This Creamy Avocado With Bacon Dip is a decadent twist on classic guacamole, perfect for parties or casual snacking. The base of ripe avocado and sour cream creates a luxuriously smooth texture, while crumbled bacon adds a savory, smoky crunch. A touch of lemon juice brightens the flavor, and a dash of hot sauce provides a subtle warmth that balances the richness. Finely diced cucumber offers a refreshing contrast to the dense dip. It’s an easy-to-make appetizer that pairs wonderfully with crisp vegetables, sturdy crackers, or warm tortilla chips. This crowd-pleasing recipe brings together creamy, salty, and spicy notes in every bite.
Creamy Avocado With Bacon Dip
Description
This Creamy Avocado With Bacon Dip is a decadent twist on classic guacamole, perfect for parties or casual snacking. The base of ripe avocado and sour cream creates a luxuriously smooth texture, while crumbled bacon adds a savory, smoky crunch. A touch of lemon juice brightens the flavor, and a dash of hot sauce provides a subtle warmth that balances the richness. Finely diced cucumber offers a refreshing contrast to the dense dip. It&# 226;ÂÂs an easy-to-make appetizer that pairs wonderfully with crisp vegetables, sturdy crackers, or warm tortilla chips. This crowd-pleasing recipe brings together creamy, salty, and spicy notes in every bite.Ingredients
Directions
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Cook bacon strips in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, then drain on paper towels and crumble into small pieces.
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Cut the ripe avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a mixing bowl.
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Mash the avocado with a fork until mostly smooth but still slightly chunky.
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Add the lemon juice, sour cream, onion powder, and hot sauce to the bowl and stir until well combined and creamy.
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Fold in the crumbled bacon (or imitation bacon bits) and the finely diced cucumber.
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Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more hot sauce for extra kick.
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Transfer to a serving bowl and chill for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
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Serve with green bell peppers, celery sticks, pita bread, or crackers.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 181.6kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15.8g25%
- Saturated Fat 6.2g31%
- Cholesterol 22.8mg8%
- Sodium 268.9mg12%
- Total Carbohydrate 4.4g2%
- Dietary Fiber 1.9g8%
- Sugars 1.8g
- Protein 6.9g14%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.