Roasted Garlic Guacamole Recipe

Name: Roasted Garlic Guacamole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 cloves garlic unpeeled; 6 medium avocados ripe; 1/2 cup cilantro coarsely chopped fresh, loosely packed; 2 1/2 tablespoons lime juice fresh, or more or less to taste; 3/4 teaspoon salt or to taste; 3/4 cup goat (chevre) cheese or feta cheese, crumbled; 3/4 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds) toasted; 3/4 cup jalapeno pepper pickled and thinly sliced; 1/2 cup bacon crumbled crisp-fried; 16 ounces tortilla chips 1 bag, large and sturdy

Servings: persons

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For the guacamole:
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Put unpeeled garlic in a small dry skillet over medium heat, cook, turning often, until soft and blackened in spots, 12 to 15 minutes.
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Cool, then slip off the skins, finely chop.
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Scoop avocado flesh into a large bowl.
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Stir in the garlic, cilantro and lime juice to taste.
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Coarsely mash everything together.
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Season with salt.
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Transfer to a serving bowl and put plastic wrap directly on the surface of the guacamole.
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Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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For setting up the guacamole:
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Arrange garnishes into small serving bowls and put the chips in a large basket.
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Serve tortilla chips with guacamole with your own choice of the garnishes.

280

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 cloves garlic unpeeled, 6 medium avocados ripe, 1/2 cup cilantro coarsely chopped fresh, loosely packed, 2 1/2 tablespoons lime juice fresh, or more or less to taste, and more.

Yes, Roasted Garlic Guacamole falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Roasted Garlic Guacamole

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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