Happy Cinco de Mayo!
Are you ready to shake up some margaritas, scoop some guacamole, and partake in some tacos? I know I am. So, I already shared my recipes for classic guacamole and pineapple guacamole earlier this week. Today, I have one last guacamole version to add to your Cinco de Mayo party (or really, just any day in general).
Since the pineapple guacamole is sweet, I decided moving toward a more savory version was a must. And I thought it might be a good idea to incorporate two other awesome ingredients: bacon…and garlic. I mean, you can’t go wrong with either of them, can you? I’ve become a huge fan of roasting garlic in my oven lately – there are a lot of uses for it aside from this guacamole! Have you tried it out yourself? Roasting the garlic in general makes your kitchen smell insanely good. I spread the roasted garlic on top of my pizza crusts quite often, I’ve added it to a white bean dip – oh yum! Heck, I’d even just eat the roasted garlic straight up on some bread with olive oil…oh garlic, how I love you. But enough about that…how about this roasted garlic and bacon guacamole? It might be my favorite use of roasted garlic to date.
The flavor combo in this guacamole makes it almost impossible to stop eating. I’m not kidding. I made this dish before Justin got home the other day, and I had probably consumed about half of it before he walked in the door. I had no self control. I may or may not have announced that this was my favorite guacamole I’d ever made. And trust me: I’ve made many a batch of guacamole in my kitchen.
When you decide to make a batch of this guac, I’d suggest roasting an entire head of garlic and using some for the guacamole, then the rest for another endeavor (store it in the fridge). I find it much easier to do that rather than roast individual cloves, but do what works for you!
So – what kinds of guacamole will you be making for Cinco de Mayo? Any special combinations of flavor?
Roasted Garlic and Bacon Guacamole
- 2 ripe Hass avocados
- ¼ cup onion, diced (I like using green onions)
- 1 tablespoon (approx) fresh salsa
- 4 slices cooked bacon, chopped
- 5 roasted garlic cloves
- juice from ¼ of a lime
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. If you are roasting an entire head of garlic, hold the bulb at the base and use a sharp knife to cut a small portion off the top, so the top of the cloves are exposed slightly. Place the head of garlic on a piece of tin foil and drizzle the tops of the exposed cloves with about 1tbsp of olive oil. Wrap the tin foil sheet tightly around the garlic and place in the oven. Roast for 45 minutes, then remove from the oven and allow garlic to cool.
- Slice avocados in half, carefully remove pits and discard. Scoop the flesh of the avocado into a small bowl and discard the peel. Add onion, salsa, lime, roasted garlic cloves, and garlic salt. To remove the roasted garlic from the head, gently squeeze the individual cloves at the end closer to the base, moving toward the top. The roasted garlic should squeeze out of the top of the clove (where you cut it open) and should be a paste-like texture. You can add more or less garlic depending on your taste preference, but keep in mind that roasted garlic has a sweeter and milder flavor than raw garlic!
- Using the tines of a fork, gently mash the ingredients until you reach desired texture. I like my guacamole to have small chunks of avocado present, but you can mash until completely smooth as well!
- Gently stir in bacon pieces and cilantro, and serve. Enjoy!
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Make sure you check out the other awesome Cinco de Mayo recipes from the Sunday Supper crew!
Cinco de Mayo Appetizers & Sides {Aperitivos}:
- Chipotle Roasted Chickpeas from Home Cooking Memories
- Cinco de Mayo Tuna Pepper Poppers from Shockingly Delicious
- Elote (Mexican Grilled Corn) from Magnolia Days
- Esquites or Mexican Corn Salad from Kimchi Mom
- Grilled Corn on the Cob with Lime-Cayenne Butter from Healthy. Delicious.
- Guacamole Rice from Foxes Love Lemons
- Healthy Mexican Ceviche from Mama’s Blissful Bites
- Loaded Cheesy Nachos from Gotta Get Baked
- Lobster Guacamole from I Run For Wine
- Roasted Garlic and Bacon Guacamole from Ruffles & Truffles
- Slow Cooker Chicken Con Queso from Daily Dish Recipes
Cinco de Mayo Main Dishes {Platos Principales}:
- Barbacoa Beef from The Urban Mrs.
- Chicken Enchiladas with Avocado Cream Sauce from Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
- Chicken Fajita Feta-ccine from Chocolate Moosey
- Chicken Fajita Salad w/Home made Easy Salsa from Momma’s Meals
- Chicken Mole Potato Skins from Noshing with the Nolands
- Corona Beer-Battered Fish Tacos from Pescetarian Journal
- Duck Carnitas from The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
- Enchiladas with Red Chili Sauce from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Fish Tacos with Lime Salsa from Curious Cuisiniere
- Japanese Mexican Tacos from Ninja Baking
- Lightened Up Taco Salad from Kudos Kitchen
- Mexican Pizza with Chipotle Orange Sauce from Family Foodie
- Oven Baked Beef, Bean, and Cheese Chimichangas from In The Kitchen With KP
- Pork Carnitas from From the Bookshelf
- Red Chile Jam + Tequila Chicken Quesadillas from Vintage Kitchen Notes
- Roasted Poblano and Corn Lasagna from Juanita’s Cocina
- Shrimp Soft Tacos with Lime Dressing and Crunchy Vegetables from Crazy Foodie Stunts
- Slow Cooked Carne Asadas from Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Soft Shell Tacos from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Spicy Shredded Beef Chimichangas from Supper for a Steal
- Spicy Steak Fajitas from Cravings of a Lunatic
- Stuffed Poblano Peppers from Country Girl in the Village
- Tequila Lime Chicken from No One Likes Crumbley Cookies
- Tex-Mex Chopped Chicken Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing from The Weekend Gourmet
- Tofu Tacos from Hip Foodie Mom
- Yucatan Pollo Pibil and Corn Tortillas from MarocMama
Cinco de Mayo Desserts {Postres}:
- Dairy-free Flan from The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
- Dark and Spicy Chocolate Pots de Creme from Happy Baking Days
- Fried Ice Cream for a Crowd from Growing Up Gabel
- Luxuriously Healthy Chocolate Frosting from What Smells So Good?
- Mexican Brownies from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Paletas de Tamarindo (Tamarind Popsicles) from La Cocina de Leslie
- Peanut Mazapanes from Pies and Plots
Cinco de Mayo Drinks {Bebidas}:
- Fresh & Fruity Sangria from Webicurean
- Fruity Aguas Frescas from The Foodie Patootie
- Mango Aqua Fresca With Chia Seeds from Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
- Margarona from The Messy Baker
- Tamarindo Drink (Agua de Tamarindo) from Basic N Delicious
I love guacamole, and what a great pairing it makes with bacon! Lovely dish!
Everything is better with bacon, I say!
Ha ha I had to laugh, I LOVE the bacon in the pictures! I love the combination you used in your guacamole!
Bacon I’m there, Katie!
I don´t think there´s a word in the title that I don´t absolutely LOVE! Starting with roasted garlic, they´re one of the best things to add to everything.
I am officially hooked on adding roasted garlic to recipes now…so…dang…good.
This is literally the guac of my dreams. Roasted Garlic, Bacon, Cilantro, Onion and of course much needed avocado…. all of my very favorite foods and flavors in one! Perfection Katie!
Thanks for the kind words, Nicole! It’s good that I had my husband around to share it with me, because I honestly would have consumed the entire batch by myself if left unattended!
What a great idea! I have never thought to add bacon to my guac… love it!
Bacon makes everything better, you know! 🙂
I’m ready for some tacos, nachos, margaritas, and any other Mexican-inspired dish. This is some serious guac–love it!
Yum!!! I may add bacon to my guac next time I make lobster guac. Then all my favorites would be on one plate!
Oooh – bacon AND lobster…now that’s quite the combo!!!
What great items to mix with some guac (especially the bacon)! Since you made so much guacamole lately, what I’m wondering is: how many avocados did you have to go through?? lol
Haha, quite a few! 4 at least…I use any excuse to eat avocados!!!
I can already see that this recipe will be a fav on Pinterest! As I have several avocados in the fridge right now, I’ll be making this and substituting the bacon for veggie bacon.
Go for it! I hope it turns out well 🙂
Bacon Guacamole?! Sign me up! Love your blog.
Thanks for the kind words, Lauren!
Bacon makes everything better. *drool*
I have to agree. That and garlic. And avocados. Should I continue??? 😉
Bacon in Guacamole? Yes, please 🙂
Oh, my. I now I have HUGE guacamole craving. Why are there no avocados in my house?????
Crisis situation right there!!!!
now THIS is what I’m talking about! Bacon, garlic, and guacamole get 2 thumb up from me, yum!
Incredible combo!!! And what beautiful pics… love it!!! 😉
Thanks so much, Diana!
Bacon in guacamole?! That’s just cheating! I’ll bet this is insanely good
I’m all about the garlic, the more the better! Bacon is a plus 😉
I’m right there with you. Garlic, oh how I love you….
That does sound like a delicious combo. I’m a big fan of roasted garlic too.
Roasted garlic?! Bacon?! Wow…this is spectacular!
oh my goodness! LOVE the idea of using roasted garlic here . uh, YUMMMMMM! Love this and your photos are beautiful!
Katie – yes, yes, yes!!! I love the avocado, I love the bacon, and I looooooove the roasted garlic. This is amazing and your photos are absolutely gorgeous. I’m dying over that strip of bacon tucked into the finished guacamole. Would it be wrong to eat the guac with only strips of bacon?
OMG! This is a must try!! Love the combinations you chose!! Mmmmmm….
Thanks so much Tammi!
I’m also obsessed with roasted garlic, so this is right up my alley! I’ve made a very similar “roasted” guacamole before, and I found out something interesting: if you roast the avocados as well (for just 10-15 minutes), they end up tasting the same, but they stay bright green forever. You mash them into guacamole, and they seriously don’t turn brown like regular guacamole. The roasting must break down some enzyme in them or something? I don’t know, but it was a little bit of kitchen magic that I had to pass along.
Ok, so that is a trick I’ve never heard before, but I definitely want to try! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Love guacamole and roasted garlic. I actually roast garlic every night! Of course, bacon is awesome too. And this is so perfect for summer!
WOW!! What a great guacamole!!
Oh my, yum!!! That looks so delicious!
Forget the chips, I could make a sandwich out of this guacamole. Oh. my. goodness. Amazing doesn’t quite describe it.
Oh my, this looks incredible! I can’t even fully fathom what this little glob of heaven tastes like. I’ll have to make this for sure, in the mean time I’ll just tell people about it so I’m not the only one with this craving!
Your Roasted Garlic and Bacon Guacamole is looking so yummy that it makes my mouth water I guess I’ll give it a try this weekend using enough of the Black Garlic.