, with no obvious smooshy parts or flat areas. Now heres the trick. Once youve got a good candidate, take a sneak peak at whats inside. Discreetly flick the dry stem off the fruit. If you see a brown patch under the stem, put that avocado back. It will be gross inside. Like this But, if the fruit right under the stem is bright avocado yellow green, you have a winner. Your avocado will be great. Like this This technique has never failed me. Haas avocados purchased hard and green will ripen nicely on the counter over several days. However, once your avocado hits that black skinned stage, dont delay in enjoying it. The difference between a soft and creamy avocado and a brown streaked, half rotten one is only a few days on the counter.