Bacon Guacamole with Cotija Cheese

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Recipe by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Nov. 08, 2023

Take your game-day snack to a new level with this bacon guacamole. The bacon adds crisp, rich texture, while the cotija makes your guac extra creamy. If you’re feeling bold, use applewood smoked bacon for a more complex flavor profile. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Bacon Guacamole with Cotija Cheese

Ingredients

  • 3 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon
  • 1/2 cup Cotija cheese
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Directions

  1. In a bowl, mash avocados until almost smooth. Stir in lime juice and ½ teaspoon salt. Let stand 10 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Adjust seasoning with additional lime juice and salt if desired. Top with bacon and Cotija cheese.