This Bacon and Fig Guacamole is seriously addictive! Loaded with sweet and savory flavors it’s a Cinco de Mayo party for your taste buds!
Updated: This post was first published here in January 2018. I decided it was worthy of a reshare because it is a super popular recipe here at the BHK, especially for Cinco de Mayo. The content is new and I’ve also added a few new photos and notes to the post below. .
The Best Bacon and Fig Guacamole Recipe
Wow! Like how is it already May?
With just a few days to Cinco de Mayo, I decided I needed to reshare this recipe for Bacon and Fig Guacamole because it happens to be not only a personal favorite, but a favorite here on the blog.
I’m gonna go there guys because I just can’t help myself…it’s figgin’ awesome! #sorrynotsorry
I will admit, I came late to the guacamole game. I was way into my 40’s before I even tried it. I know, what the? All those years I missed out. Well, I’m making up for it now. I love the classic guacamole, but this amped up version is seriously addictive.
Bacon and Fig Guacamole Ingredients
• avocados
• fresh lime juice
• garlic
• bacon
• red onion
• dried mission figs
• jalapeño
• candied pecans
• blue cheese crumbles
• light brown sugar
• salt and pepper
I enjoyed something similar to today’s Bacon and Fig Guacamole when Tom and I were at a local Mexican restaurant in town, and I knew I’d have to recreate it and share it. It’s a combo of sweet and savory flavors, and if left to my own devices, I could eat the entire bowl myself.
It’s loaded with bacon, red onion, jalapenos, some dried mission figs, yes, SOOOO fabulous, candied pecans, and some crumbled blue cheese. I know. Sounds amazing, right? This is one guacamole you NEED to try! Enjoy!
A Few Cook’s Notes
I like to make my guacamole just before we’re ready to enjoy it so I don’t have to worry about the guac turning brown. If I do make it just a bit ahead of time I store it in an airtight container with a piece of plastic wrap pressed right to the top of the guac to make a seal and then I put the lid to the container on top.
Feel free to add the blue cheese crumbles if you’re a fan. If not, you can leave them out.
More Cinco de Mayo Recipes to Enjoy
Mexican Chocolate Sandwich Cookies with Dulce de Leche Filling
Chicken, Black Bean and Tortilla Casserole
- 4 ripe avocados
- 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 5 slices bacon chopped and cooked until crisp
- 1/3 cup red onion finely chopped
- 1/3 cup dried mission figs chopped
- 1 jalapeno stem and seeds removed and finely chopped
- 1/3 cup candied pecans chopped
- 1/3 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- Candied Pecans:
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar lightly packed
- 1/8 tsp. salt
- 1 Tbsp. water
- 1/2 cup pecan halves
- Optional: 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves finely chopped
- Garnish: a sprinkle of extra candied pecans and blue cheese crumbles
- Tortilla chips for serving
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Candied Pecans: Combine brown sugar, salt and water in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook until sugar dissolves, about 1-2 minutes. Add the pecans and cook for 2-3 minutes stirring to coat pecans. Remove from heat and spread out to dry on a sheet of parchment paper. Let cool, then roughly chop. This yields more than the 1/3 cup you need for the recipe. You can store them in an airtight container or use them as a topping for salads.
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Guacamole: Cut the avocados in half and remove the pit. Spoon avocado flesh into a large mixing bowl. Add lime juice. Mash with a potato masher or a fork to preferred consistency.
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Add the garlic, bacon, red onion, figs, jalapeno, candied pecans, blue cheese crumbles, salt, pepper and chopped cilantro, if desired, and gently mix together. Sprinkle with extra candied pecans and blue cheese crumbles, if desired. Serve with tortilla chips.
I like to make my guacamole just before we're ready to enjoy it so I don't have to worry about the guac turning brown. If I do make it just a bit ahead of time I store it in an airtight container with a piece of plastic wrap pressed right to the top of the guac to make a seal and then I put the lid to the container on top.
Feel free to add the blue cheese crumbles if you're a fan. If not, you can leave them out.
You have completely amped up this Guacamole!! Bacon, figs, candied pecans and blue cheese! Your add ins are themselves so amazing! Yummy!!
It’s sooo good Deepika! I hope you give it a go!
whoa! never would have thought of adding dried figs to guac. this goes into the must try column. have a great weekend my friend!
You NEED to try it Cathy! It’s seriously delicious!!
Shockingly, one of my teams made the playoffs! So I’ll be watching them play on Sunday, and I can’t think of anything better than THIS guac + game day!! I was wondering what you had up your sleeve when you mentioned guacamole, Mare, but this is A MILLION times more amazing than anything I could have dreamed up! I’m loving that bacon and fig combo! Just brilliant, my dear! And I’m going to pretend I didn’t read that part about you and guacamole at the age of 40. ;) Pinned! Cheers, lovely! XO
I was shocked our team made it too Chey! Oh, this one’s a good one Chey! LOADED with amazing ingredients that all come together perfectly, I LOVE it! I know…what was I thinking?!
The first time I tried guacamole, I was not a fan. Now, this was a loooooong time ago. Now? I could eat the entire bowl all by myself and not bat an eye. This is one heck of a guac, my friend! It’s absolutely loaded with flava flava! Pinning! While everyone else is watching the game, I’ll be quietly in the corner eating this ;) Have a great weekend! XOXO
Yay! You’re going to LOVE it Dawn!! I always am up for trying anything, but I wasn’t budging with guacamole, until my nephew made me try it!! Totally addicted now!
I never would have thought of figs in guacamole, but what a great way to change it up. It’s nice to have new ways to serve a classic dish that everyone loves. Gimme!
Oh, it’s good Karen! I guarantee this is a combo you’ll make over and over again! Hope you give it a try! Keep me posted!
It is figgin awesome ;) Loving this flavour twist on the classic. Can’t wait to try it!
Hope you love it too Jennifer! Keep me posted!
Absolutely love this amped up version, perfect for every game day party!
Thanks Matt! You’d LOVE this one!!
So inviting and creamy that fig guacamole looks. Great shots! I have never tried adding figs to my guac. I think I need to try this recipe out. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Neha! Hope you love it!
You are so creative, I can’t believe how much flavor you packed into this guac!
It’s soooo good Sue! Hope you give it a try, I’d love to know what you think!
I love guacamole and my husband always makes it . I have to convince him to make your version. I can taste all your ingredients, yummy. What a creative combination.
It’s so good Gerlinde! I can’t wait to make more for the games this weekend!
A guac with sweet and savory flavors? Absolutely love this creation of yours!
Thanks Naomi! Hope you try it!
You’re a figgin’ genius! Just thinking about this guac makes me happy! Well done, my friend!
Lol! Give it a try Annie! I bet you’ll love it!
Oh yes, I need to make this ASAP! I only started eating guacamole a few years ago. But once I started, I quickly became addicted. Love the sound of bacon, figs and blue cheese in this guacamole! It’s different but you just know it will taste delicious! Hope your team wins Mary Ann! I have no clue about football :)
Me too Leanne! I think you’ll love this guac! I’m so excited for the game this weekend. Keeping my fingers crossed!
I love bacon and fig anything so count me in!!
You’d love it Leigh Ann!
Seriously amazing! What a great idea!
Thanks Gina!
I have to try this! So unique!
Woohoo! You’ll love it Jennifer!
40 before you tried Guacamole! That’s a crime, Mary Ann – glad you’re making up time for it with this kicked up version! Happy football watching!
I know, isn’t it!! All those years I missed out! Such a pity. Hope you give this one a try Geraldine, and hope you have an awesome weekend!
Wow, this sounds spectacular! Makes regular old guac sound pretty boring!
It’s such a delicious jazzed up version Chris!
Would you judge me if I just ate that guacamole with a spoon!? ;) Swooning over those flavors!
Have a wonderful weekend, Mary Ann!
No judgement here Marissa!
Candied pecans would be SO good in that mix! This sounds amazing Mary Ann! Congrats on your team making it to the playoffs – happy cheering!!
Thanks Katherine! The candied pecans are so easy and so good in this guac!
This guacamole sounds so addictively delicious – perfect for game day!
It’s my new favorite!
What???? Bacon and figs??? This is one I’ll have to try. It sounds amazing. I don’t often eat figs, but I think they’d be fun in the guac! Enjoy the weekend and all the games!
You’ll love it Kathy! It’s so packed with sweet and savory flavors!
You’ve scored a touchdown with this game day offering! Looks delicious!
Thanks Lindsay!
WHAT AN AWESOME COMBO! I would never have thought to put figs in guac, brilliant! I’m glad you’re into guacamole now, welcome to the delicious club! And thank you for this recipe! We’re hosting Super Bowl and this recipe is SURE to impress my foodie loving guests! Pinning!
It’s soooo good Christina! This will definitely be at our Super Bowl Party! Happy Friday!
AMPed up for sure! What a creative recipe for guacamole, Mary Ann! We are big fans here, and this one sounds like a complete game-changer! Excited to try this recipe!