This creamy guacamole recipe gets texture and tang from roasted garlic and pickled jalapeño topped with cotija cheese and pepitas.
How many times have you heard it? You know the phrase, the not-so-very-much-original one we all say because it’s just so perfectly descriptive. Come on, say it with me. “Hoooooooly Guacamole.” Okay it’s a little trite, but so true. Guacamole is the ultimate dipper, topper, finger licker. There’s so many more reasons than Cinco de Mayo to kick back and “dip-toe through the tortilla chips.” The basics for this guacamole recipe are the mellow tang of roasted garlic and the piquant pucker of pickled jalapeños that throws a punch of heat at the back of the tongue. Toss in a little cheese and pepitas? Holy guacamole, this stuff is the winner.
What’s In This Guacamole
- Avocadoes
- Roasted garlic
- Limes
- Lemon
- Pickled jalapeños with their juice
- Kosher salt
- Cotija cheese
- Pepitas
How to Make Guacamole With Roasted Garlic
- Use a pastry blender to mash those avos. Mashing avocados can be a bit of a pain depending on their ripeness. But I found a little trick in my utensil drawer that does the job just right. I use my pastry blender. It keeps the avocados chunky and mashes super quick. Give it a try and I’d love to hear your secrets masher tips.
- Ripen avocadoes on the counter. If it’s just not in the cards to find an already-ripe avocado, place it in a paper sack with a few bananas. The gasses given off by the bananas will speed up the ripening process so you’ll be in guac city before you know it.
- Feel free to add more roasted garlic if you feel like an earthier, more roasted flavor. If you’re shy about plopping your garlic in the oven, here’s a simple recipe for roasted garlic.
- The acid from the pickled jalapeño juice brings the tangy flavor. It’s so good you might be tempted to add more. If so, just be careful of making the guac too runny. I prefer a chunkier guac but if you’re into a creamier version, add more liquid to suit yourself.
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Guacamole with Roasted Garlic and Pickled Jalapeño
Ingredients
- 1 head roasted garlic , cooled
- 6 avocados , peeled and pitted
- 2 limes , juiced
- ½ lemon , juiced
- 2 tablespoons pickled jalapeño juice
- 8 ounces pickled jalapeños , chopped
- kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons cilantro , chopped
- ¼ cup cotija cheese
- 2 tablespoons pepitas
Instructions
- Mash cooled roasted garlic in a medium-sized bowl until the consistency of a rough paste. Add the avocados and mash with a pastry blender or fork until chunky. Stir in the lime juice, lemon juice, and pickled jalapeño juice. Add the chopped jalapeños and stir to combine. Season with kosher salt to taste. Garnish with cilantro and cotija cheese and top with pepitas. Serve with tortilla chips and enjoy.
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Emily
And now I’m craving guacamole. Thanks a lot.
Jen @ Savory Simple
holy cow this looks amazing. I’m a guacamole addict, this needs to happen.
Laura (Tutti Dolci)
Loving the roasted garlic in your guac!
Redawna
mmmmm definitely a must try!
Looks fantastic.
Marta @ What should I eat for breakfast today
Hoooly guacamole!!! Awesome!
sara
Gorgeous guacamole! What a great tip to use a pastry blender! :)
Kevin (Closet Cooking)
What an amazing bowl of guacamole!
Bev @ Bev Cooks
Those jalapeno slices on top are kiiiiiiiiiiillin’ me. In a sexy way.
Sommer @ ASpicyPerspective
Love this! Looks amazing, Heidi! :)
Sylvia @ reelflavor.com
Omg, this guac looks amazing and I’m pretty picky about guac. I’m definitely going to have to try it!
The Italian Dish
now that’s a good tip I can use!
Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking
Give me a handful of chips, this guac, and a margarita, and I’m set for the afternoon! Until when I have to get up to refill the margarita of course… Great recipe!
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet
Your guacamole competition sounds delish! The combination of mango and bacon does sound interesting. But I know that this garlic jalapeno version would go fast here! :)
Stephanie @ Girl Versus Dough
Is it cool to faceplant right into this bowl? Kthanks ;)
Deborah
I am a pickled jalapeno addict – I’m pretty sure I need this in my life!
Tieghan
Ah I am in heaven! I love this!! Your a adding fuel to my avocado obsession!
Liz @ The Lemon Bowl
I want this for breakfast!
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar
Mmm this sounds like such a fabulous creation!! Love the pickled jalapeno’s especially!!