You know that guacamole, in any setting, is my love language. But loaded guacamole...is next level incredible. Creamy smashed avocados with bacon, sun dried tomatoes, cotija and a few extra mix ins... sign me up!
I first stumbled on a version of this loaded guacamole at the Frontera Grill restaurant at the O'Hare airport in Chicago. Guacamole + chips as a pre-flight snack... heck yes. I feel passionately that chips and guac would be an excellent addition to every airport. Could you imagine - a little stall in every airport with a quick hit of guac and chips in a to-go bag. LIFE ALTERING.
While we all manifest that to happen, we need this loaded guacamole at home! Creamy smashed avocados with crispy salty bacon, a few sun dried tomatoes, crumbled cotija and some pepitas make not only the most incredible snack, but also it's kinda a meal. Serve it up with homemade tortilla chips and you're in business.
Loaded Guacamole
Creamy smashed avocados with bacon, sun dried tomatoes, cotija and a few extra mix ins… sign me up!
Ingredients
- 4 ripe Hass avocados
- ⅓ cup finely chopped red onion
- 3 tablespoons freshly chopped chives
- ½ lemon juiced
- ½ lime juiced
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped jalapeño
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Toppings
- 2-3 strips of bacon crumbled
- 1 jalapeno roasted and chopped
- 2 tablespoons pepitas toasted
- 2 sun dried tomatoes finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons cotija crumbled
Instructions
- Cut the avocados in half lengthwise. Remove the pit from the avocado and discard. Remove the avocado from the skin and place the avocado flesh into a bowl.
- Add the lemon juice, lime juice, red onion, chives, salt and pepper. Mash with a fork until half smooth and creamy. Taste and add more salt and pepper if desired.
- Top with all the toppings and serve immediately with tortilla chips
Notes
I call this a meal - especially when it's too hot to cook. You can make your own tortilla chips though, that's quick and easy!
Nutrition Information
Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 137mg | Potassium: 763mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 342IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 1mg
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Ohh, I am flying through there in a few weeks! Did you know you can place an order online for future pick up? I am absolutely doing that for my layover.
WHAAAAAAAAT. Genius
My daughter loves guacamole, I need to try this recipe! She would love this
OMG YUM! These toppings look so amazing! You had me at bacon and cotija cheese! Cannot wait to make this
I could eat all of this by myself. It looks soo good!! Absolutely love it 🙂
Made this last week for dinner. After seeing it on snap chat. Amazeballs. Your recipes never let me down. Thanks! 🙂
Oh wow your idea to spike guac with all these other great flavors is genius! Loving this!
Remember this from your snapchat episode. Love it!
Loaded guac?! Yes please!!!
Just let me know where you get wonderful avocados in Chicago. This looks amazing!
Excellent Gaby. Will definitely make again. Thank you for the recipe.
Laurie
I will look for this next time I am at O'Hare, but in the meantime, I am making this myself!!!!
Yes, please! When you say loaded, you mean loaded! Yum!
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It looks extra good with that bacon in it!!
Kari
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haha! I totally always go there in the Chicago Airport and get chips and Guac! this looks amazing!
Gimme, gimme, gimme! I would just eat this by the spoonfuls!