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Bacon Guacamole

Published: Mar 18, 2022 by Wendy Polisi Modified: Mar 18, 2022 · 627 words. · About 4 minutes to read this article. This post may contain affiliate links. All opinions are my own.

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Photo of Bacon Guacamole in a small dish surrounded by tortilla chips with the text "Bacon Guacamole" above it.

Looking for a delicious appetizer that works just as well for Cinco de Mayo and summer entertaining as it does for game day? It doesn't get much better than this Bacon Guacamole. With a smoky heat and a kick of garlic, this one will keep your taste buds singing.

Photo of a small bowl of bacon guacamole surrounded by tortilla chips.

I am not sure that it gets any better than this Bacon Guacamole when it comes to appetizers.

It is the perfect blend of creamy avocado and lime juice, with just the right kick from chipotle chiles and garlic.

Then we add bacon, which of course makes everything better. 

(Kinda makes it like an avocado bacon dip, and how can you go wrong with that?)

As far as dip recipes go, it doesn't get any better! 

Ingredients for Making This Guacamole Recipe with Bacon

  • Bacon: Use your favorite type of bacon, cooked and crumbled. I like to make bacon in my Ninja Foodi Grill. 
  • Avocados: Make sure that you use ripe avocados. You can mash them, or leave them coarser for chunky guacamole.
  • Lime Juice: Fresh squeezed lime juice is best.
  • Cumin: This adds just the right punch of flavor.
  • Onion: I recommend finely diced red onion.
  • Garlic: Freshly minced garlic is best, but you can use garlic powder if you like.
  • Chipotle Chiles: Finely chopped chipotle chili peppers turn this into a spicy guacamole recipe! You can find them in small cans in the ethnic section of most grocery stores. If you can't find chipotle chiles, seeded and diced jalapenos can also be used.
  • Tomato: I love the addition of tomato to my guacamole, but feel free to leave it off. Or, substitute diced red bell peppers if you prefer.
  • Cilantro: If you are someone who does not care for cilantro, feel free to omit it.

Serving Suggestions

This recipe is a great addition to Taco Tuesday or any Southwestern or Mexican-inspired meal. 

Try it with Instant Pot Chicken Tacos, Shredded Beef Tacos, or Slow Cooker Beef Tacos.

Spicy guacamole is also fabulous with Chicken Quesadillas or Air Fryer Empanadas.

Looking for lunch or an appetizer? Use it to make this Chicken Guacamole Wrap or Guacamole Stuffed Mini-Peppers.  (Of course, you can always keep things simple and just serve it with tortilla chips!)

Tools Needed to Make Bacon Guacamole Recipe

  • Fork or potato masher to mash the avocados

Storage

This recipe is best made the day you plan on serving it.

Store any leftovers with plastic wrap directly on the top for up to two days.

How to Make Guacamole with Bacon

First start by cooking your bacon and allowing it to cool on a paper-towel-lined plate. (You can cook it in your Ninja Foodi Grill, air fryer, oven, or in a large skillet.)

Once it has cooled enough to manage, crumble it.

Add the avocados to a medium bowl and mash to the desired consistency. Add the time juice and cumin, and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Stir in the finely chopped onion, garlic, chipotle chilies, tomato, and cilantro.

Store in the refrigerator with plastic wrap directly over the surface.

Stir in the bacon just before serving.

More Appetizers To Try

  • Goat Cheese Wontons
  • Avocado Hummus
  • Spicy Slow Cooker Almonds
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5 from 3 votes

Bacon Guacamole

This Bacon Guacamole Recipe is the perfect gluten-free appetizer for game day! It is great as a dip and also fantastic in quesadillas!
Prep Time10 mins
Total Time10 mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 194kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 2 large avocados or 3 medium
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ cup chopped red onion
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 chipotle chilies in adobo sauce seeded and chopped
  • 1 tomato seeded and diced
  • ¼ cup cilantro chopped

Instructions

  • Cook bacon according to package directions. Allow to cool slightly and crumble.
  • Mash avocados in a medium bowl. Add lime juice and cumin. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Gently stir in onion, garlic, chipotle chilies, tomato, and cilantro.
  • Store with plastic wrap directly on the surface of the guacamole and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Stir in the bacon and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 656mg | Potassium: 392mg | Fiber: 3g | Vitamin A: 235IU | Vitamin C: 8.2mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg

 

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  1. Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle

    January 02, 2018 at 5:58 pm

    5 stars
    Now that is what I call next level guac! I have to try this recipe. It looks like something everyone in my family would love.

    Reply
  2. Nancy at Whispered Inspirations

    January 02, 2018 at 9:57 pm

    OMG, I never thought to add bacon to guac. I've had it in a sandwich but, this would be next-level. MMMM!

    Reply
  3. Joely Smith

    January 03, 2018 at 4:07 am

    5 stars
    We use Mission tortillas in our home too! This bacon guac looks fantastic and indeed you gotta have guac when watching football!

    Reply
  4. Mary Edwards

    January 03, 2018 at 2:15 pm

    5 stars
    This looks delicious. I've never made my own guacamole - and our family buys it by the POUND! Thank you!

    Reply
  5. Melissa Dixon

    January 03, 2018 at 2:29 pm

    This sounds really good for guac fans! I love Mexican foods but have never really liked guac. I think the bacon will help though, I should give it another try!

    Reply
  6. Mimi Green

    January 03, 2018 at 3:37 pm

    First off, bacon makes everything better. Secondly, I love guacamole, and with bacon in it, I'm over here drooling. We are fans of the Mission brand. I recently started using their chips for homemade nachos.

    Reply
  7. Marissa Zurfluh

    January 03, 2018 at 8:15 pm

    That is a great way to step up some guac. Bacon makes anything better.

    Reply
  8. Shrek

    January 03, 2018 at 8:32 pm

    I'm assuming the bacon gets chopped up & mixed in? A friend likes everything spicy so he may like the peppers in it. I will have to try it without

    Reply
  9. Cyn Gagen

    January 03, 2018 at 11:01 pm

    Well you had me at guacamole. The addition of bacon? Genius! I'm trying it.

    Reply
  10. HilLesha

    January 04, 2018 at 10:14 am

    This looks amazingly delicious! While I personally don't eat meat, I know many people in my family that would love this recipe.

    Reply
  11. Lynndee

    January 04, 2018 at 3:46 pm

    Both the hubs and I are big fans of guacamole. We've never had guac with bacon in it though. Sounds delish!

    Reply
  12. Robert

    January 12, 2022 at 6:02 pm

    Do you add the bacon? Crumbled maybe?

    Reply
    • Wendy Polisi

      January 14, 2022 at 1:46 pm

      Yes, it is stirred in at the end.

      Reply

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