Roasted Guacamole with Bacon
User Reviews
5
Roasted Guacamole with Bacon
Description
This guacamole recipe starts by roasting whole garlic cloves with diced tomato, onion, and corn beneath strips of bacon in a high-heat oven. After initial roasting, the ingredients are tossed to coat with rendered bacon fat and cooked again until softened and flavorful. Garlic is then unwrapped and chopped, and bacon is roughly chopped to reintegrate with the vegetables.
Scooped avocado is mashed to desired smoothness, mixed with lime juice and salt, then combined with the roasted vegetable and bacon mixture. The dressing and roasting give the guacamole a deep, savory character with a balance of creamy texture and smoky, roasted notes.
Serving this guacamole as a side or dip complements tacos, burritos, or chips. Chilling before serving allows flavors to meld. The method introduces a smoky complexity compared to traditional fresh guacamole.
Ingredients
- 5 avocado ripe (soft, not squishy, medium
- 5 lices Bacon
- 1 cup corn frozen
- 1 tomato diced (or 1/2 pint cherry tomatoes, medium
- 4 garlic left whole and paper on, cloves
- 1 lime juiced, small
- 1 onion chopped small, small; red variety
- salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat for easy cleanup.
- Place garlic, tomatoes, onion, and corn onto baking sheet and toss. Cover with whole bacon strips. Cook for 10 minutes and then toss everything so the grease spreads over the veggies. Cook for another 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally until desired consistency is reached. Remove garlic from paper and roughly chop bacon.
Guacamole
- Cut your avocados in half and remove pit. Spoon out avocado into a medium-sized bowl. Mash until you reach desired consistency (chunky or smooth.)
- Add in garlic, salt, and freshly squeezed lime. Stir to combine.
- Add the veggies and bacon and stir again. Cover and refrigerator until chilled.
- Give it a taste test to see if it needs more salt or lime.
- Serve on its own, with tacos, or burritos!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 379 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 379kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 135mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 994mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 415IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 24.4mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
You'll Also Love
