The Best & Easiest Guacamole Recipe
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Easy Guacamole Recipe: The Best way to make a creamy, smooth, and flavorful Guacamole!
A fresh, zesty, and creamy Guacamole: Pair with Tortilla chips for a great game day snack!
Who else is obsessed with Mexican recipes? This classic Mexican dip is a staple recipe at our house. It’s rich, delicious and easy to make from scratch with simple, affordable ingredients available at every household. You will never get a store bought Guacamole again after trying this simple and tasty recipe. It’s simple and so easy to make at home and definitely BETTER!
Mashed ripe avocados, mixed with some freshly diced ingredients, some lime juice and a subtle kick of heat for the perfect mix of flavor and texture! It’s rich, smooth, super inviting and it goes well with everything! You can use it to snack on, it’s light, flavorful, and healthy or you can serve at casual gatherings or parties, next to a bowl of nachos or healthy homemade crisps.
Next time you’re invited to a taco party, a football game dinner, or simply a family or friends gathering, take this guacamole dip with a bottled margarita and a bowl of nachos. I can assure you that you’ll make everyone’s day and you’ll be the favorite guest to invite for future gatherings.
Ingredients Needed:
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2 Ripe avocados
2 Tomatoes (diced)
½ small yellow onion (finely diced)
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro (finely chopped)
1 jalapeno pepper (Finely diced with the seeds removed)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1 lime (juiced)
½ teaspoon salt
Instructions to make this Guacamole recipe:
Grab 2 ripe avocados, slice them in half lengthwise. Using a knife tap the pit and twist to remove it, then scoop the avocado into your mixing bowl.
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Using a masher or a fork, mash the avocados to your desired texture as smooth as you like them to be.
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Add some finely diced onion, finely chopped fresh cilantro, minced garlic, diced tomatoes, diced jalapeno pepper, salt and finally squeeze one lime on top of the ingredients. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
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Serve the Guacamole immediately or set aside in the fridge until needed. Enjoy!
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Helpful Tips and Variations:
How to choose the suitable Avocados for this recipe? The success of this simple recipes relies on one crucial element which is the Avocado. Your avocado shouldn’t be too hard or too soft, which you can check by simply pressing the outside.
What’s a lazier way to make this recipe? Even though this recipe is already so easy and quick to make, you can make it even easier by throwing all ingredients in one blender if you like a super smooth, velvety texture. I personally prefer my guacamole to be a little chunky.
How can I manage the heat in this recipe? You do so by keeping or removing the seeds from the jalapeno peppers. If you want extra spice however, you can use serranos.
What can I add to this recipe? As I’ve said many times before, allow yourselves to get free and creative inside your kitchens. Try out different components and see what works best for you. You can either add some chopped pineapple, peaches, or mangoes.
Is it ok to add cheese to this guacamole recipe? For sure! To make your recipe creamier, you can add some shredded cheese of your choice. Parmesan, cheddar, or goat cheese.
How can I store any leftovers? Up until now, I’ve never had any guacamole leftovers at my house; it disappears moments after being served. If you’re left with any leftovers, put in a container then cover it with plastic wrap, it will last up to 3 days.
How can I serve this Creamy Guacamole Recipe?
There are three ways to serve this simple yet delicious Guacamole recipe.
You can serve Guacamole as a flavorful dip at a party, a holiday dinner, a brunch, a picnic. You can pair with some nachos, flavored chips, crispy tortilla chips, zucchini chips or sticks; it’ll make a great healthy and tasty snack. One of my favorite ways to use up any leftovers the next day is laying it on a toasted slice of bread then adding some sliced soft boiled eggs on top; it makes a great delicious and filling breakfast