Zesty Guacamole Bites Recipe

Name: Zesty Guacamole Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (12-oz.) sourdough baguette, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices; 3 HASS AVOCADOS FROM MEXICO; 1/2 medium-size jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, pressed; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, divided; 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion, divided; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided; 1 teaspoon salt, divided; 1 cup grape tomatoes, quartered; 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco (fresh Mexican cheese); Garnish: fresh cilantro sprig

Servings: persons

1 (12-oz.) sourdough baguette, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
3 HASS AVOCADOS FROM MEXICO
1/2 medium-size jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 garlic clove, pressed
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, divided
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion, divided
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 cup grape tomatoes, quartered
1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco (fresh Mexican cheese)
Garnish: fresh cilantro sprig

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Place bread slices on a baking sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until toasted, turning after 8 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, cut avocados in half. Scoop pulp into a bowl, and mash with a pastry blender or fork until slightly chunky. Stir in jalapeno, garlic, 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro, 1 Tbsp. finely chopped red onion, 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice, and 3/4 tsp. salt. Cover with plastic wrap, allowing plastic wrap to touch mixture, until ready to serve.
3
Toss grape tomatoes with remaining 1 Tbsp. each chopped fresh cilantro, red onion, fresh lime juice, and 1/4 tsp. salt.
4
Top each bread round with avocado mixture. Spoon tomato mixture over avocado mixture using a slotted spoon or fork. Sprinkle with crumbled queso fresco. Garnish, if desired.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (12-oz.) sourdough baguette, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices, 3 HASS AVOCADOS FROM MEXICO, 1/2 medium-size jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped, 1 garlic clove, pressed, and more.

Yes, Zesty Guacamole Bites 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!

Zesty Guacamole Bites

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