Hands down, this is our favorite guacamole recipe!
Loaded with fresh avocados, onion, jalapeno, tomato, and cilantro, this recipe is brightened up with a dash of lime juice to bring out all the zesty flavors of Mexico!
You’ll Be Making This Guacamole On Repeat Because…
The best guacamole is truly simple and delicious!
- This easy recipe comes together quickly and can be enjoyed immediately.
- Serve as a dip, spread, or a dressing!
- Homemade guacamole can be made smooth or chunky, depending on how you like it!
Ingredients for Guacamole
Avocados: For perfectly ripe avocados, choose fresh, firm ones without any bruises or tears on the skin. Even frozen avocados work well, once they’re thawed of course.
Mix-Ins: I love to use fresh ingredients in my guacamole. Stir in fresh tomatoes, jalapenos, onions, and lime juice to enhance the flavor and texture. Tomatoes add juiciness and a touch of sweetness, jalapenos bring a spicy kick, onions offer a crunchy texture and sharp flavor, and fresh lime juice gives a tangy taste while keeping the avocado from browning.
Seasonings: Just a little fresh cilantro, garlic, salt, and pepper are all that is needed to bring out the buttery avocado flavor.
Guacamole Variations:
- Stir in a couple of spoonfuls of your favorite salsa or a can of Rotel.
- Add chopped black olives, corn kernels, serrano pepper, or green chiles.
- Take it to the next level with a dash or two of taco seasoning or a spicy adobo blend. Even a shake or two of Tabasco will spice it up!
How to Make Guacamole
- Cut, peel, and remove the pit from the avocados (recipe below).
- Mash avocados with lime juice (mash them less for a chunky-style guac).
- Fold in the remaining ingredients and adjust the seasonings before serving.
Quick Tip!
We made guacamole in a cooking class in Mexico, and a tip they shared with us was to save the pit of the avocado. Once the guacamole is prepared, add the pit to the bowl to keep it from browning.
Guacamole Tips and Tricks
Keep the pit from the avocado and store it in the bowl with the guacamole. To prevent leftover guacamole from turning brown (oxidizing), press a piece of plastic wrap over the surface so the wrap is touching the surface. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
My Favorite Things to Serve With Guacamole
Tex Mex Taco Stuffed Peppers
Crock Pot Taco Soup
Did your family enjoy this guacamole recipe? Leave a comment and a rating below.
Our Fave Guacamole Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 large avocados ripe
- 1-2 limes juiced
- ½ small white onion or red onion, finely diced
- 1 Roma tomato seeded and diced
- 1 jalapeno seeded and minced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- ¾ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
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Cut the avocados in half, peel, and remove the pit. Place in a mixing bowl.
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Squeeze the juice from one lime into the bowl and use a fork to gently mash the avocados. They should be a little chunky.
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Add the onion, tomato, jalapenos, and cilantro to the avocado mixture and stir to combine. Taste and season with salt and pepper and additional lime juice as desired.
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Serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Appetizer, Dip
Cuisine Mexican
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this was perfect thank you
I am so glad you enjoyed this guacamole recipe Dee!
I just made this to go with tonight’s dinner of fajita chicken casserole and spanish riced cauliflower. It was soooo good, all of it but to me, nothing quite like homemade guacamole. This was so easy to make and tastes marvelous. Thanks for the recipe.
I am so glad you loved this recipe Carol!
One of the best guac hacks as a big fan that eats it all of the time is placing your avocado pitts on top of your mixture when its done. It helps slow the browning especially if serving at a party where it may sit out for some time :)
Yumy looking looks very easy recipes♡
Enjoy Kaye!
Is the ciantro really needed or is it there for looks? Would parsley work instead? The problem with cilantro is it is either love or hate.
If you’re not a fan of cilantro, Barbara, you can omit it. The guacamole will still be delicious!
Super easy and super delicious!! I added a quarter teaspoon of salt and it was perfect!! My family loved it with my carné asada.
very interesting , I love trying new things !!!
I wouldike to try you’re food.
So many delicious recipes Alison! Have fun trying them all! :)
Quick, easy and delicious
Enjoy Tom!
If you place the avocado seed in the leftover quac it will stop the browning process. The leftovers still need to be covered and refrigerated.
I’ve never tried this Candy but I definitely will! Thanks for the tip!
I love this idea!! Going to try on my next batch.
The greenish sauce in Indian and Pakistani traditions is known as CHATNI. Good read I must say.
I had no idea Gabriella, thank you for sharing!