BLTs with Raisin-Avocado Spread

Name: BLTs with Raisin-Avocado Spread
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed; 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed; 1/2 cup golden raisins; 1/4 cup pine nuts; 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 12 slices sourdough bread, toasted; 12 bacon strips, cooked and halved; 12 romaine leaves; 6 slices tomato

If you’re looking to dress up a bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich, try spreading on a blend of cream cheese, avocado and raisins instead of mayonnaise. Veronica Callaghan of Glastonbury, Connecticut shares her tasty twist on this classic.

Ingredients

1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
12 slices sourdough bread, toasted
12 bacon strips, cooked and halved
12 romaine leaves
6 slices tomato

Directions

In a food processor, combine the first seven ingredients; cover and process until blended. Spread evenly over six slices of toast. Layer with bacon, lettuce and tomato. Top with remaining toast.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 446 calories, 23g fat (8g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 853mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 5g fiber), 14g protein.

Originally published as BLT's with Raisin Avocado Spread in Simple & Delicious May/June 2007

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CoreyAnn

May 30, 2012

The avocado spread is surprisingly and subtly sweet due to the cream cheese and raisins. I used store-bought tomatoes, but ripened them in a brown paper bag with an apple to bring out their full flavor and juiciness. A huge hit at home!
JessBella6

Sep 7, 2010

The avocado raisin spread is perfect! Great flavor. The sweetness of the raisins is unexpectedly perfect.