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Bacon Guacamole Appetizer (low-carb!)

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By: Rachel GurkPosted: 01/12/2015Updated: 06/28/2021

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These bacon guacamole appetizer bites are perfect for game day - plus they're low-carb! Get the recipe on RachelCooks.com!

These bacon guacamole appetizer bites are perfect for game day or any other party – plus they’re low-carb!

Recipe Overview

Why you’ll love it: It’s an easy and popular appetizer.

How long it takes: 38 minutes (includes time to bake bacon)
Equipment you’ll need: sheet pan, oven, small zip top bag
Servings: makes 40 appetizers

Trio of bacon appetizers on white paper napkin with full beer stein alongside.
Table of Contents
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  • 1 Recipe Overview
  • 2 About This Easy Appetizer
  • 3 What You’ll Need
  • 4 How to Make This Appetizer
  • 5 FAQs
  • 6 More Game Day Appetizers
  • 7 Get the Recipe: Bacon Guacamole Appetizer (low-carb!)

With Super Bowl approaching, it’s time to start planning some game day eats and snacks. Because after all, that’s what is about, right? Food and commercials. Right? Am I missing something? I don’t think so.

Oh, and bacon. And guacamole. Food, bacon, guacamole, and commercials. I think that covers it. Oh yeah, the football game.

This is a perfect Super Bowl snack because it’s ridiculously easy to make. You don’t want to be slaving away in the kitchen. As a bonus, it will make your house smell like bacon.

You won’t go wrong with bacon appetizers (unless there are vegetarians in the crowd). Try Candied Bacon (pig candy), Bacon Wrapped Dates, or Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts. Oink, oink.

Oh yeah, and it’s a low carb app. Just ignore that huge stein of beer.

Trio of appetizers on paper napkin with white rectangular tray of appetizers in background.

About This Easy Appetizer

Look for the printable recipe at the end of this post.

What makes this bacon guacamole appetizer even easier is that I use already prepared guacamole from my friends at Sabra.

Using a great tasting prepared guacamole will take the stress out of this recipe. Goodness knows, living in Michigan, when I slice open an avocado, I never know what I’m going to get. There’s a 50/50 chance it is going to be nasty, brown and stringy inside. Actually more like 80/20. It’s a sad avocado situation here in Michigan. When I open a container of Sabra guac, I know I can confidently move forward with the rest of my recipe.

If you’d rather make your own guacamole or buy a different brand, that’s just fine, too. I don’t have a problem with that.

What You’ll Need

Only three ingredients for this easy appetizer!

  • Bacon: Use thick cut bacon so there’s a firm foundation for the appetizer. Regular cut bacon will crumble too easily.
  • Guacamole: I’ve talked a bit about the guac already.
  • Cherry Tomatoes: Top this super easy appetizer with half of a cherry tomato. Always use a serrated knife to cut tomatoes.

How to Make This Appetizer

To avoid cracking or crumbling, slice the bacon into bite-sized pieces prior to cooking (remember it will shrink slightly during cooking). I bake it so that it will remain nice and flat. If you haven’t tried baking bacon yet, you’ll be amazed how perfect it is. I also line my baking sheet with parchment paper so I don’t lose any precious bacon to a sticky situation with my baking sheet. And yes, easy cleanup!

Sheet pan with uncooked bacon ready to bake.

After the bacon is cooked and cooled slightly, use tongs to pick the bacon pieces up and place them on a few layers of paper towels to drain, patting the tops with more paper towels to remove the excess grease.

To easily get the guacamole on the bacon pieces, spoon the guacamole from the container into a zip-top sandwich bag. Then cut a small corner off the bag and just squeeze the guac onto the bacon pieces.

Toppings: I like to vary the toppings. My favorites are either a halved grape or cherry tomato or a small piece of a nice sharp cheddar — both delicious. Other tasty toppings would be a sprinkle of fresh chopped cilantro or parsley, sliced green onions or jalapeño peppers, or pickled red onions.  You could leave a few of the guacamole bites plain for traditionalists out there.

Bacon guacamole appetizers topped with half of cherry tomato or small piece of cheese.

FAQs

What goes with guacamole besides chips?

This bacon guacamole appetizer, obviously! I love toast topped with guacamole. Use it as a dip for veggies. Try filling small tomatoes with guac. Top slices of cucumbers with a swirl of guacamole for a really healthy appetizer.

Is guacamole good for losing weight?

Yes, guacamole is filling, has lots of fiber, and is low fat and low carb, perfect if you are on a low carb or keto diet. It’s nutritious, too.

Enjoy! Happy snacking. Oh yeah, and watching football commercials.

More Game Day Appetizers

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  • Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Bites
  • Best Ham and Cheese Sliders Recipe
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  • Flatbread with Hummus
  • Veggie and Dip Stuffed Mushrooms
  • Seven Layer Dip Crepe Cake from The Cupcake Project (this one looks super fun!)

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Bacon Guacamole Appetizer - get the EASY recipe on RachelCooks.com
Recipe

Get the Recipe: Bacon Guacamole Appetizer (low-carb!)

4.80 from 10 votes
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 28 mins
Total Time: 38 mins
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These bacon guacamole appetizer bites are perfect for game day – plus they’re low-carb!

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg. (16 oz.) thick sliced bacon, cut into 1 1/2 to 2-inch pieces
  • 1 pkg. (8 oz.) Sabra Guacamole or 1 cup prepared guacamole
  • 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, cut into small chunks

Instructions

  • Line a baking sheet with foil and then with parchment paper. Arrange bacon pieces in a single layer so they are not touching.
  • Put bacon in cold oven and turn on to 400°F. Bake for 28 minutes total or until crispy and browned. Remove and place on a paper towel lined plate. Pat with paper towels to remove excess grease.
  • Meanwhile, put guacamole in a small zip top bag and cut off a small corner. Squeeze a small amount of guacamole on each piece of bacon and top with either a halved grape tomato or a chunk of cheese. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Nutrition for bites topped with tomatoes, not cheese.
  • Alternative toppings: chopped cilantro or parsley, sliced green onions, jalapeño peppers, pickled red onions.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 2pieces, Calories: 101kcal, Carbohydrates: 2g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 9mg, Sodium: 328mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g

This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.

© Author: Rachel Gurk
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  1. Amy @Very Culinary says

    January 13, 2015 at 8:44 am

    Oh man. I want all 40. I love Sabra. What an awesome app!

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  2. Christina @ Christina's Cucina says

    January 12, 2015 at 10:58 pm

    LOVE all of the ingredients separately, so what a winner of a combination! I can understand why the Sabra guacamole would be much more reliable than Michigan winter avocados :)

    Reply
  3. Toni | BoulderLocavore says

    January 12, 2015 at 10:37 pm

    Rachel I just love this! The flavors (mouth.watering.now), the simplicity and the versatility. What a great combo and I love the plastic bag piping tip too!

    Reply
  4. Rachel @ The Stay At Home Chef says

    January 12, 2015 at 3:50 pm

    Genius! Pure genius!

    Reply
  5. sarah k @ the pajama chef says

    January 12, 2015 at 3:29 pm

    what a fun appetizer!

    Reply
  6. Kim (Feed Me, Seymour) says

    January 12, 2015 at 3:07 pm

    Game day really is just about food and commercials, I totally agree. And this is one appetizer that will absolutely be making my list! I cannot resist it!

    Reply
  7. Peabody (Culinary Concoctions by Peabody) says

    January 12, 2015 at 1:14 pm

    Love the use of bacon as a cracker!

    Reply
  8. Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

    January 12, 2015 at 11:59 am

    I am all over this appetizer! The bacon base is genius!

    Reply
  9. denise says

    January 12, 2015 at 11:33 am

    wow, just wow!

    Reply
  10. Amanda says

    January 12, 2015 at 10:18 am

    Dear Rachel & Sabra-
    You complete me.
    Amanda

    Reply
  11. Karly says

    January 12, 2015 at 10:17 am

    Dude. You just made my day. Bacon as a tortilla chip…yes, please.

    Reply
  12. Nutmeg Nanny says

    January 12, 2015 at 10:09 am

    Bacon and avocado! I want it all!!!!

    Reply
  13. Melanie Bauer says

    January 12, 2015 at 9:13 am

    What’s NOT to like about these bite sized treats, Rachel – love everything you’ve got going on here and guarantee I’d eat way too many!

    Reply
  14. Sues says

    January 12, 2015 at 7:54 am

    I love bacon in my guacamole, but have never thought to put guacamole ON my bacon. Best idea!! I’d probably eat a million of these…

    Reply
  15. Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says

    January 12, 2015 at 7:37 am

    USING BACON AS A CRACKER? Seriously, you are a GENIUS. I am obsessed with how easy these are and if you say my house will smell like bacon, well, I’m IN. Pinned!

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