Best Guacamole With Toasted Pepitas And Cotija Cheese Recipes

BACON GUACAMOLE WITH COTIJA CHEESE

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Take your game-day snack to a new level with this bacon guacamole. The bacon adds crisp, rich texture, while the cotija makes your guac extra creamy. If you're feeling bold, use applewood smoked bacon for a more complex flavor profile. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

3 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 to 1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon
1/2 cup Cotija cheese

Steps:

In a bowl, mash avocados until almost smooth. Stir in lime juice and ½ teaspoon salt. Let stand 10 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Adjust seasoning with additional lime juice and salt if desired. Top with bacon and Cotija cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 539mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

COTIJA GUACAMOLE WITH PEPITAS

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Looking for a creative spin on traditional guacamole? Look no further. This recipe is bursting with flavors from your traditional guacamole - garlic, onions and cilantro... while keeping it "fresh". This guacamole gets an element of salty crunch from the pepitas (pumpkin seeds) and robust full-bodied flavor from the cotija cheese. This recipe is sure to be a hit with your guests.

Provided by Ankitha Gadag

Categories Vegetable

Time 7m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 garlic cloves
3 avocados
1/4 white onion
1/2 cup packed cilantro
1 lime
1 dash sea salt (to taste)
1 dash pepitas (to taste)
1 dash Cotija cheese (to taste)

Steps:

Chop garlic, onion and cilantro finely.
Combine avocados & mash.
Add in lime, sea salt and mix well.
Top with cheese and pepitas!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 506.2, Fat 44.4, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 0.1, Sodium 103.2, Carbohydrate 32.2, Fiber 21.6, Sugar 3.2, Protein 6.8

GUACAMOLE WITH TOASTED PEPITAS AND COTIJA CHEESE

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Crunchy toasted pumpkin seeds and the salty, pleasantly funky Mexican cheese known as cotija take this otherwise classic guacamole to new heights.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield Makes 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 ripe but firm avocados, peeled and pitted
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped jalapeno
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup toasted pepitas
3 tablespoons crumbled cotija or feta cheese

Steps:

In a medium bowl, lightly mash avocados. Add lime juice, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and mix to combine. Top with pepitas and cheese. Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container with plastic directly on the surface for up to 1 day.