Grilled Corn and Poblano Guacamole
Classic guacamole dip gets a twist with the addition of fresh charred corn, poblano pepper, and queso fresco cheese.
I’m having a moment with guacamole. Or you know, avocados in general. If a dish contains avocados, I’m ordering it and/or eating it. I’m making up for all of those years where I insisted I did not like avocados (what the heck was wrong with me?) and joining the ranks.
Wait, who isn’t having a moment with avocados?! Fancy avocado toast is basically taking over the internet.
I highly doubt I could ever meet a homemade guacamole that I wouldn’t like or readily dip a perfectly thin and crispy tortilla chip into, but this chunky grilled corn and poblano guac is definitely a favorite at the moment!
If I were to describe this recipe to anyone, I would simply say, “summer meets guacamole.” This chunky guacaamole is chock-ful of so many summer ingredients!
Grilled fresh corn kernels? Check.
Roasted poblano pepper? Check.
Smoky, char-grilled onion pieces?! Definitely.
Oh, and a nice sprinkling of queso fresco cheese for good measure. Cheese is an everyday ingredient around these parts, as it should be.
Grilled Corn and Poblano Guacamole
Ingredients
- ½ medium white onion sliced crosswise into ½-inch thick disc rings
- extra virgin olive oil
- kosher salt
- 1 medium ear fresh corn husked and cleaned of silk
- 1 fresh poblano pepper
- 3 ripe Hass avocados
- ¼ cup crumbled queso fresco cheese
- 3 tablespoons (45 mL) fresh lime juice
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves roughly chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Onion and Poblano Pepper: Heat a grill pan (or outdoor gas grill) over medium-high heat. Brush the onion pieces with olive oil. Grill for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until browned. Set aside on a plate. Repeat with the ear of corn, turning it until it is evenly grilled on all sides.
- Preheat the broiler to high (or place over a flame). Roast the poblano chile (on a piece of foil; no oil needed) until blackened on all sides. Allow all of the vegetables to cool. Chop the onion pieces into a medium dice. Cut the kernels of corn off the cob, and rub the blackened skin off the poblano pepper, discard the stem and seeds, and cut into a small dice.
- Cut the avocados in half and pit them. Mash one avocado with a large fork in a large bowl. Cut the remaining avocados into a small dice, and add to the bowl. Add the chopped onion, grilled corn kernels, and diced poblano pepper to the bowl. Add the queso fresco cheese, lime juice, and cilantro leaves and gently stir until evenly incorporated. Season to taste with salt and pepper (and additional lime juice, if desired). Serve with chips or with grilled fish or shrimp.
18 Comments on “Grilled Corn and Poblano Guacamole”
Nothing is more delicious than grilled onion! i can put that on EVERYTHING. combined with guac is the perfect combo
This is definitley a guac worth loving!! I’m so into all the grilled elements..I’m sure that adds so much smoky flavor!
This is my kind of guacamole! I love adding grilled corn to salsas–so I am sure adding it to guacamole would be so delicious. The poblanos are a great addition too.
LOVE homemade guacamole – especially with loads of yummy mix-ins like these. That photo of the onions grilling – omg! So delish 🙂
The perfect summer guac!! Like the best street corn meets avocado. Best friends.
I cannot wait to try this! So perfect for summer 🙂
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This guacamole sounds fantastic! It’s like the entirety of summer in one bowl. Yay!
I love every single thing about this! Just perfect!
Grilled corn is my favorite and guacamole is of course a must have on a weekly basis! Pinned 🙂
I’m always having a moment with avocados! Ha – adding corn into my guac is my favorite but I love how you took it to another level by grilling the corn and onions! Too good!
This looks so fabulous–almost seems like it could be a whole meal in and of itself!
Holy guacamole. I love the addition of charred corn here – it looks like a pure taste of summer!
I am definitely having a guacamole moment these days too! This version has everything I’d ever want and then some! Gorgeous.
Yum, yum, yum, yum, yum! I’m ashamed to say that before last summer, I always bought pre-made guacamole, if only I’d discovered the beauty of the freshly made stuff sooner! Definitely going to try this now that I have more free time post-exams woo hoo xxx
Lucy @ La Lingua; Food, Sunshine, Italy
So glad that you’ve discovered the real stuff! 🙂
I want to dive into a big bowl of that ASAP – it looks downright glorious!! I too am making up for lost time – for years I mistakenly thought I hated avocados, just because my mom does. My mistake!
I definitely have a lot of moments with guacamole (and avocados in general). And I want to have several moments with this!
I am CONSTANTLY having moments with guac. Like I want to spread it on my face it’s SO good.
And with all that chunky, grilled goodness packed in!? OBSESSED. Pinned!