How to Make Guacamole!

This delicious and easy homemade guacamole recipe is the best ever! So easy to make with ripe avocados, cilantro, onion, garlic, sea salt and lime juice. Grab your tortilla chips and dig into this or serve it with tacos and top your burger with it.

I have a confession. I used turned up my nose at guacamole — that is until I made my own. When I tried this homemade guacamole recipe I fell in love and will never look back. Same story with when I tried homemade Pico de Gallo!

Then I was in a pinch and needed guacamole for a recipe and I grab some from the store. The horrors you guys! Now I know why I turned up my nose. I’ll never by store bought guacamole again. This homemade version is so much better! In fact I used it and then threw it straight in the garbage.

Good guacamole doesn’t require you to go crazy with ingredients — this is actually a very basic recipe. Don’t worry if you want something more exciting I’ve got you covered with different variations of this recipe listed below! So many different and delicious twists.

Why You’ll Love this Homemade Guacamole Recipe

• It is really easy to make homemade guacamole! Just mix everything together in a big ol’ bowl and serve. Easy peasy!
• Guacamole is a great party appetizer. The crowd you’re hosting will be shocked at how insanely delicious it is.
• You can easily adapt and change this recipe to fit your preferences. So many tasty add-ins you can use and changes that you can make!

Ingredients for Guacamole

• Avocados – Firm, but right is the key.
• Sea Salt – This is a must so don’t skip it. It will bring out the key flavors.
• Lime – Skip the bottle and squeeze fresh lime juice.
• Red Onion – If you want a milder flavor of onion simply rinse with water and drain off before adding.
• Cilantro – This is a love/hate ingredients, so if you don’t enjoy it just leave it out.
• Garlic – I grab the chopped garlic in the bottle at the store.

What is Guacamole?

Guacamole is originally from Mexico and is a dip made from avocados. The name is derived from two Aztec Nahuatl words – ahuacatl (avocado) and molli (sauce).

How to Make Guacamole

1. Cut your avocados in half and then remove the pit from middle of avocado. Score the inside of the avocado and scoop out the flesh with a spoon.
2. Place the avocado in a bowl and then mash with a fork. Be sure to leave a few lumps at this stage!
3. Sprinkle with salt over the top of the mashed avocado and then add some lime juice. Gently stir together and add the rest of your ingredients and gently mix until combined.
4. Serve immediately and enjoy!

How to Cut an Avocado

• You will need a sharp chef’s knife and cut the avocado lengthwise. Then twist apart the sides.
• One side will still have the pit. To remove it, gently tap the pit with your chef’s knife so the knife lodges in the pit. Twist the knife so it dislodges the pit and lift to remove it.
• You could also use your fingers to remove the pit.

How to Store Guacamole

One of the worst things about leftover guacamole is that it tends to brown quickly. Here’s some tips on preventing and slowing that process. The lime juice will help, but it’s inevitable that leftovers will eventually start to brown.

• Place plastic wrap right on top of the guacamole surface. This will help prevent air reaching it which will cause oxidation and turns the guacamole brown.
• Another way to slow the browning is to take the leftover guacamole and pat it down tight into a storage container with a spoon so it’s nice and flat on top. Add about 1/2” of cold water on the surface of the guacamole. Place the lid on the storage container and store in the refrigerator. When ready to use the guacamole drain off the water and stir.
• You can also take the avocado pit and place it in the center of the guacamole. Place a lid on the container and then store in the fridge.

What else can I add to guacamole?

There are tons of yummy mix-ins that you can add to this classic guacamole recipe. Make your guac extra special with these variations:

• Diced up some roma tomatoes and stir them into your guacamole.
• Mix in some chopped nuts like pepitas, toasted almonds, cashews etc.
• Any soft cheese like feta, goat, blue cheese or quesa fresco are great additions.
• For a very quick guacamole just take a 1/4 cup of salsa or pico de gallo and mix it in with mashed avocados.
• Spice things up by adding one or two minced serrano peppers or jalapeños that have had the stems and seed removed.
• Add in your favorite flavors like pineapple, mango or even strawberries, peaches or pomegranate seeds!
• If you you want to extend your limited supply of avocados even further you can add either sour cream, Greek yogurt or cottage cheese to your guacamole. It will give you a creamier texture.
• Add extra flavor with things like fresh cilantro, garlic powder, onion powder, and other herbs and spices.

What to Serve with Guacamole

Obviously, the most common way to enjoy it is with a big bag of tortilla chips!

We also love it on these delicious Taco Burgers. It’s such a delicious blend of flavors.

Start the day off right with an amazing Southwestern Breakfast Sandwiches. They are packed with flavor!

For a quick and easy dinner idea take fish sticks and create these Fish Stick Tacos that are topped with guacamole. I love serving guac with a chicken quesadilla too.

Make a batch of Crock Pot Chicken Tacos to go with your homemade guacamole!

Make some Instant Pot Pork Carnitas for burritos, tacos, or nachos and add a dollop of gauc!

This easy guacamole recipe is going to be a hit at your next party! Don’t be afraid to experiment with some cool guacamole variations too. You can add so many tasty things to this dip.

More Delicious Appetizer Recipes

• Easy Taco Dip
• Grilled Corn Salsa
• Sweet Pepper Poppers
• Avocado Salsa
• Homemade Ranch Dip
• Homemade Salsa