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Bacon and Fig Guacamole

January 11, 2018 50 Comments

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This Bacon and Fig Guacamole is seriously addictive! Loaded with sweet and savory flavors that will delight your taste buds!

Overhead shot of bacon fig guacamole on a platter with tortilla chips with beer, limes and jalapenos in the background.

It’s a busy weekend of football ahead folks! Woot woot! Did your team make it to the playoffs? Mine did, and I’m super pumped to watch the game this Saturday!

I know not everyone gets as excited about the game as I do, so I’ve got something else for you to get excited about…this Bacon and Fig Guacamole!! Get ready, I’m gonna go there guys because I can’t help myself… this guacamole is figgin’ awesome!

Overhead shot of bacon fig guacamole on a platter with tortilla chips with beer, limes and jalapenos in the background.

I will admit, I came late to the guacamole game. I was 40 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 my amped up versions are seriously addictive.

Overhead shot of ingredients in individual bowls for bacon fig guacamole.

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!

Bacon fig guacamole in a green bowl on a white platter surrounded by tortilla chips.

 

Bacon and Fig Guacamole
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Bacon and Fig Guacamole
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
 
This Bacon and Fig Guacamole is seriously addictive! Loaded with sweet and savory flavors that will delight your taste buds!
Servings: 6
Calories: 467 kcal
Author: MaryAnn Dwyer
Ingredients
  • 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
Instructions
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
Nutrition Facts
Bacon and Fig Guacamole
Amount Per Serving
Calories 467 Calories from Fat 333
% Daily Value*
Fat 37g57%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Cholesterol 17mg6%
Sodium 462mg20%
Potassium 807mg23%
Carbohydrates 31g10%
Fiber 10g42%
Sugar 16g18%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 280IU6%
Vitamin C 18mg22%
Calcium 89mg9%
Iron 1.3mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

Bacon Fig Guacamole

 

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Comments

  1. Deepika|TheLoveOfCakes says

    January 11, 2018 at 6:59 am

    You have completely amped up this Guacamole!! Bacon, figs, candied pecans and blue cheese! Your add ins are themselves so amazing! Yummy!!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      January 11, 2018 at 10:15 am

      It’s sooo good Deepika! I hope you give it a go!

      Reply
  2. cathy | whatshouldimakefor.com says

    January 11, 2018 at 7:41 am

    whoa! never would have thought of adding dried figs to guac. this goes into the must try column. have a great weekend my friend!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      January 11, 2018 at 10:15 am

      You NEED to try it Cathy! It’s seriously delicious!!

      Reply
  3. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    January 11, 2018 at 8:21 am

    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

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      January 11, 2018 at 10:16 am

      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?!

      Reply
  4. Dawn - Girl Heart Food says

    January 11, 2018 at 8:32 am

    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

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      January 11, 2018 at 10:17 am

      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!

      Reply
  5. Karen @ Seasonal Cravings says

    January 11, 2018 at 9:24 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      January 11, 2018 at 10:18 am

      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!

      Reply
  6. Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says

    January 11, 2018 at 10:32 am

    It is figgin awesome ;) Loving this flavour twist on the classic. Can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      January 11, 2018 at 10:35 am

      Hope you love it too Jennifer! Keep me posted!

      Reply
  7. Matt Robinson says

    January 11, 2018 at 10:58 am

    Absolutely love this amped up version, perfect for every game day party!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      January 11, 2018 at 11:08 am

      Thanks Matt! You’d LOVE this one!!

      Reply
  8. Neha says

    January 11, 2018 at 11:12 am

    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.

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      January 11, 2018 at 1:21 pm

      Thanks Neha! Hope you love it!

      Reply
  9. sue | theviewfromgreatisland says

    January 11, 2018 at 11:48 am

    You are so creative, I can’t believe how much flavor you packed into this guac!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      January 11, 2018 at 1:22 pm

      It’s soooo good Sue! Hope you give it a try, I’d love to know what you think!

      Reply
  10. Gerlinde says

    January 11, 2018 at 12:55 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      January 11, 2018 at 1:21 pm

      It’s so good Gerlinde! I can’t wait to make more for the games this weekend!

      Reply
  11. Naomi Robinson says

    January 11, 2018 at 1:00 pm

    A guac with sweet and savory flavors? Absolutely love this creation of yours!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      January 11, 2018 at 1:22 pm

      Thanks Naomi! Hope you try it!

      Reply
  12. annie@ciaochowbambina says

    January 11, 2018 at 2:34 pm

    You’re a figgin’ genius! Just thinking about this guac makes me happy! Well done, my friend!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      January 11, 2018 at 2:35 pm

      Lol! Give it a try Annie! I bet you’ll love it!

      Reply
  13. Leanne | Crumb Top Baking says

    January 11, 2018 at 8:08 pm

    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 :)

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      January 11, 2018 at 8:38 pm

      Me too Leanne! I think you’ll love this guac! I’m so excited for the game this weekend. Keeping my fingers crossed!

      Reply
  14. Leigh Ann says

    January 11, 2018 at 9:38 pm

    I love bacon and fig anything so count me in!!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      January 12, 2018 at 11:08 am

      You’d love it Leigh Ann!

      Reply
  15. Gina @Running to the Kitchen says

    January 11, 2018 at 9:44 pm

    Seriously amazing! What a great idea!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      January 12, 2018 at 11:08 am

      Thanks Gina!

      Reply
  16. Jennifer Farley says

    January 11, 2018 at 10:24 pm

    I have to try this! So unique!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      January 12, 2018 at 11:09 am

      Woohoo! You’ll love it Jennifer!

      Reply
  17. Geraldine | Green Valley Kitchen says

    January 12, 2018 at 11:37 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      January 12, 2018 at 1:18 pm

      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!

      Reply
  18. Chris Scheuer says

    January 12, 2018 at 2:30 pm

    Wow, this sounds spectacular! Makes regular old guac sound pretty boring!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      January 14, 2018 at 10:55 am

      It’s such a delicious jazzed up version Chris!

      Reply
  19. Marissa says

    January 12, 2018 at 2:53 pm

    Would you judge me if I just ate that guacamole with a spoon!? ;) Swooning over those flavors!

    Have a wonderful weekend, Mary Ann!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      January 14, 2018 at 10:54 am

      No judgement here Marissa!

      Reply
  20. Katherine | Love In My Oven says

    January 12, 2018 at 10:14 pm

    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!!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      January 14, 2018 at 10:54 am

      Thanks Katherine! The candied pecans are so easy and so good in this guac!

      Reply
  21. Laura | Tutti Dolci says

    January 14, 2018 at 12:37 am

    This guacamole sounds so addictively delicious – perfect for game day!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      January 14, 2018 at 8:57 am

      It’s my new favorite!

      Reply
  22. Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop says

    January 14, 2018 at 9:58 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      January 14, 2018 at 10:53 am

      You’ll love it Kathy! It’s so packed with sweet and savory flavors!

      Reply
  23. Lindsay Cotter says

    January 15, 2018 at 9:48 am

    You’ve scored a touchdown with this game day offering! Looks delicious!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      January 15, 2018 at 10:19 am

      Thanks Lindsay!

      Reply
  24. Christina says

    January 26, 2018 at 1:18 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      January 26, 2018 at 5:20 pm

      It’s soooo good Christina! This will definitely be at our Super Bowl Party! Happy Friday!

      Reply

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