Caramelized Pineapple, Bacon and Goat Cheese Guacamole.
I know what you’re thinking.
This might just be the trashiest guacamole you have ever seen?
It might be.
Because guess what?
I CARAMELIZED THE PINEAPPLE IN BACON GREASE.
That required shouting. The all caps life. It’s that good.
Ugh. I’m quite in love with it.
Really, I’ve reached the point where I’m not above caramelizing anything that can be caramelized in bacon grease. It has vastly improved my mood, I swear. Keep a jar in the fridge and good things will happen. Write that down, comes from grandma.
Veggie friends, before you disown me? Leave out the bacon and try it with just the pineapple (caramelized in butter or coconut oil) and goat cheese. I know this is also one of the greatest things of life because I might have used all my bacon and made this for a third time minus the pork. In fact, it could have been my lunch.
Here’s the crazy thing.
I didn’t think I’d like this guacamole. I didn’t think I’d like it at ALL.
My guac preferences are usually quite simple – give me lots of lime, salt, cilantro, maybe some diced onion if I’m feeling it, same goes for the jalapeno and if we’re really talking out of the box, tomatoes. My favorite recipe is in Seriously Delish but if I’m being real, I even make it more pure than that recipe these days.
This mango guacamole was about as wild as I’d get.
But then. You know I have this thang going on with pineapple?
And I always have a thing going on with bacon.
Even more of a thing these days with goat cheese. And at first I was just going to do pineapple and bacon but then I had all the cheese of the goat in my fridge and I figured it would be the perfect complement to the sweet pineapple and smoky bacon and boy. Was I ever right.
My mom was also over the day that I made this. Let it be known that this is SO not her cup of tea. Yes, she loves guacamole but she does not like “weird” things. She prefers… the classics. Let’s leave it at that. So, I had to tell her to try it because bite after bite I was like “OMG” and then I’d take another bite and be all “how is this so good?!” and then I finished the bag of chips before I knew it and had to GO BUY a new bag because I could not deal with the pile of bacon pineapple guac on my table.
AND. She loved it too. Like really loved it. Like we loved it so much that there was a tiny bit left and we saved it, which is huge for guacamole, you know, and pulled it out two days later to eat for a snack. And then made more. And more again.
This probably isn’t the guac that you’d want to serve with tacos or enchiladas (unless you’ve having me over for dinner), but as a party dip? YES.
As lunch? Double yes. Make it happen!
Caramelized Pineapple, Bacon and Goat Cheese Guacamole
Ingredients
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pineapple, about 1/2-inch cubes
- 4 avocados, fruit scraped out
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 limes, juiced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 8 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat and add the bacon. Cook until totally crispy and the fat is rendered, stirring occasionally. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and place it on a paper towel to drain the grease. Increase the heat under the skillet to medium and add the pineapple cubes, tossing to coat. Cook until the pineapple gets golden and caramely, about 8 to 10 minutes, flipping once or twice to caramelize all sides. Remove and let the pineapple cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, mash together the avocado, jalapeno, onion, cilantro, the juice of 2 limes, salt and pepper. Taste and season additionally if desired. Stir in almost all of the pineapple and bacon, then stir in the goat cheese. Scoop the guac into a bowl to serve and top with the remaining pineapple and bacon for garnish. Serve immediately.
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79 Comments on “Caramelized Pineapple, Bacon and Goat Cheese Guacamole.”
This is a gutsy guac! I’m normally a lot more traditional with my guacamole too .. but if you say it’s good, i’ll have to try it and hello… bacon – YES … goat cheese YES YES YES YES YEEEESSSS.
How can you NOT like guacamole, at least this one? This looks delicious! :)
This looks like such a show-stopping guac to bring to a party!
We are definitely friends! This must seem so natural when you think about it. Salty Pork juice fusing with the burnish edges of cooked pineapple would be perfect on smooth avo. I do not blame you being so excited; I am too!
Yes, of course we are friends!!! I’m glad the pineapple kick is still going! Also a big fan of the phrase, “cheese of the goat.”
OMG I JUST made a caramelized pineapple gauc. Not in bacon grease there. So you win there! But I think bacon needs to be in my next go around!
Life with bacon caramelized pineapple is far, far better than life without! You just made this world a better place :)
Caramelized pineapple? Speaking my love language right there.
We are more than friends. We are BFFAEAEAE after this recipe. Holy schnikes Batman, this guac is da bomb!! Seriously can’t wait to try this one. I’m wiping the drool from my mouth as I type. Great recipe!
I could put pineapple on almost anything (pineapple + hot peppers + bacon on a pizza? YES PLEASE!) but I live with a man who sees that as an abomination. I’m going to need to make this in secret.. and then devour it all. Looks awesome. Never would have thought to add pineapple to some guacamole, but.. um.. Yes please!
Amazing flavor combo! I can’t wait to try this.
My PERFECT guac is Chipotle’s. UGH. So good. I can’t even (ew). But seriously, ,I think it’s the onion? IDK. I just know I love it.
And I go to Wegman’s to get a HUGE container of the grilled chile pineapple on their vegetarian bar. So delicious.
Oh lord. The only thing I’m thinking is how can I get this in my mouth as fast as possible. Well done, friend. You are my HERO! XO
My goodness, this sounds amazing!
umm WOW this sounds super trashed up and delish! Also I just have to say that your photos are always stunning but I’m super impressed by the one with all the ingredients and that your avocados are still perfect and no brown/grey in them at all…you are SO talented and amazing! Love everything you do <3
Once I read your cookbook cover to cover, I immediately adapted some of you cooking habits. saving my bacon fat is one of them. its AWESOME. totally making this for a weekend get together
Trashy is awesome! This is by far the most creative guacamole I’ve ever seen. It looks delightful. Goat cheese above everything!
Umm wow, I’m speechlesss…your genius astounds me all the time. xoxo
i currently have all the ingredients to make this, so i think i just must. my boyfriend will be appalled. it will be great.
Oh my god….ahhhhhh….I want this in my mouth right now. Who needs chips? Give me a spoon and I will be happy.
As a California native and fellow guac lover, I am SO excited for this recipe! OMG, Jess, this is amazing!
Your dip game is seriously unreal. I’m not sure if I can handle it all but I am going to figure out a way…this looks so crazy good!
Oh. My. GOSH.
This looks AMAZING, I will try this out as soon as possible, I’m definitely hooked! <3
Love, Stefi
Holy cow that looks amazing. Can’t wait to try this!
That caramelized pineapple…I want that on everything! Especially guac! Looks amazing!
Speaking of coconut oil AND bacon for us vegetarians, I use this vegan ‘bacon’ grease and it’s really tasty!!! http://veganmagic.cc/
you had me at caramelzed pineapple in bacon grease
You got my attention – uhm.. caramelized pineapple…
Umm….this looks delicious, I don’t know what you’re talking about! I love caramelized pineapple in everything, so this sounds like something I would adore! Great recipe!
As a self diagnosed guacamole junkie, this looks sooo good! I love putting twists on the originals. Cant wait to try it out.
I love how you put a twist on a classic. This looks amazing
This looks delicious! I made one with grilled cherries and white pepper that was also good. The fruit is surprisingly good in guac!
Kari
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That is so creative! I love your trashed up recipes! This sounds fantastic!
That’s the most BEAUTIFUL guacamole I’ve ever seen – love it. And we’re definitely still friends :)
Are we still friends? We just became besties! You know have my undying loyalty… Everyone says I make great Guacamole, can’t wait to shock and awe with this one. You’ll get the props, promise!!
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Wow talk about a party in your mouth – these flavor combinations sound sensational!
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My parents always had bacon grease saved. I made some bacon last week and had some grease leftover and thought, “I really should save this…” But I didn’t and nowwwww, I have to wait until I make bacon again to make this guac. I don’t think my husband is going to be down with the pineapple, wait…I just showed it to him…he’s in! Alllllrighty then…let’s get this thing done!
Is it wrong that sometimes I bribe my husband with bacon grease? This trashy guacamole is right up my alley.
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I deconstructed the guac and served all the components with shredded pork and served as tacos. Super fun!
OMG gorgeous. Kind of tropical and exciting
This is amazing Jessica! Love all the greasy dishes. The recipe is about to be my mantra. Just kidding. But absolutely love it. Thank you for bringing such an amazing recipe to the internet world.
This is so wrong it’s right. Dear lord.
-Kelsey
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I cannot wait to try this! I love appetizers and pineapple and adding bacon is genius!
Whoa, this is insane! And looks amazing. :)
Now that’s guacamole!!!