Description
A quick, 10-minute sandwich featuring thick-cut turkey bacon pan-fried for maximum crunch, layered with creamy lemon-seasoned avocado on toasted sourdough bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 slices thick-cut turkey bacon
- 2 medium ripe avocados, halved and pitted
- 2 thick slices sourdough or whole wheat bread
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
- Juice of 1/2 lemon or lime
- Pinch of sea salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- Optional: 1 tablespoon mayonnaise or Dijon mustard
- Optional: 2 thin slices ripe tomato
Instructions
- Place turkey bacon slices in a cold skillet and turn heat to medium-low. Cook for 3-4 minutes, flipping occasionally, until browned and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Scoop avocado flesh into a small bowl. Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mash with a fork until mostly smooth but with some chunks for texture.
- Spread softened butter on one side of each bread slice. Place bread butter-side down in the skillet over medium heat. Toast for 1-2 minutes until golden, then flip and toast the other side.
- Spread the avocado mash generously on one slice of toasted bread. Layer the crispy turkey bacon on top. Add tomato slices if using.
- Top with the second slice of bread, butter-side up. Press down gently.
- Optional: Return assembled sandwich to skillet over low heat for 1 minute on each side to warm through and meld flavors.
Notes
Start turkey bacon in a cold pan to render fat slowly and achieve crispiness without burning. Use ripe avocados that yield to gentle pressure. For meal prep, store components separately to prevent soggy bread. Rinse turkey bacon before cooking to reduce sodium if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-7 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 32
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 10
- Protein: 18
Keywords: turkey bacon, avocado sandwich, quick breakfast, healthy lunch, crispy bacon, sourdough, meal prep, 10 minute meal