#GuacamoleDay: Super Bowl fave, pop culture love: Guacamole captivates foodies globally

Guacamole has transcended its culinary roots, breaking world records and becoming a Super Bowl staple, with 53 million pounds consumed in 2023 alone. From Mexico’s record-breaking 4,972 kg batch to pop culture cameos in Brooklyn Nine-Nine and The Lego Movie, guacamole is more than just a dip. With modern twists like Chrissy Teigen ’s cheesy version, it continues to captivate food lovers worldwide.

Largest Guacamole Ever

On November 20, 2022, Peribán, Michoacán, Mexico set a world record for the largest batch of guacamole, weighing 4,972 kg (10,961 lbs). Over 300 people, including avocado producers and volunteers, contributed to this achievement. The event, held in the “Avocado Capital of the World,” aimed to promote the region's avocado industry and its global significance.

Super Bowl Phenomenon

Guacamole has become an essential part of Super Bowl celebrations in the U.S., with approximately 53 million pounds consumed on Super Bowl Sunday alone in 2023. This trend began in the 1990s and continues to grow, making guacamole a staple at game day parties.

Varieties of Guacamole

While traditional guacamole is made with avocados , lime, salt, and a few other ingredients, there are modern variations with ingredients like pomegranate seeds and even cheese (as in Chrissy Teigen's cheesy guacamole!)

POP CULTURE REFERENCES

The Lego Movie: Guacamole gets a fun shoutout during the party scene in Cloud Cuckoo Land, where everything is seemingly perfect and Emmet is offered "super cheesy guacamole," capturing its appeal as a go-to party food.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine: Jake Peralta is always cracking jokes about food, and guacamole gets a mention in one episode. When discussing a crime scene, he compares the ideal investigative team to “guacamole with the right amount of lime.”

How I Met Your Mother : Guacamole is mentioned multiple times throughout the show, with the characters often craving it or using it as a metaphor.

The Simpsons : In the episode “The Wettest Stories Ever Told”, Marge makes guacamole while stranded on a boat with Homer and Bart.

RECIPE


Chrissy Teigen’s Cheesy Guacamole Ingredients:

4 ripe avocados

1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1/2 cup sour cream

1/2 cup finely chopped red onion

1/2 cup diced tomatoes

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 lime, juiced

1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional for heat)

1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Salt and pepper to taste

METHOD:

• Prepare Avocados: Halve, pit, and scoop avocados into a bowl. Mash to desired consistency.
• Mix Ingredients: Combine mashed avocados with cheddar cheese, sour cream, red onion, tomatoes, garlic, and jalapeño (if using).
• Season: Add lime juice, salt, and pepper. Stir gently.
• Add Cilantro: Fold in cilantro.
• Serve: Enjoy immediately with tortilla chips or as a topping.