This unique homemade guacamole dip feeds my Mexican food addiction
Need a cure for those strong Mexican food cravings? Homemade guacamole dip is where it’s at!
The other night I realized that it had been an entire 24 hours since I’d last eaten Mexican food. It was a sad moment.
I looked up at my husband and calmly explained to him, without a hint of panic in my voice, that OH MY GOD, WE’RE ALL GOING TO DIEEEEEEEE!
Then he gave me one of my emergency tacos and I shut up.
You see, I like Mexican food. Kind of a lot, actually.
My husband? He just tolerates it. Sometimes I’ll be all friendly-like and offer to let him choose what’s for dinner. He usually asks for something meaty served alongside potatoes. Then I’m all “Sike! We’re having Mexican!”
It’s funny, but I didn’t realize that grown men could be such cry babies. The tears! So many, many tears.
Also, do people say “sike” anymore? Do y’all even know what that means?
Anyway, the thing is, Mexican food is like a staple in our house. We eat it a lot. If we don’t have it at a meal, I like to have guac and chips at some point so that I don’t suffer from withdrawals. Life is not complete with guacamole. That’s a fact.
If I’m in a hurry I make my standard, delicious, simple, amazing, happy recipe for guacamole found right here.
When I have a few extra minutes, I make this version. It’s a different kind of amazing, not as simple or quick, but still a ridiculously yummy recipe. I like it. I like it a lot.
Grilling the avocado may seem weird, but it just gives it this awesome smoky flavor. Grilled onions and corn add to that effect. You can go ahead and grill up a bit of jalapeno if you like, but personally I like my guac to be a happy, safe place. Nothing mean or spicy hiding in my recipe.
If you’ll excuse me, I have a hankerin’ for some Mexican. We’re making fried tacos for dinner tonight. And chicken taco soup tomorrow. 😉
Fire Roasted Guacamole
Ingredients
- 4 ripe Haas avocados
- 1 ear corn on the cob
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
- 1/2 sweet onion
- 1 lime
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- 2 tsp cumin
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Fire up the grill and let it heat to around 400 degrees.
- Slice the avocados in half length-wise and remove the seeds.
- Place the corn on the grill. When one side is charred, flip the corn over. Add the onion to the grill. Place the avocado halves flesh side down on the grill. Grill until the corn is charred all around and the onions are soft. Remove everything from the grill.
- Scoop the avocado from the peel and place in a medium bowl. Scrape the corn from the cob and add to the avocado. Chop the onion and add that to the bowl.
- Add remaining ingredients to the bowl and mash everything together with a fork to get the consistency you prefer.
- Serve warm, right after grilling, or chill in the fridge until cool.
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Erin says
Haha I too just realized it’s been too long since I’ve had Mexican, it is at least a weekly requirement!
Meadowlark says
Actually, grown people say “psych” … just being the grammar witch for a moment.
That said… OMG, we LURV grilled avocados! You are right about the flavor, but have never thought of adding corn to the guac. Good call!!!! Will try this once we stop getting lousy weather 🙁
katescakesandbakes says
I’m this close (can’t demonstrate easily how close on t’internet post, but, like, really, really close) to changing the restaurant we’re eating at tonight to Mexican! That guacamole looks ace!
DessertForTwo says
I shrink away and die a little without Mexican food too.
We love grilled avocados! We might be known to fire up an entire chimney full of charcoal just to grill some avocados 🙂
Joanne says
I wish more people said sike. Or psych. Or whatever it is. (It obviously was not meant to be spelled.)
I also wish there were more guac in my life! Love that yours has corn in it!
Amy @ A Little Nosh says
I say sike/psych all the time. My 3 year old says it now too. He’s awesome.
Jennifer says
Haha! I asked my two and a half year old tonight if he wanted a cookie, then yelled Sike/Psych.
Now that I read this, I feel like a bad Mom. Haha!
Your guac looks great!
Aarthi says
This looks yummy..Perfect with a pile of tortilla chips
Barbara says
Brilliant to put the avocado on the grill! This looks fabulous. I’m psyched!
sherri lynn says
Ohhh I love Mexican and this guac looks amazing!
Cookbook Queen says
Sike is totally a relevant word still.
True story–a few years ago, I started a big movement to bring back the word “sike”. (and by big movement, I mean that I told like 12 people) Anyways, it never took off. Shame.
Stefanie says
Guac is my go-to snack when I get home from work. I love it, and it’s completely addicting. I, however, recently began dieting. Therefore, no more snacking on guac. But this does look amazing. 🙂
what katie's baking says
i have such an obsession with guacamole!
this looks so good!
the haute housewife says
quick tip – always leave a few of the avo pits in the guacamole. it will keep it from turning brown so quickly 🙂
grace says
grilled or roasted corn is my favorite part of summer eating, and i’m not kidding. this is a great batch of guac, karly!
Debi says
Thanks for the laugh! Sike! Wait, no, I’m serious. Thanks. And thanks for reminding me what I can do with those avocados sitting in the fruit bowl at home tonight!
cindy ensley says
hilarious! i definitely do the same thing to my husband…he’s supposed to pick what i’m thinking, duh. mexican food is definitely a staple in our house too, luckily sean loves it as much as i do.
next time i make guacamole i will have to grill everything…i love your addition of corn!
anna says
That looks amaaaazing. Looks like more than 1 ear of corn for 4 avocados though? I’m usually a guac purist but might have to try this. We Iowans love our corn.
anna says
The pit doesn’t keep it from browning. The part beneath it is the only part that benefits since it’s not exposed to oxygen. Just press some plastic wrap right on top of the guac (touching it, not just over the top of the countainer). That is, if there’s any left!