Kick Off a Winning Game Day with Guac

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Touchdown-worthy apps to amp up the crowd

The best watch parties have two things in common: good food and good company to root for your team with. Kick off your football feast with appetizers made with a game day favorite: avocados.

With nearly 2.5 billion pounds of avocados imported from Mexico annually, based on Hass Avocado Board Volume Data, the Big Game is the No. 1 occasion where avocados and guacamole are served and prepared.

These innovative spins on game day guacamole score big when made with fresh avocados, a nutrient-dense fruit everybody can cheer for. They taste good, are good for you and bring the good times on game day.

Championship Guac

Servings: 10

5 Avocados From Mexico, peeled and pitted

1 lemon, juice only

1/2 cup white onion, finely chopped

1 cup tomatoes, diced

1/2 cup cilantro, chopped

1 pound bacon, fried

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

salt, to taste

pepper, to taste

tortilla chips, for serving (optional)

crackers, for serving (optional)

To prepare avocado: In a bowl, use fork to mash the avocados and lemon juice until creamy.  Then add the onion, tomatoes and cilantro.

To prepare bacon: Cut the bacon into squares then place it in a hot skillet over medium heat and cook 15 minutes, or until golden. Transfer to a plate to drain excess fat and let cool.

To prepare guacamole: Add the bacon, garlic powder, salt and pepper, to taste, to the guacamole; mix well.

To serve, put guacamole in bowl and serve with tortilla chips or crackers, if desired.

Gronkamole

Servings: 4

2 Avocados From Mexico

1 teaspoon lemon juice

3/4 cup chicken breast, cooked and shredded

1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled

3 tablespoons Buffalo sauce

salt, to taste

corn chips, for serving (optional)

carrot sticks, for serving (optional)

In a small bowl, mash avocados and stir in lemon juice.

Add chicken, blue cheese and Buffalo sauce to guacamole mixture. Add salt, to taste.

Serve with corn chips or carrot sticks, if desired.

Find more touchdown-worthy eats, from dips and appetizers to main courses and desserts that are always good at www.biggameguac.com.