Caramelized Pineapple, Bacon and Goat Cheese Guacamole
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Caramelized Pineapple, Bacon and Goat Cheese Guacamole
Description
The Caramelized Pineapple, Bacon and Goat Cheese Guacamole starts by slowly cooking thick-cut bacon to crispy perfection, then using the rendered fat to caramelize pineapple cubes until golden and sweet. These ingredients are combined with mashed avocado mixed with diced jalapeno, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice for acidity and freshness. Crumbled goat cheese is folded in, adding a soft, tangy texture that complements the sweet pineapple and smoky bacon.
The guacamole offers contrasting textures with creamy avocado, crunchy bacon, tender caramelized pineapple, and slight heat from jalapeno. Its flavor profile balances sweet, salty, creamy, and bright notes, making it an interesting twist on classic guacamole.
Serve this guacamole immediately as a dip with chips or as a topping for grilled meats or tacos to add complex sweet and savory layers.
Ingredients
- 4 lices Bacon chopped, thick-cut
- 1 1/2 cups pineapple about 1/2-inch cubes, chopped
- 4 avocado fruit scraped out
- 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and diced
- 1/4 cup red onion diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped, fresh
- 2 lime juiced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces goat cheese crumbled
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat and add the bacon. Cook until totally crispy and the fat is rendered, stirring occasionally. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and place it on a paper towel to drain the grease. Increase the heat under the skillet to medium and add the pineapple cubes, tossing to coat. Cook until the pineapple gets golden and caramely, about 8 to 10 minutes, flipping once or twice to caramelize all sides. Remove and let the pineapple cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, mash together the avocado, jalapeno, onion, cilantro, the juice of 2 limes, salt and pepper. Taste and season additionally if desired. Stir in almost all of the pineapple and bacon, then stir in the goat cheese. Scoop the guac into a bowl to serve and top with the remaining pineapple and bacon for garnish. Serve immediately.
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