Creamy Avocado With Bacon Dip

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.

Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Courses: Appetisers

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Calories: 181.6

Dietary: Gluten-free

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

1 Ripe Avocado
1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
1/2 cup Sour Cream
1/4 teaspoon Onion Powder
1/4 teaspoon Hot Sauce
2 tablespoon Bacon, Crumbled, 2 strips,OR
2 tablespoon Imitation Bacon Bits
2 tablespoon Cucumber, Finely Diced

Directions

1
Cook bacon strips in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, then drain on paper towels and crumble into small pieces.
2
Cut the ripe avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a mixing bowl.
3
Mash the avocado with a fork until mostly smooth but still slightly chunky.
4
Add the lemon juice, sour cream, onion powder, and hot sauce to the bowl and stir until well combined and creamy.
5
Fold in the crumbled bacon (or imitation bacon bits) and the finely diced cucumber.
6
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more hot sauce for extra kick.
7
Transfer to a serving bowl and chill for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
8
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.

Keywords: avocado, bacon, dip, creamy, appetizer, snack, vegetable, cucumber, guacamole, party, easy, quick, smoky, rich, crunchy, spicy, lemon, sour cream, chips, crackers

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