This Bacon Guacamole with Cheddar Crumble is a decadent twist on a classic guacamole recipe that’ll impress at your next get-together—or make your Monday night feel like a fiesta. Creamy homemade guacamole gets studded with crisp bacon bits and finished off with a savory cheddar crumble for extra punch. It’s the perfect snack, but can also shine as part of a healthy dinner recipes spread or tex‑mex recipes lineup. Trust me, once you try this spin on a traditional guacamole recipe, guacamole lovers will be coming back for seconds.
Bacon Guacamole with Cheddar Crumble
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 5 as a snack/appetizer
Cutting board & chef’s knife for chopping onion, jalapeños, garlic, and cilantro
Medium mixing bowl to mash and combine guacamole
Fork or potato masher for mashing avocados to your desired texture
Skillet to cook bacon until crisp
Paper towels to absorb excess bacon grease
Grater or small food processor to finely crumble cheddar (alternatively, pre‑crumbled cheese works)
Serving bowl choose a shallow, wide dish so the cheddar crumble decorates the top
- 4 ripe avocados halved, pitted, and flesh scooped into a bowl
- 2 –3 tablespoons fresh lime juice about 1 lime – brightens flavors and helps prevent browning
- ½ small red onion finely chopped – adds a bit of bite
- 1 –2 jalapeños seeded and finely diced (optional for heat)
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 4 slices thick‑cut bacon cooked crisp and crumbled (about ¾ cup)
- ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese finely crumbled (cheddar crumble)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional extras: diced tomato, a pinch of cumin for more depth
Cook the bacon
In a cold skillet, arrange bacon strips in one layer. Heat on medium and cook until golden and crisp, about 4–5 minutes per side. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Once cool, crumble into pieces.
Prepare the base guacamole
In your mixing bowl, add the avocado flesh. Mash gently with a fork or masher—leave a few chunks for texture. Stir in lime juice, onion, jalapeños (if using), garlic, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Add bacon
Reserve a small handful of bacon crumbles for garnish. Fold the remaining bacon into the guacamole evenly.
Top with cheddar crumble
Sprinkle the top of your guacamole with cheddar crumbles. Press in just slightly so they stay put.
Adjust and serve
Taste and adjust seasoning. For extra zip, add more jalapeños or lime. Serve immediately with chips, fresh veggies, or as part of your favorite tex‑mex recipes spread.
Pairings
- What to eat with guacamole? Try tricolor tortilla chips, crunchy jicama sticks, or baked pita chips.
- Works beautifully with easy dinner recipes like grilled chicken tacos, fajita bowls, or loaded nachos.
- For healthy snacks, pair it with sliced bell peppers, cucumbers, or broccoli florets.
- It makes a fantastic healthy dinner recipes side alongside black bean soup or grilled fish.
- Want more hearty fare? Serve with steak quesadillas or lime‑shrimp skewers for a full Tex‑Mex feast.
FAQs
1. Can I use chicken in this guacamole dish?
While this is a guacamole dip, you can scoop it onto shredded chicken or grilled chicken breast in tacos for a meaty twist.
2. Should I use avocado breast or thigh?
That’s more a chicken term, but for avocado pick the ripest Hass avocados—they mash creamy and rich, critical for simple guacamole recipe success.
3. Can I make this guacamole recipe easy ahead of time?
You can prep the base (avocados, onions, jalapeños, lime), cover tightly with plastic wrap on the surface to avoid browning, and add bacon and cheddar just before serving.
4. What’s the best guacamole recipe for parties?
This one! The bacon and cheddar topping bring a fun twist beyond a basic or traditional guacamole recipe.
5. Can I freeze bacon guacamole?
Freezing generally changes the texture of guacamole. If you must, make just the avocado mix, freeze it, and thaw before stirring in bacon and cheese. But for best freshness, always serve freshly made.
