It may be a bit of a cliché, but everything really is better with bacon. And despite what a lot of really well meaning folks will tell you, it’s actually pretty good for you, fat and all. I’m sure a lot of folks eyes are popping out of their heads while reading this, but don’t take my word for it, read a little more on the subject here from Diane Sanfilippo of Balanced Bites.
Whichever reason that you decide to keep eating the bacon, here’s a great use of it by Michelle of Nom Nom Paleo. The use of bacon as a holding device for a sandwich is a genius idea, beyond the guacamole she’s used, I can think of many other great options for a true bacon sandwich. This would be perfect for appetizers at a party as well and healthy to boot.
It’s ridiculously easy to cook bacon in the microwave oven. (Clean-up is simple, too.) Just wrap a few slices between some sheets of paper towel, stick it all on a microwave-safe plate, and nuke away. I set my microwave at 70% power and zapped the bacon for about two-and-a-half minutes. If you find that your bacon’s not yet crisp, just nuke it a bit longer.
The filling for these “sandwiches”? Chunky homemade guacamole. If you’re pressed for time, simply mash up the flesh of half an avocado, and cut up the other half into half-inch cubes. Then mix both halves together in a bowl to get a nice blend of chunky ‘n creamy. Flavor it with a squirt or two of lime juice and a generous pinch of Kosher salt.
Done and done!
