Bacon Guacamole With Cotija Cheese (Printer-friendly)

Creamy avocado dip enhanced with crispy bacon, Cotija cheese, lime, and jalapeño for bold Mexican-American flavor.

# Ingredient List:

→ Fresh Produce

01 - 3 ripe avocados
02 - 1 small red onion, finely diced
03 - 1 medium tomato, seeded and diced
04 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
05 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

→ Meats

07 - 6 slices bacon

→ Dairy

08 - 1/2 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled

→ Pantry

09 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# How-To Steps:

01 - Cook bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, approximately 8 to 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels and crumble once cooled.
02 - Cut avocados in half, remove pits, and scoop flesh into a large bowl. Mash with a fork to desired consistency.
03 - Add diced red onion, tomato, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper to mashed avocados. Mix gently to combine.
04 - Fold majority of crumbled bacon and Cotija cheese into guacamole mixture, reserving portions for garnish.
05 - Transfer guacamole to serving bowl and top with reserved bacon and Cotija cheese.
06 - Serve immediately with tortilla chips or fresh sliced vegetables.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The crispy bacon adds a smoky crunch that makes every bite feel richer and more exciting than plain guacamole.
  • Cotija cheese brings a salty tang that balances the creamy avocado beautifully without overpowering it.
  • It comes together in under half an hour and looks impressive enough that people assume you spent way more time on it.
02 -
  • Don't skip seeding the tomato or your guacamole will turn watery and lose that thick, creamy texture you want.
  • Cook the bacon until it's truly crispy because chewy bacon in guacamole is a textural disappointment nobody needs.
  • If you're not serving immediately, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the guacamole to keep air out and slow down browning.
03 -
  • Add a tiny pinch of smoked paprika to the guacamole for an extra layer of smoky depth that plays beautifully with the bacon.
  • If you like heat, leave some jalapeño seeds in or add a dash of your favorite hot sauce to kick things up.
  • Make the bacon ahead of time and store it in the fridge so you can throw this together even faster when guests arrive.
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