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    You are here: Home » Meal Type » Appetizers » Bacon Guacamole

    Bacon Guacamole

    June 9, 2020 By Danielle Esposti 1 Comment

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    Bacon Guacamole is a smoky, salty twist on the classic. It’s hard to improve upon classic guacamole, but if you’re in the camp of “bacon makes everything better” then you’ll want to put that belief to the test with this recipe! 

    A bowl of bacon guacamole surrounded with chips and two serving plates with chips and guacamole.
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    • How to Make Bacon Guacamole
    • How Long Does Guacamole Keep?
    • Is Bacon Guacamole Healthy?
    • What Should I Serve This With?
    • Tips for Making This Recipe Perfectly
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    Bacon makes everything better, and it’s never been more true than in the case of bacon guacamole. I cannot believe it’s taken me this long to mash-up these classic flavor combos (yeah, yeah, yeah, pun intended).

    Salty, smokey bacon works so well with creamy avocado and zingy lime juice. It’s next-level guacamole – which is hard, considering how epic a well-made guacamole recipe can be.

    Side view, bacon guacamole in a white bowl with crispy bacon bits on top.

    How to Make Bacon Guacamole

    Restaurant quality guacamole is totally achievable with a few simple tips and tricks. You’ll start by macerating alliums with lime juice and salt to take the edge off. Next comes perfectly mashed, perfectly ripe avocados, and finally the mix-ins. Traditionally most recipes include diced tomatoes and cilantro. The addition of crisp bacon makes for a smoky, addictive guacamole that you can’t-stop-won’t-stop eating.

    Red onions macerating in a bowl; avocados sliced in half and scored in a grid pattern.
    • Combine diced red onions with minced garlic, lime juice, and salt in a mixing bowl. Allow the alliums to macerate for 10 minutes or so. This will mellow the bite of the onions and garlic, while keeping all of the flavor intact.
    • Select three perfectly ripe avocados, slice in half, and remove the pits. Score the avocados in a grid pattern. Keep the dice small, less than ½″.
    Two images showing how to mash avocado with the tines of a fork to make guacamole.
    • Scoop out the avocados – because you scored them in their skins, they should fall out into a nice dice.
    • Mash the avocados with the tines of a fork. This is my favorite way to mash avocados for guacamole! It results in that perfect balance of not quite chunky and not quite smooth.
    The ingredients for guacamole with bacon before and after being mixed in a glass bowl.
    • Add minced cilantro, diced tomato, and crispy pieces of bacon to the bowl and fold in gently using a rubber spatula.
    • Last step – taste the guacamole for seasoning. Adjust with salt and lime juice until the flavor sings.

    How Long Does Guacamole Keep?

    The lime juice in guacamole helps prevent the avocados from browning too quickly. But most guacamole doesn’t last too long and this one is no exception. Store in a tightly sealed container in the fridge for 1-2 days.

    Is Bacon Guacamole Healthy?

    Bacon guacamole is packed with lots of good fats and fiber. It’s naturally Whole30, paleo, keto and low carb, but only you can decide if this is a healthy choice for you.

    What Should I Serve This With?

    Chips are a classic, of course.

    If you want to incorporate this recipe into a paleo or low carb lifestyle, we love in with Whole30 chicken tacos or Mexican cauliflower rice bowls.

    Side view, homemade guacamole with bacon in a white bowl surrounded with tortilla chips.

    Tips for Making This Recipe Perfectly

    • Use ripe avocados that give gently when you squeeze them. Unripe avocados will be less creamy and harder to mash.
    • Mash the avocados with the tines of a fork or with a pastry cutter. Don’t use a food processor or your guac will be more soupy than chunky.
    • Remove the tomato seeds before dicing so that you don’t add excess water to the guacamole.
    • Always taste for seasoning and adjust the lime juice and salt as needed.

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    A white serving bowl filled with bacon guacamole topped with bits of crispy bacon pieces.

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    Side view, homemade bacon guacamole in a white bowl surrounded with tortilla chips.

    Bacon Guacamole

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    Restaurant quality guacamole is totally achievable with a few simple tips and tricks. You'll start by macerating onions with lime juice and salt to take the edge off. Next comes perfectly mashed, perfectly ripe avocados, and finally the mix-ins. Traditionally most recipes include diced tomatoes and cilantro. The addition of crisp bacon makes for a smoky, addictive guacamole that you can't-stop-won't-stop eating. 
    Prep Time: 10 mins
    Cook Time: 10 mins
    Total Time: 20 mins
    Servings : 4 servings
    Calories: 128

    Recommended Equipment

    • Medium Mixing Bowl
    • 10" Skillet
    • Paring Knife

    Ingredients

    • 4 slices thick cut bacon, Whole30 compliant if applicable
    • ¼ small red onion, finely minced
    • 1 clove garlic, minced
    • 2 tbsp lime juice
    • 1 tsp kosher salt
    • 3 avocados, diced
    • 2 tbsp finely chopped cilantro
    • ½ vine ripened tomato, seeds removed, finely chopped

    Instructions

    • Combine the onion, garlic, lime juice, and salt in a mixing bowl. Set aside to macerate for 10 minutes.
    • Cook the bacon while the onions macerate. Cut the bacon into ½” pieces using kitchen scissors. Place bacon into a 10” skillet and cook over medium high heat until the fat renders and the bacon is golden brown. Remove using a slotted spoon and set onto a paper towel lined plate to drain.
    • Add the avocado to the bowl and mash with the tines of a fork. Fold in the cilantro, tomato, and cooked bacon.
    • Taste for seasoning – this is very important! Adjust with salt and lime juice until the flavor sings.

    Notes

    • Select ripe avocados that give gently when you squeeze them. Unripe avocados will be less creamy and harder to mash.
    • Mash the avocados with the tines of a fork or with a pastry cutter. Don’t use a food processor or your guac will be more soupy than chunky.
    • Remove the tomato seeds before dicing so that you don’t add excess water to the guacamole.
    • Always taste for seasoning and adjust the lime juice and salt as needed.
    • Storage:  store in a tightly sealed container in the fridge for 1-2 days. Avocados brown easily, so guacamole is best served sooner than later. 

    Nutrition Information

    Serving: 0.25cup, Calories: 128kcal (6%), Carbohydrates: 5g (2%), Protein: 3g (6%), Fat: 11g (17%), Saturated Fat: 2g (10%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Trans Fat: 0g, Cholesterol: 8mg (3%), Sodium: 419mg (17%), Potassium: 297mg (8%), Fiber: 4g (16%), Sugar: 1g (1%), Vitamin A: 6% (6%), Vitamin C: 8% (8%), Calcium: 8% (8%), Iron: 0%
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