BEST Guacamole Recipe

There are so many ways to make guacamole, but we’re convinced this is the best guacamole recipe you’ll ever make and the only one you’ll whip up after you try it! Creamy avocado, bright pops of tomato, and fresh cilantro and lime make this dip one of our favorites. Any time you serve up salsa and queso, you can count on this guacamole to complete your Mexican dip trio!

Avocados are one of the most finicky fruits around, so keep this recipe on hand the next time more than one is ripe at once, or you need a little something extra to top off your tacos, nachos, or burrito bowls. You only need two ripe avocados, but this recipe can easily be doubled to serve a crowd. And don’t worry about leftovers! Just follow our foolproof method below to keep this guacamole recipe fresh and green for up to 2 days!

How to Make the BEST Guacamole Recipe

Ingredients

Process

1. Place avocado and lime juice into a mixing bowl.
2. Season with salt and pepper and mash until desired consistency is achieved.

3. Add remaining ingredients except cilantro and green onion.
4. Fold together until fully combined.

5. Add cilantro and green onion.
6. Fold together until fully combined. Season with more salt and pepper as needed and serve.

Why We Think This is the Best Guacamole Recipe!

Our guacamole recipe uses simple, high-quality ingredients that add a lot of flavor without a lot of fuss. Tomato, red onion, jalapeno peppers (if you like things spicy), cilantro, green onion, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice add the most amazing flavor and texture to the avocado.

Our Favorite Guacamole Variations

While we love this recipe as is, there are a few ways to make this guacamole recipe your own!

• A tropical twist: Dice a mango or pineapple and gently stir it into the guacamole for a bright, fresh, and tropical spin.
• A smoky, spicy kick: Add a tablespoon of diced chipotle pepper to adobo sauce.
• Roasted corn: If you’re making this guacamole in the summer when fresh sweet corn is available, lightly char a corn cob on the grill and shave a few tablespoons of corn into the guacamole.
• Make a loaded guacamole: Add black beans, corn, extra tomatoes, and diced bell peppers.
• Roasted garlic: stir a few roasted garlic cloves into the guacamole for a kick of garlic in every bite!

Storing Tips

While freshly made guacamole is always best, you can store this recipe and keep it fresh for up to two days with our fool-proof storage method.

1. Put the leftover guacamole in a glass container and smooth out the top so the surface is flat and all the dip is pressed into the container.
2. Pour a small amount of water on the top of the guacamole, just so it covers the surface. This helps prevent air from getting to the guacamole, which will turn it brown.
3. Cover the dish with plastic wrap, pressing it down just slightly to the top of the guacamole. Then cover the bowl with a lid.
4. When you’re ready to enjoy your guac again, just remove the plastic, gently pour off the water, and give it a stir!

Recipes that Pair Perfectly with Our Guacamole

While, of course, guacamole is delicious scooped onto tortilla chips, it takes every one of these recipes from amazing to over-the-top delicious:

• Chipotle Chicken Sheet Pan Nachos
• Baja Fish Tacos
• Carne Asada Fries
• Carnitas Burrito
• Carne Asada Nachos
• Taco Pasta Skillet
• Carne Asada Burrito Bowl
• Irish Breakfast Nachos
• Chorizo and Fried Egg Breakfast Tacos

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