Our easy creamy Guacamole recipe takes just minutes to prepare with just a few simple ingredients. This is a great base dip recipe that can have so many variations.
It is a creamy dip with a zing from fresh lime juice and a kick from jalapeno and cumin.
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❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
- Our easy guacamole recipe is simple and easy. No need for any crazy additions when you want to enjoy the freshness of a good avocado.
- This homemade guacamole is a traditional recipe that has authentic flavors for an amazing dip.
- Our authentic Guacamole recipe is perfect for parties, snacking, Cinco de Mayo celebrations, tailgating, and Super Bowl Sunday parties.
- This is a great Guacamole dip with so many variations.
Ingredients
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- Avocados - use fresh avocados, Haas
- Garlic - fresh minced garlic
- Jalapeno- fresh and if you want more heat add some of the seeds.
- Red onions - diced are my favorite onions to use for guac.
- Lime Juice - always use fresh lime juice.
- Ground Cumin - adds great flavor to the guacamole.
- Kosher salt and Ground Black Pepper.
Equipment
- Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls
- Measuring Spoons and Cups
- Cutting Board
- knife
- Potato Masher
Instructions
This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.
- In a small mixing bowl, add lime juice, jalapeno, red onion, and minced garlic. Let the flavors blend while mashing the avocados. Set aside.
- Slice the avocado in half. Remove the avocado pits and discard. Remove the avocado halves from the skin. Discard the skin and place the avocado halves into a medium-sized mixing bowl.
- Use a potato masher or fork to smash the avocados in the bowl until the texture of the avocado flesh is to your preference, either slightly chunky or mash a bit more for a smooth and creamy texture.
- Mix the lime juice mixture into the smashed avocado. Stir in the black pepper, salt, and cumin to the guacamole.
- Taste for seasoning, if needed adjust any spices.
Storage
Serving guacamole as soon as you make it is best. It can be made slightly ahead of time and stored in a covered airtight container for one day.
It is best to place a layer of plastic wrap directly on the guacamole to keep it from browning.
Expert Tips
Expert Tip: Add the jalapeno, red onion, and garlic to the lime juice to allow the flavors to release in the lime juice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Check the stem. When you pick it off and the underneath is green, your avocado is ripe.
It is best to make your guacamole as close to the time of serving as possible to keep it as green and fresh as possible.
The best way to keep the guacamole from browning is to place the dip into a bowl and press it in to compact it. Then sprinkle citrus, preferably lime over the top and press a piece of plastic wrap on the dip, squeezing out any air bubbles.
Place avocados in a brown paper bag with a banana and close the bag to allow the avocado to ripen faster.
Variations
Our version is a classic guacamole recipe but you can add so many things such as fresh cilantro.
In lieu of red onions, try diced yellow onions, white onions, or chopped green onions.
In lieu of the jalapeno peppers, use either a serrano pepper or a poblano pepper for variety.
Add diced Roma tomatoes into the guacamole dip for added texture to the ingredients.
For additional crunch, added diced bacon, yum.
Some like to add a bit of lemon juice to the dip.
Serving Suggestions
A dollop of guacamole on beef enchiladas would be perfection.
One Pot Taco Spaghetti would be perfect with a bit of this avocado dip on it.
Instant Pot Taco Spaghetti is another great choice to serve with this easy guacamole.
Serve along with skillet beef tacos for a great topping.
Grilled Mexican Pork chops are a favorite and this guacamole would be a fantastic topping. Don't forget the salsa verde and pico de Gallo.
Mexican Shredded Beef would be wonderful served with a dollop of guac!
Pork Carnitas are a favorite and all of your favorite toppings would be delicious along with them.
If you have not had our taco burgers, give them a try and enjoy them with some guacamole.
Similar recipes
Avocados are a favorite of my family. We eat some sort of avocado almost daily. Whether it be Avocado Toast or an Avocado Tuna Salad, we always love adding them to our menu.
Avocado Spring Rolls are another tasty recipe that use fresh avocados.
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Homemade Guacamole Recipe
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Ingredients
- 3 large ripe avocados
- 1 large lime, juiced
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced Note 1
- 1 small red onion, peeled and finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
Optional Additions to Guacamole
- 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 1-2 teaspoons fresh cilantro, chopped
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Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, add the lime juice, jalapeno, red onion, and minced garlic. Let the flavors blend while mashing the avocados. Set aside.
- Slice the avocado in half. Remove the avocado pits and discard. Use a spoon to scoop out the avocado halves from the skin. Discard the skin and place the avocado halves in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
- Use a potato masher or fork to smash the avocados in the bowl until the texture of the avocado flesh is to your preference, either slightly chunky or mash until smooth and creamy.
- Mix in the lime juice mixture to the smashed avocado. Stir in the black pepper, salt, and cumin to the guacamole.
- Taste for seasoning, if needed adjust any spices.
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