Homemade Guacamole Recipe (2024)

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Guacamole is a family favorite, especially when avocados are in season. It’s a simple addition to our weekly meals.

We enjoy guacamole in different ways, be it for Taco Tuesday, a casual dinner, or hosting friends for a game day. This recipe is always a hit.

With just a few ingredients and 10 minutes, you can have this tasty dip ready to go.

Here’s a quick and easy way to make guacamole.

Why We Love This Guacamole Dip

It’s easy to make and can be prepared in under 10 minutes.
Making it at home means it is packed with robust flavor and freshness that you won’t find in the stores.
You have complete control over the ingredients and can customize it to your liking. Whether you like it chunky or smooth, spicy or mild, this recipe is easily customizable to suit your taste buds.
It’s quite frankly delicious.

Ingredients

3 Ripe avocados – Choose avocados that are slightly soft to the touch but not mushy.
1 small shallot, finely diced
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 jalapeno pepper, deseeded and finely diced
1 lime juiced
½ tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

Easy Homemade Guacamole

Cut the avocados in half, ditch the pits, and scoop the flesh into a medium bowl.

Mash the avocados with a fork until they’re mostly smooth but have some chunkiness.

Throw in the rest of the shallots, cilantro, jalapeno, salt, and black pepper, then squeeze in your lime.
Give it a good stir until everything mixes in well.

Taste and tweak the seasonings as needed.

Now, grab some tortilla chips, pita chips, tacos, nachos, or a mix of veggies to serve it with. Enjoy!

How to Store Guacamole

Guacamole is best served immediately upon preparation. This ensures the best flavor and texture.

When storing, make sure to cover the bowl with plastic wrap or in an airtight container, ensuring it is tightly sealed and has limited exposure to air. This will help keep the guacamole fresh and prevent browning.

To further prevent browning, you can squeeze some additional lime juice over the exposed surface of the guacamole before refrigerating. The acidity of the lime juice will act as a natural preservative.

Store the guacamole in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.

Variations and Add-ins for Customizing your guacamole

While the classic guacamole recipe is always a crowd-pleaser, there are a few variations that can be made to this recipe:

Incorporate Tomatoes: Opt for ripe, juicy tomatoes for the best flavor. Remove the seeds and dice them into small pieces to add a burst of freshness to your guacamole.
Mix in Red onions. This works particularly well in guacamole due to its mild flavor. Finely chop a small red onion to add a hint of sharpness.
Add diced jalapenos or a sprinkle of cayenne pepper to your guacamole if you like a little heat. Adjust the amount to suit your spice tolerance.
For a refreshing twist, try adding diced mango, pineapple, or pomegranate seeds to your guacamole—the sweetness of the fruit balances beautifully with the creamy avocado. I like to add in mangoes when they are in season. It gives the guacamole a new balance of sweetness and saltiness.

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