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I love making this homemade guacamole for parties or family gatherings. It’s fresh, full of flavor, and incredibly easy to make. With just a handful of ingredients, you will have a creamy and delicious dip ready in minutes. It’s perfect for dipping, topping tacos, or serving as a side dish for your favorite meals.
Easy Homemade Guacamole Recipe
Making guacamole at home is quick and simple. The combination of creamy avocado, zesty lime juice, and fresh ingredients makes it a crowd pleaser. This simple guacamole recipe can easily be customized with extras like diced tomatoes, minced garlic, or spicy jalapeños for added texture and heat.
Whether served with crispy tortilla chips, spread on toast, or used as a topping for tacos and burritos, guacamole is a favorite side dish that everyone loves. When you make it at home, you know it’s fresh, and will taste better than anything you can buy in the store!
Ingredients You Will Need
- ripe avocados – The base of this creamy dip.
- fresh lime juice – Adds freshness and prevents browning.
- chili or jalapeño – For a bit of heat.
- Roma tomato, finely chopped – Adds a pop of color and freshness.
- red onion, finely chopped – Provides a little crunch to the texture.
- garlic cloves, minced – Enhances the flavor.
- kosher salt – Brings out the natural flavors.
- Fresh cilantro – For a classic guacamole touch.
Variations
- Adjust spice level: If you like your guacamole hotter, add more or less chili or jalapeño pepper.
- Change onion color: If you want a more mild taste, you can use a white onion instead of a red onion.
- Add Flavors: When I want a sweeter flavor, I like to mix in diced mango, or for a cheesy twist, I sprinkle in crumbled feta or cotija cheese, or even roasted corn.
How to Make Homemade Guacamole
STEP 1: Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and then use a scoop or spoon to remove the avocado flesh and place it in a medium bowl.
STEP 2: Use a fork or potato masher to mash the avocado to your preferred consistency, such as smooth or slightly chunky.
STEP 3: Add salt, lime juice, chopped cilantro, red onion, garlic, chili, and then the tomatoes. Stir everything together until well combined.
STEP 4: Once done, let the guacamole sit for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Avoid letting it sit too long, as sometimes avocados can darken.
STEP 5: When ready, serve with tortilla chips, fresh veggies, crackers, or as a topping for tacos and sandwiches.
Tips for Making the Best Guacamole
- Use ripe avocados: They should be slightly soft but not mushy.
- Mash to your liking: Smooth or chunky, it’s up to you!
- Serve fresh: Guacamole is best enjoyed immediately.
- Have fun with ingredients: If you like to experiment with flavors, try adding a teaspoon of Pico de Gallo or salsa to your guac.
FAQ’S
To slow down browning, I wrap the guacamole with plastic wrap and press it directly onto the guacamole surface.
It’s best enjoyed fresh, but you can make it a few hours in advance, cover it with plastic wrap, removing any extra air, and refrigerate it. Just stir before serving.
If you want this as a dip, serve it with tortilla chips, veggie sticks, or crackers. Or you can use it as a topping for tacos, burgers, or grilled meats.
Absolutely! When I want a sweeter flavor, I like to mix in diced mango, or for a unique twist, I sprinkle in crumbled feta or cotija, or even roasted corn.
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Homemade Guacamole
Equipment
- Medium Bowl
- knife and fork
Ingredients
- 3 medium avocados
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, juice from about one medium lime
- 1 tablespoon chopped jalapeno , or chili pepper
- 1 medium Roma tomato, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- fresh cilantro, to taste- about 1-2 teaspoons when finely chopped
Instructions
- Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and then use a scoop or spoon to remove the avocado flesh and place it in a medium bowl.
- Use a fork or potato masher to mash the avocado to your preferred consistency. You can make it smooth or slightly chunky.
- Add salt, lime juice, chopped cilantro, red onion, garlic, chili, and tomatoes. Stir everything together until well combined.
- Let the guacamole sit for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Avoid letting it sit too long, as avocados can darken.
- Serve immediately with tortilla chips, fresh veggies, crackers, or as a topping for tacos and sandwiches.
Notes
- Use ripe avocados. They should be slightly soft but not mushy.
- Mash the avocados to your liking. You can make smooth or chunky guacamole.
- Guacamole is best enjoyed immediately.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
