Roasted Garlic Guacamole with Help-Yourself Garnishes
"Rick Bayless's book is all about how to throw a great fiesta, or party, and a key part of any great fiesta is the food. "I like to welcome guests with this guacamole bar," he says. "I start off with a basic guacamole made with roasted garlic and set out bowls of toppings so everyone can customize each bite." (Recipe from Fiesta at Rick's by Rick Bayless; W.W. Norton and Company, July 2010.) Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate the guacamole (Step 1) up to 1 day...."
INGREDIENTS
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For Guacamole:
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6 large cloves garlic, unpeeled
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6 ripe medium avocados
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1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro, loosely packed
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2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus more if desired
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1 teaspoon salt
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For Garnishes:
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3/4 cup Mexican queso fresco, queso añejo, salted pressed farmer’s cheese, firm goat cheese, mild feta or Romano, finely crumbled or grated
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3/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds (see Tip)
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3/4 cup sliced pickled jalapeños
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1/2 cup crumbled crisp-fried bacon or 3/4 cup coarsely crumbled chicharrón (Mexican crisp-fried pork rind)
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1 16-ounce bag large, sturdy tortilla chips
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Tip: Kitchen Tip: To toast pumpkin seeds, place in a small dry skillet and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes.
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