Easy Guacamole (Authentic)
Easy Guacamole Recipe – Loaded with fresh ingredients, this easy guacamole recipe makes a marvelous topper for Mexican dishes, as well as a zesty appetizer.
Why We Love This Easy Homemade Guacamole
Guacamole is one of my go-to appetizers to take to parties, but honestly, it’s perfect for enjoying any day of the week! With just a handful of fresh ingredients—ripe avocados, zesty lime juice, diced tomatoes, and a hint of red onion—you get a dip that’s creamy, tangy, and downright irresistible. The lime brings brightness, the onion adds a slight crunch, and the tomatoes provide a burst of freshness. It’s everything you love about guacamole, made in minutes!
My family loves this easy dip! We dollop it on top of salads and Mexican favorites. We serve it with cocktails and chips on Friday afternoon. We even make our easy guacamole recipe with breakfast scrambles and warm tortillas on the weekends. This guacamole dip is so versatile and tastes good on basically anything.
Ingredients You Need
- Ripe avocados – you want them to be a tad soft but not too mushy
- Fresh lime juice – or store-bought juice
- Garlic – minced
- Jalapeño – whole or half, depending on desired spice level
- Green onions – an essential flavor to provide zest to this dip
- Cilantro – a staple flavor in almost all Mexican dishes to offer a pop of freshness
- Plum tomatoes – for color, flavor, and texture, roma tomatoes also work
- Salt and pepper – to taste, meaning add as much or as little as you like
How To Make Guacamole
- Cut the avocados in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh out with a spoon. Place the avocado flesh in a medium bowl and pour the lime juice over the top. Use a spoon and fork to mash the avocado until mostly smooth.
- Smell your jalapeño to test the heat… You can usually tell if you got a spicy one. Stir in the garlic, jalapeño (half or all), green onions, and cilantro. Salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the diced tomato at the very end.
- Serve immediately, or press plastic wrap down over the surface of the guacamole, removing all air bubbles (this helps eliminate browning), and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Recipe Variations
I do like to mix up my simple guacamole recipe, on occasion. Although I believe it to be fabulous on its own, sometimes it’s fun to add an element of surprise!
I usually stir in just one surprise ingredient, although the blue cheese and buffalo sauce are awfully nice together. Don’t be afraid and take a leap of faith! These mix-ins all are fabulous with this recipe. I promise.
- Crumbled bacon – Wanting more crunch?
- Cooked chorizo – Another flavor-packed Mexican ingredient to add to this dip!
- Crumbled blue cheese – If you like Blue Cheese, try this add-in!
- Drizzled with buffalo sauce – Drizzle as much or as little as you like.
- Fresh pineapple, mango, or strawberries – Check out my Mango Guacamole too!
- Chopped radishes or jicama –Wanting more bitterness? Or how about a sweet nutty flavor?
- Feta cheese + sun dried tomatoes – Looking to add a Mediterranean twist?
- Chipotle peppers – More spice and more smokiness!
- Capers – Looking for some tang to go along with the zestiness?
- Smoked almonds – Smokiness and nuttiness, plus more good fats.
Serving Suggestions
Creamy, zesty guacamole is a versatile dish that pairs perfectly with a variety of snacks and meals!
Serve it as a classic dip with crunchy tortilla chips, crispy pita chips, or fresh-cut veggies like carrots, celery, and bell peppers. Feeling fancy? Pair it with baked sweet potato wedges or smear it on crostini for a sophisticated bite. Guacamole is also a taco night essential—spoon it onto your tacos or even burritos, nachos, or enchiladas for a flavorful kick.
Hosting a party? Add it to your appetizer spread alongside dishes like loaded potato skins, mini quesadillas, or cheesy jalapeño poppers. And for breakfast, try it as a topping for avocado toast, scrambled eggs, or breakfast burritos!
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, guacamole can be frozen for up to three months in an air-tight container. Make sure to squeeze out all the air in the container.
When ready to use, thaw in the refrigerator for 6-8 hours.
If you gently press the avocado slightly, you should be able to feel the softness of the inside. Just be careful not to squeeze them too hard, or you will bruise the unripened avocados.
Also, where the avocado was attached by the stem, you can peel the “button” off and see if the inside is green or yellow.
The best way to save fresh or leftover guacamole from browning is to place it in an airtight container. Smooth the top in a flat surface.
Squeeze just a little extra lime juice on top of the guacamole, tilting the container to make sure it coats the entire surface.
Then press a piece of plastic wrap against the surface to seal off any air. Cover with a tight lid and refrigerate.
When ready to use, you can pour off or mix in the added lime juice barrier.
Looking for more Party Perfect Dips? Be Sure to Try:
- King Ranch Chicken Dip
- Amazing Queso Blanco Dip
- Smoked Salmon Dip Recipe
- Roasted Poblano Avocado Dip Recipe
- Fire Roasted Corn Dip
- Supreme Pizza Dip
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Easy Guacamole Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 large ripe Haas avocados
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeno, minced
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 plum tomatoes, diced
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cut the avocados in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh out with a spoon. Place the avocado flesh in a medium bowl and pour the lime juice over the top. Use a spoon and fork to mash the avocado until mostly smooth.
- Smell your jalapeño to test the heat… You can usually tell if you got a spicy one. Stir in the garlic, jalapeño (half or all), green onions and cilantro. Salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the diced tomato at the very end.
- Serve immediately, or press plastic wrap down over the surface of the guacamole, removing all air bubbles, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Great tips for keeping it fresh and for freezing guac!!
who would have known. Thanks!
Have made this twice! Perfection!’
Jim