Flavorful Toppings for Heinen’s Fresh Guacamole
The following recipe and photography were provided by local blogger Carolyn Hodges of The Dinner Shift.
Did you know you can purchase fresh guacamole made from scratch in-store at your local Heinen’s?
Featuring ripe Hass avocados and all the traditional guacamole mix-ins like tomato, onion, garlic, lime juice, and cilantro, it’s just as delicious as homemade without any of the work! Look for it in the Deli Department cooler near the other dips and fresh salsas.
While Heinen’s fresh guacamole is perfectly delicious on Heinen’s organic tortilla chips, why not level-up a batch with a few simple, but special, “toppers” also found at Heinen’s including:
Tex-Mex Guacamole
Mediterranean Guacamole
Tropical Guacamole
These flavor combos are fun, fresh and perfect for entertaining.
Why You’ll Love These Recipes
- Reduced Prep Time. Guacamole is easy to make, but it does take some time. Let Heinen’s prepare the guac with the most high-quality ingredients while you focus on the simple toppers, which offer unique flavor with minimal or no prep.
- So Much Flavor. These guacamole topping combinations complement the freshness of Heinen’s guacamole perfectly. Add a bright tropical element with fresh crab meat and Heinen’s fresh pineapple mango salsa. Incorporate Mediterranean flair with toasted pine nuts, fresh basil and balsamic glaze. Or, go for a Tex-Mex vibe with smoky bacon, pan-roasted corn and cotija cheese.
- Fun for Entertaining. A guacamole bar featuring these fresh combos will delight guests! Be sure to have plenty of Heinen’s organic white or blue corn tortilla chips for dipping.
Flavorful Toppings for Heinen’s Fresh Guacamole
Servings: 2-4
Ingredients
Tex-Mex Guacamole
- Heinen’s fresh-made guacamole
- Heinen’s CARE Certified bacon
- Heinen’s frozen corn
- Grated Sierra cotija cheese
Mediterranean Guacamole
- Heinen’s fresh-made guacamole
- Heinen’s raw pine nuts
- Heinen’s balsamic glaze
- Buckeye Fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
Tropical Guacamole
- Heinen’s fresh-made guacamole
- Ocean’s Legacy crab meat
- Heinen’s fresh pineapple mango salsa
Instructions
For the Tex-Mex Guacamole
- Spoon the guacamole into a wide, shallow bowl.
- Cook the bacon until crisp, then crumble into small pieces.
- Sauté the corn in a nonstick skillet with olive oil over medium-to-medium-high heat until heated through and slightly charred. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle the bacon and corn on top of the guacamole, followed by the cotija cheese.
For the Mediterranean Guacamole
- Spoon the guacamole into a wide, shallow bowl.
- Toast the pine nuts over low heat in a dry skillet until lightly golden brown. Watch them closely so they don’t burn. Sprinkle on top of the guacamole.
- Drizzle the guacamole with balsamic glaze and top with chopped basil.
For the Tropical Guacamole
- Spoon the guacamole into a wide, shallow bowl.
- Top with crab meat and salsa.
