Bacon Guacamole With Cotija Cheese (Printable Version)

Creamy avocado dip enhanced with crispy bacon, tangy Cotija cheese, and fresh lime juice—ready in just 25 minutes.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ 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

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Cook bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, approximately 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain, then crumble once cooled.
02 - Halve the avocados lengthwise, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a large mixing bowl. Mash with a fork until reaching your desired consistency.
03 - Add the diced red onion, tomato, minced jalapeño, chopped cilantro, fresh lime juice, kosher salt, and black pepper to the mashed avocados. Mix gently to combine, preserving texture.
04 - Fold in the majority of the crumbled bacon and Cotija cheese, reserving a portion of each for final garnish.
05 - Transfer the guacamole to a serving bowl and top with reserved bacon and Cotija cheese.
06 - Present immediately with tortilla chips or sliced fresh vegetables.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The smoky bacon and salty Cotija turn mild avocado into something bold and crave-worthy.
  • It comes together in under half an hour but tastes like you fussed over it for hours.
  • Every scoop has a little crunch, a little creaminess, and a hit of lime that keeps you coming back.
02 -
  • If you don't seed the tomato, the guacamole will get watery and lose its structure within twenty minutes.
  • Add the lime juice right away—it slows down browning and gives the avocado something to wake up to.
  • Don't skip draining the bacon; even a little grease will make the dip heavy and slick instead of light and smoky.
03 -
  • Cook the bacon until it's almost too dark—it'll soften slightly once it hits the guacamole, and you want it to stay crunchy.
  • If you can't find Cotija, crumbled queso fresco works in a pinch, though it's milder and less salty.
  • Always taste before serving and adjust the salt and lime; avocados vary in richness and sometimes need more of both than you expect.
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