Since the beginning of summer will be here before we know it… and it’s already feeling like it, I’ve collaborated with a bunch of other bloggers, and we’re sharing over 50 new recipes for the summer.
I’ve decided to stick with my seafood theme, and make some little crostinis with crab, bacon, and guacamole. I’ve been on such a guac kick lately.. I like to keep ripe avocados in the house in case I ever get the craving. You may (of course) use store bought guacamole here, but I just love making my own (and I had plenty left over in this recipe for snacking!)
This recipe is somewhat inspired by a sandwich listed on Alabama’s Top 100 Dishes to Eat Before You Die. One of our favorite spots in Auburn was a place called Amsterdam Cafe. It was downtown, so we really didn’t go much, but when we did, my roommate would order the Crab Cake & Avocado Sandwich. 
Since, of course, I was picky back in the day, I never ordered it. Avocado scared me back then. But since, I’ve tasted the sandwich and it’s delish!.
Here, I’ve taken the crab + avocado combo and combined that with crispy bacon and a crostini. The flavors and textures were all perfect. And they’re little mini-bites, but the flavors are huge!
Make sure to check out the other recipes from the ‘Great Blogger BBQ’ listed below!
- (You will have leftover guacamole, but that’s never a bad thing). Mix all ingredients together except for the avocados. Cut avocados into 3/4 -inch pieces and scoop into mix. Mash together with everything else until just incorporated.
- Whisk together dijon mustard, Worcestershire, sherry vinegar, Sriracha and white pepper. Stir in crab until just combined.
- Top crostini with a small spread of guacamole, then the bacon, then the crab salad. Garnish with sliced green onions.
Appetizers
Korean BBQ Tofu Sliders with Kimchi Slaw by Hello Little Home
Corn, Black Bean, and Feta Dip by Lizzy is Dizzy
Crab, Bacon & Guacamole Crostinis by That Square Plate
Cocktails and Drinks
Blackberry Gin Slush by The Speckled Palate
Homemade Lemonade by Winstead Wandering
Blood Orange Mocktail by Body Rebooted
Fleur Collins Cocktail by Hungry Girl por Vida
Fourth of July Sparkler by Mixplorology
Black Stripe Cold Rum Cocktail by Honey and Birch
Fresh Watermelon Mojito by Twin Stripe
Mint Hibiscus Lemonade by The Little Epicurean
Wine Slushy by Living Well Kitchen
Basil Gin Lemonade by Glisten and Grace
Entrées
Salt Plate Shrimp by The Mexitalian
Jamaican Jerk Chicken Burgers by Simple and Savory
Roasted Vegetable Grilled Pizza with Garlic Herb Oil by Ciao Chow Bambina
Memphis Style Pulled Pork by Two Places at Once
Balsamic & Honey Chicken Skewers with Strawberry-Kiwi Salsa by No Spoon Necessary
Amazing Basic Spice Rub for Grilling by An Oregon Cottage
Mediterranean Chicken Kebabs by PasadenaDaisy
Smoked Porchetta Pork Loin by Tasty Ever After
Pressure Cooker Pulled Pork by Appeasing a Food Geek
Peach Barbecue Sauce by The Beach House Kitchen
Tuna Stuffed Sweet Peppers by SugarLoveSpices
Herb Marinated Steak Gyros Plates with Tomato-Onion Salad and Green Tahini Sauce by Feed Me Phoebe
Marinated Skirt Steak with Sweet Corn and Cherry Salad by Domesticate ME!
Sweet & Sour Chicken Kebabs by Tastefully Frugal
Side Dishes
Caprese Pasta Salad by Club Narwhal
Cranberry Almond Broccoli Salad by Two Sisters Kitchens
Coconut Milk Mac & Cheese by A Little Gathering
Cherry Quinoa Salad by Food Lovin Family
Cheddar, Corn and Bacon Potato Salad by Family Food on the Table
Lemon Rocket Pasta Salad by Lauren Caris Cooks
Green Goddess Potato Salad by Love & Flour
Red White & Blue Watergate Salad by A Joyfully Mad Kitchen
Zesty Potato Skewers by Pamela Salzman
Quinoa Tabouli by A Fork’s Tale
Desserts
Banana Pudding Ice Cream Cake by Feast + West
Strawberry Beer Floats by bethcakes
Cherry Cheesecake Dessert by The Little Blonde Baker
Light Berry Angel Food Cake by The Creative Bite
Lemon Cream Tarts with Berries by Girl Heart Food
Fresh Strawberry Muffins by Spiced
Lemon Pie Sundae by Flavours & Frosting
Strawberry Lemon Shortcakes by Dash of Herbs
Grasshopper Pie by 2 Cookin’ Mamas
Berry Mango Smoothie Pops by HÄLSA Nutrition
Mixed Berry Vanilla Bean Cake by Cake ‘n Knife
No Churn Cookies and Cream Strawberry Ice Cream by The Secret Ingredient Is
Coconut Blueberry & Vodka Ice Pops by Nik Snacks
Strawberry Key Lime Margarita Greek Yogurt Ice Pops by Beer Girl Cooks
Cherry & Rhubarb Tart by Crepes of Wrath
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