Pioneer Woman Bacon Goat Cheese Guacamole

Pioneer Woman bacon goat cheese guacamole is a quick, no-cook dip made with ripe avocados, crumbled bacon and tangy goat cheese, ready in 30 minutes. That makes it a go-to for game day, summer potlucks or weekend get-togethers, since the bacon crunch and creamy cheese keep every chip loaded.

Fold the goat cheese in after the base is mashed and seasoned, since mixing it too early breaks the crumbles down into nothing. That way each scoop delivers a burst of creamy tang against the avocado.

Most guac follows the onion-lime-cilantro formula, but this version layers in salty bacon crunch alongside creamy goat cheese. Together they create a tartness and texture a standard batch can't match, so it stands apart on any appetizer spread.

Pioneer Woman Bacon Goat Cheese Guacamole

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Course: AppetizerCuisine: American, MexicanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

30

minutes

Cooking timeminutes

Calories

470

kcal

Chunky mashed avocado mixed with jalapeno, lime and cilantro, then folded with crumbled bacon and goat cheese for a rich, scoopable dip.

Ingredients

• 4 Avocados, Chopped
  

• 1 Jalapeno Pepper, Seeded And Diced
  

• 1/4 c. Diced Sweet Onion
  

• 1/4 c. Chopped Fresh Cilantro
  

• 2 Limes, Juiced
  

• 1/4 tsp. Salt
  

• 1/4 tsp. Pepper
  

• 6 slices Cooked Bacon, Crumbled
  

• 4 oz. weight Goat Cheese Crumbled
  

• Tortilla Chips For Serving

Directions

• Mash the base: In a large bowl, mash the avocados with jalapeno, onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt and pepper, then taste and adjust seasoning.
• Add the bacon: Stir in most of the crumbled bacon, reserving a small handful for the top so you have a garnish ready.
• Fold in the cheese: Gently fold in the goat cheese crumbles, keeping them in distinct pieces so they don't disappear into the avocado.
• Serve: Scoop the guac into a serving bowl and top with the remaining bacon, then serve immediately with tortilla chips.

Tools for this recipe

• OXO Good Grips nylon potato masher, Zulay metal lemon squeezer, Victorinox Fibrox 8-inch chef's knife. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

FAQs

Can I use a different cheese instead of goat cheese?

Feta crumbles the same way and holds its tang in the mash, so it's the closest swap. Cream cheese works too if you want something milder, though drop it in as small dollops since the chunky pockets matter.

How long does bacon goat cheese guacamole last in the fridge?

It keeps for about a day in an airtight container with plastic wrap pressed directly on the surface, since that slows browning from air exposure. After 24 hours the avocado darkens and the texture gets mushy, so this is really a make-it-and-eat-it dip.

Can I prep anything ahead of time?

Cook and crumble the bacon up to two days early, then store it in the fridge until you're ready to assemble. You can also dice the jalapeno and onion a few hours before, but hold off on the avocados until serving time because they brown fast.

Do I need a special tool to mash the avocados?

A fork works fine here since you want a chunky texture, and a potato masher speeds things up for a double batch. Just skip the blender or food processor because they turn the guac into paste.

Why does my guacamole taste bland even with all the mix-ins?

The most common cause is not enough lime juice and salt, since avocados need more acid and seasoning than most people expect. So taste the base before adding bacon and cheese, then adjust there, because once those mix-ins go in it's harder to fix the underlying flavor.