Perfect Loaded Guacamole 3 Ways
This loaded guacamole recipe is perfect for parties. It’s creamy, flavorful, and served with crispy plantain chips for a delicious appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe avocados
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1-2 jalapenos, seeded and minced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 2 tablespoons diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup cooked, crumbled bacon (optional)
- Plantain chips, for serving
Instructions
- Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a medium bowl.
- Mash the avocado with a fork until it’s mostly smooth but still has some chunks.
- Add the red onion, cilantro, jalapenos, lime juice, salt, and pepper to the bowl.
- Stir gently to combine all the ingredients.
- Fold in the cotija cheese, diced tomatoes, diced red bell pepper, and crumbled bacon (if using).
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve immediately with plantain chips.
Notes
- For a spicier guacamole, leave some seeds in the jalapenos.
- If you don’t have cotija cheese, feta cheese can be substituted.
- This guacamole is best served fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg