Goat Cheese, Bacon & Avocado Dip with Sesame Oil & Sumac Toasted Pita Bread

Method5 steps

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   Step 1: Preheat the oven to 325°F. Have the bacon already cooked golden and lightly crisp, then chopped, and the sesame seeds already lightly toasted before starting the dip.

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   Step 2: Mix all the goat cheese (10 oz), mashed avocado, tablespoon of jalapeño (1 tbsp), shallots (1 tbsp) and ready cooked chopped bacon in a bowl until evenly combined. Taste and add salt only if needed; add a little of the optional extra jalapeño (to taste) if you want more heat.

   Uses 10 oz goat cheese · 1 large ripe avocado, halved, pitted and mashed · 1 tbsp finely chopped jalapeño, seeded if desired · 1 tbsp finely chopped shallots · 6 thick-cut bacon slices (about 6 oz), already cooked golden and lightly crisp, then chopped · Kosher salt to taste, if needed · Optional extra chopped jalapeño to taste

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   Step 3: Brush both sides of all the pita breads with 2 tablespoons of the measured toasted sesame oil, adding a little optional extra oil only if needed. Sprinkle both sides with the tablespoon of sumac (1 tbsp) and any optional extra sumac (to taste) to taste, then arrange on a baking sheet. Bake at 325°F for 12–15 minutes, checking from 12 minutes, until toasted and crisp without burning.

   Check the sumac pita bake · 12 minUses All 4–6 whole pita breads · First 2 tbsp of the 3 tbsp toasted sesame oil · 1 tbsp sumac · Optional extra toasted sesame oil if needed for brushing · Optional extra sumac to taste

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   Step 4: Spoon the prepared dip into a serving bowl and make a shallow well in the middle. Pour in the remaining measured tablespoon of toasted sesame oil, adding optional extra only if needed, and sprinkle all the ready toasted sesame seeds (2 tsp) over the dip.

   Uses All the prepared dip · Remaining 1 tbsp of measured toasted sesame oil · 2 tsp ready lightly toasted sesame seeds · Optional extra toasted sesame oil if needed to finish

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   Step 5: Break the crisp baked pita into pieces and serve alongside the finished dip for six snack portions. Use the pita pieces to scoop the dip or spread the dip over them.

   Uses All the crisp baked pita breads · All the dip with its sesame-oil and seed topping