California Avocado Milanesa Torta Sliders

Serves: 8

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
3 eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups panko breadcrumbs
1 tsp. salt
4 ripe Fresh California Avocados, seeded, peeled and quartered
3 ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded
1/2 cup mayonnaise
As needed Salt, to taste
As needed vegetable oil (for frying)
8 smoked bacon slices, cooked until crisp and cut in half
8 slider rolls
1 cup refried beans, warmed
1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
1 cup shredded Queso Oaxaca
3 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced
1 small white onion, thinly sliced into rings
16 toothpicks
16 slices pickled jalapeƱo

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

Peak California Avocado season generally is spring-summer. Look for California on the label to ensure you are selecting fresh avocados grown close to home. For more recipes visit CaliforniaAvocado.com/recipes.