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Happy National Guacamole Day! 15 Guac Recipes to Help You Celebrate in the Tastiest Way Possible
It’s the most glorious of all glorious days — National Guacamole Day — and it’s time to celebrate. You could go to Chipotle and very precisely select which ingredients you want to incorporate into your perfect and well thought out burrito or burrito bowl, but then comes the inevitable question: "You know guacamole is extra, right?" Yes. I am well aware. But what kind of world would it be if I got Mexican food without guacamole? Certainly not one I want to live in.
The truth is, I didn't try guac until high school, but since then my avocado love affair has flourished. I've figured out the best way to make my avos ripen, and I've experimented putting them in dishes besides guacamole. But since it's National Guacamole Day, it's time we go back to the basics. These 15 delicious guacamole recipes satisfy any taste, so grab some avocados and get cooking.
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Easy Guacamole
If you’re new to the avocado craze, A Spicy Perspective’s simple, easy guacamole recipe is perfect for you.
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Jalapeño Guacamole with Kale
Slices of spicy jalapeños add a nice, hot kick to this healthy guac by A Beautiful Mess.
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Grilled Pineapple Guacamole
For a tropical twist, The Comfort of Cooking mixes juicy, grilled pineapple into already delicious guacamole.
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Guacpops
If you’ve lost your patience for spooning the right amount of guac onto each chip, then Eat.Live.Travel.Write’s guacpops are your tasty solution.
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Charred Corn Guacamole
A bit of fresh corn adds a subtle crunch to Branny Boils Over’s refreshing recipe.
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Avocado Feta Guacamole
A generous helping of feta cheese gives Simply Scratch’s guacamole a tangy creaminess.
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Rancho La Puerta Guacamole
This “world famous” guacamole recipe from Savory Sweet Life is filled with veggies for an intricate mix of flavors and textures.
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Sriracha Guacamole
Although it’s certainly not traditional, a bit of Sriracha adds the perfect burst of spiciness to this guac recipe by Damn Delicious.
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Grilled Corn, Bacon, and Goat Cheese Guacamole
Combining a mix of cheese, vegetables, and meat, Confections of a Foodie Bride’s recipe takes basic guacamole to the next level.
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Guacamole Salad
A can of black beans and chopped peppers gives Mel’s Kitchen Cafe’s guac some extra heartiness.
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Fiesta Guacamole
If you’re looking to please a wide audience, Half Baked Harvest’s easy fiesta guacamole is completely fool-proof.
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Fried Guacamole
Does frying something ever not make it instantly better? Didn’t think so. Joy the Baker’s fried guac has got us drooling.
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Tangy Roasted Tomatillo Guacamole
Tangy tomatillos give A Farmgirl’s Dabbles’ guacamole an unexpected twist.
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Cilantro Garlic Red Pepper Guacamole
It’s pretty safe to say A Pretty Life in the Suburbs’ simple recipe will always hit the spot. Think classic guacamole with some added oomph.
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Roasted Jalapeño Bacon Guacamole
Spicy jalapeños and crispy bacon make Ari’s Menu’s guacamole perfect for the risk taker in you.
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