8 guacamole recipes to set your Super Bowl event apart

Kick your Super Bowl party up a notch with these lively guacamoles. From crunchy, to sweet, to healthy, these recipes are sure to set your event apart.

Guacamole Nogada

Add some crunch to your guacamole with this flavorful twist on the classic. Candied walnuts and pomegranate seeds add texture while minced habanero pepper kicks the heat up a notch.

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Guacamole Three Ways

Snacking on guacamole and chips is no longer happening only in Mexican and Southwestern restaurants—the avocado-based dip has moved onto mainstream casual-dining menus. But the best versions are made from scratch, using creamy, flavorful Hass avocados enlivened by onions, cilantro, lime juice and other ingredients. Chef Julian Medina creates three authentic guacamoles to serve to snackers as a trio or individually.

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Sweet Potato Guacamole

In this take on a classic guacamole, sweet potatoes have taken the place of avocado to reduce the amount of fat in the dish. Steve Pexton, chef manager for culinary and nutritional services at Rex Healthcare, in North Carolina, says, “We used this on our catering menu and have since added it to our patient menu as a spread on a citrus-marinated pork wrap (pictured).” In addition to the guacamole, the wrap contains charred corn salsa, pickled onions and jalapeño ranch dressing.

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Guacamole Chamacuero

This creamy version of a guacamole can be used as a sweet sauce or dip. Christine Seitz, director of culinary for business excellence for Compass Group, says the recipe was inspired by Mexican food maven Diana Kennedy. The recipe was developed to meet the management company’s nutritional guidelines for the whole sum program. This guacamole is touted as a “super food.” “The combination of the grapes is wonderful not only for flavor, crunch and sweetness but also balancing the fat and calories,” Seitz says.

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Livin’ smart guacamole

Dan Phalen, corporate executive chef for Luby’s Fuddruckers, developed this twist on a classic guacamole to make it healthier for the management company’s hospital accounts. “We noticed that while our patients could definitely use the cardiovascular benefits from the Omega-3 fats in avocados, it still was a substantial amount of fat if eaten in any great quantity,” Phalen says. This recipe is half guacamole and half puréed white beans. “The flavor is very good as a dip with baked pita chips. There’s a significant reduction in fat, plus an added boost of protein from the white beans. This makes for a good sandwich wrap spread as well.” 

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Argentine Guacamole

This guacamole captivates the senses. Full of garlic and onion and made extraordinary by saffron, this dip is served with purple and sweet potato chips.

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Rosa Mexicano’s Famous Guacamole

Great guacamole is easy to make. A few ingredients is all it takes to create this spicy yet soothing blend. Serve with chips or as a garnish.

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Avocado Tomatillo Salsa

Texans love their guacamole, so it’s no surprise Campus Executive Chef Robert Mayberry, at the University of Texas in Austin, has created some innovative recipes. For this take, Mayberry starts with a classic guacamole recipe and adds a Tomatillo Enchilada Sauce. “The tomatillo lends a nice tartness to the dish,” Mayberry says. “This is not as thick as guacamole. We use this version on our nacho and topping bars. It’s also great on chicken.”

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