By Laurel Perry
Published Jun 30, 2024
I heard a tip recently to add guacamole to a BLT, and I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it since. It adds a great creamy element and is richer and fresher tasting than traditional mayo. But what if I took it one step further? What if I did away with the sandwich altogether and created BLT guacamole?! Well, folks, I’ve done it, and I’m proud to say it’s been a rousing success. This bacon guacamole has all the great flavors of traditional guacamole, plus the crunchy and savory elements of a BLT sandwich. I don’t know why I didn’t think of this sooner.
This creamy dip is the perfect combination of two classics– guacamole and BLT sandwiches . If you’ve ever added avocado or guacamole to your BLT, I guarantee you’ll love this bacon guacamole recipe!
What’s in This BLT Guacamole Recipe?
- Bacon: Adds savory and umami flavor to this dip. Make it as per the recipe, or cook it in the oven or air fryer .
- Avocado: Forms the creamy base of the dip. Look for avocados with dark skin that give slightly when squeezed but don’t feel mushy.
- Lettuce: Crunchy romaine lettuce is the best choice for this recipe. I like to use romaine hearts with fewer wilty leaves.
- Onion: Red onion is the classic choice for a BLT, but yellow or white onion will also work well.
- Tomato: I like grape or cherry tomatoes. You can also chop up a regular tomato, but it may be more watery/loose.
- Lime: Fresh lime juice adds balancing acidity to the dip. Add more or less to your personal tastes.
- Cilantro: Adds a spicy and citrusy flavor. If you’re not a fan, you can leave it out or use parsley instead.
- Garlic: Adds a touch of earthiness to the dip.
Tips for Success
- Let the bacon drain completely on paper towels to avoid greasy guac.
- I love spicy food, so I usually add a chopped jalapeño or a pinch of cayenne pepper to my BLT guacamole.
- You could also stir in some chopped fresh herbs like dill or chives for a brighter flavor.
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover BLT guacamole in an airtight container with a layer of plastic wrap between the container and the lid. Spritz the surface of the guacamole with lime juice before sealing to prevent browning.
You can also add the avocado pit to the container or top the avocado with a thin layer of water or olive oil to help prevent browning. Bacon guacamole will keep for up to 3 days if stored properly in the refrigerator. Enjoy chilled or at room temperature. I do not recommend freezing guacamole.
Serving Suggestions
This BLT guacamole is the perfect way to spice up your Cinco de Mayo feast! Serve it up with some tortilla chips , or make it more BLT-like by using crostini! It also makes a great topping for my favorite baked chicken tacos !
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 3 slices bacon cut into lardons
- ▢ 3 avocados
- ▢ 1 cup finely chopped romaine lettuce
- ▢ ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
- ▢ ½ cup quartered grape or cherry tomatoes
- ▢ ½-1 lime juiced, to taste
- ▢ 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- ▢ 1 clove garlic minced
- ▢ Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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Instructions
- In a large skillet set over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate. If any pieces seem too large, break them up. 3 slices bacon
- Remove the pits from the avocados and scoop them into a bowl. Glide a knife through the bowl to chop the avocado. Switch to a fork and mash until ¾ of the avocado is broken up. Use your fork with a whisking motion to “whip” the guacamole and make it extra creamy. 3 avocados
- Fold in the lettuce, red onion, tomatoes, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, and cooked bacon. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir once more and serve with tortilla chips. 1 cup finely chopped romaine lettuce, ¼ cup finely chopped red onion, ½ cup quartered grape or cherry tomatoes, ½-1 lime, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, 1 clove garlic, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Becky’s Tips
- Save a little bit of each ingredient to use as garnish!
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make BLT Guacamole Step by Step
Cook the Bacon: In a large skillet set over medium heat, cook 3 slices of chopped bacon until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate. If any pieces seem too large, break them up.
Mash the Avocado: Remove the pits from 3 avocados and scoop them into a bowl. Glide a knife through the bowl to chop the avocado. Switch to a fork and mash until ¾ of the avocado is broken up. Use your fork with a whisking motion to “whip” the guacamole and make it extra creamy.
Add the Mix-Ins: Fold in 1 cup of finely chopped romaine lettuce, ¼ cup of finely chopped red onion, ½ cup of quartered cherry or grape tomatoes, the juice from 1 lime, 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh cilantro, 1 clove of minced garlic, and the cooked bacon. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir once more and serve with tortilla chips.
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BLT Guacamole
Ingredients
- 3 slices bacon cut into lardons
- 3 avocados
- 1 cup finely chopped romaine lettuce
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
- ½ cup quartered grape or cherry tomatoes
- ½-1 lime juiced, to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 clove garlic minced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet set over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate. If any pieces seem too large, break them up. 3 slices bacon
- Remove the pits from the avocados and scoop them into a bowl. Glide a knife through the bowl to chop the avocado. Switch to a fork and mash until ¾ of the avocado is broken up. Use your fork with a whisking motion to “whip” the guacamole and make it extra creamy. 3 avocados
- Fold in the lettuce, red onion, tomatoes, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, and cooked bacon. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir once more and serve with tortilla chips. 1 cup finely chopped romaine lettuce, ¼ cup finely chopped red onion, ½ cup quartered grape or cherry tomatoes, ½-1 lime, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, 1 clove garlic, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
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Notes
- Save a little bit of each ingredient to use as garnish!
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
