Cream Cheese Avocado Bacon Bites (Crispy in 30 Min)

Ingredients

• 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
• 6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
• 1 cup (100 g) shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup (50 g) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 2 ripe avocados, diced
• 2 tablespoons green onions, sliced
• 2 tablespoons red onion, finely diced
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• Salt
• black pepper
• 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) buttermilk
• 1 1/2 cups (90 g) plain breadcrumbs
• Vegetable oil for frying
• Ranch dressing or chipotle mayo for dipping (optional)