Bacon Guacamole With Cotija Cheese (Printable)

Creamy avocados with crispy bacon, tangy Cotija cheese, fresh lime, and jalapeño—a bold twist on classic guacamole.

# What 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

# How To Make:

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 the pits, and scoop flesh into a large mixing bowl. Mash with a fork to your desired consistency.
03 - Add diced red onion, tomato, minced jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and black pepper to the mashed avocados. Mix gently to combine without overworking.
04 - Fold in most of the crumbled bacon and Cotija cheese, reserving a small amount of each for garnish.
05 - Transfer the guacamole to a serving bowl. Top with reserved bacon and Cotija cheese.
06 - Serve immediately with tortilla chips or sliced vegetables.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • The bacon adds a smoky crunch that transforms ordinary guacamole into something crave-worthy.
  • Cotija cheese brings a salty, tangy bite that balances the creamy avocado perfectly.
  • It comes together in under half an hour and always steals the spotlight at parties.
02 -
  • Don't skip seeding the tomato, or the guacamole will turn soupy and lose its creamy texture.
  • Fold in the bacon and cheese at the end so they stay crisp and crumbly instead of turning mushy.
  • Serve immediately after assembling, since avocados oxidize quickly and the bacon softens over time.
03 -
  • Cook the bacon until it's deeply crispy, since it will soften slightly once mixed into the guacamole.
  • Use freshly crumbled Cotija instead of pre-crumbled for better texture and more authentic flavor.
  • Squeeze lime juice directly over the mashed avocado first to prevent browning before you add the other ingredients.
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