This quick homemade guacamole is a deliciously easy appetizer to whip up, and is super tasty on top of tacos. Make this fresh guacamole recipe in minutes for a fast and delicious dip for dinner or for a party!
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I didn’t grow up eating guacamole. I don’t think I discovered how delicious avocado is until after college. Guacamole is one of the simplest quick and easy dips to whip up. It wasn’t long before I was hooked on fresh guacamole just like much of the universe and you will be too!
Guacamole is always a crowd-pleaser for a party appetizer. It’s fast to whip up fresh as a dip with chips, and great to add to tacos, burritos, nachos, quesadillas or even to sandwiches, wraps and burgers.
You can also make this guacamole into a dip trio by adding this easy blender salsa and this delicious black bean and corn salsa with some chips!
Ingredients For Your Shopping List
- 3 Avocados– Cubed, don’t worry about exact size here but use ripe avocados. If you’re not sure try this article of how to pick and cut a ripe avocado.
- 3/4 Cup Tomatoes Diced, I use 3-4 roma tomatoes
- 1/4 Cup Red Onion Diced, about 1/4 of a red onion
- 1/4 cup Cilantro (Optional)- If you’re not a cilantro fan you can skip it, or add fresh parsley to give it some fresh herb flavor.
- 1 Jalapeño Pepper- Wear gloves when slicing! Removing the seeds and the white membrane can keep the guacamole from becoming too spicy.
- 2 Limes- Juice only Lemon juice can be swapped if no lime juice is available.
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt– Can add more to taste if preffered.
Making dips for a party? Try making this guacamole with my 10 Minute Black Bean Corn Salsa or make the always impressive Beef Seven Layer Dip.
How To Make Guacamole
- Cut the avocados into large pieces. In a large bowl mash the avocados with the back of a fork or a potato masher. The more you mash the smoother the guacamole will be.
- Add the salt and squeeze the juice of both limes over the guacamole and mix. Not only does this add flavor but the lime juice can also help prevent the guacamole from turning brown. Taste and add more salt if desired.
- Dice the tomatoes, onions and cilantro.
- Use gloves to slice the Jalapeño Pepper. Remove any inner white membrane and seeds unless you preffer a spicer guacamole. Mince the Jalapeño into tiny pieces.
- Add the tomatoes, onions, cilantro and jalapeño pepper to the avocado and mix until combined. Serve and enjoy immediately!
Try making my spooky Frankenstein Monster Guacamole Platter for Halloween!
How To Store Leftover Guacamole
Guacamole can be refrigerated for a day or two but doesn’t last long. Guacamole is best when served fresh. This isn’t a dish I typically will prep extra of because the leftovers don’t last long and can turn brown quickly.
To store guacamole in the fridge place it in an air-tight container and try to remove any extra air you can. Squeezing a little extra lime juice over the top can sometimes help to keep the guacamole from turning brown.
You can also give your guacamole a good stir before you eat the leftovers. The outside tends to brown while the inside will still be bright green. This can help leftover guacamole look more appetizing. The brown oxidation that happens to guacamole won’t hurt you but doesn’t look super delicious.
Can You Freeze Guacamole?
Yes, you can freeze guacamole! Place the guacamole in a plastic freezer bag and squeeze out all the air then freeze. Sometimes the guacamole will brown some when you freeze it.
Extra lime juice can help, but usually, a good stir takes care of it as only the outside layer oxidizes and turns brown.
I recommend serving frozen but then defrosted guacamole on sandwiches or inside tacos or burritos. I don’t recommend adding frozen guacamole to a party table as a dip because it tends to oxidize a little more and is more likely to turn brown.
Try freezing the guacamole in portions with your leftovers. Then you can just defrost what you need for a few sandwiches.
Other Recipes You Will Love
Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas – Juicy chicken with tender peppers and onions seasoned to perfection, made all on one pan for easy cleanup!
Crock Pot Chicken Tacos– Try this easy guacamole on top of one of my favorite taco recipes.
Black Bean Salsa Soup – Guacamole makes a delicious topping to this black bean salsa soup.
Chicken Fajita Kabobs – Delicious on the grill or in the oven, then serve with this guacamole.
Cold Veggie Pizza– This appetizer is topped with a creamy ranch spread and tons of fresh veggies, delicious for a hot day!
Fresh Homemade Guacamole
Ingredients
- 3 Avocados Cubed
- 3/4 Cup Tomatoes Diced
- 1/4 Cup Red Onion Diced
- 1/4 Cup Cilantro (Optional)
- 1 Jalapeño Pepper
- 2 Limes Juice only
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Cut the avocados into large pieces. In a large bowl mash the avocados with the back of a fork. The more you mash the smoother the guacamole will be.
- Add the salt and squeeze the juice of both limes over the guacamole and mix. Not only does this add flavor but the lime juice can also help prevent the guacamole from turning brown. Taste and add more salt if desired.
- Dice the tomatoes, onions and cilantro.
- Use gloves to slice the Jalapeño Pepper. Remove any inner white membrane and seeds unless you preffer a spicer guacamole. Mince the Jalapeño into tiny pieces.
- Add the tomatoes, onions, cilantro and jalapeño pepper to the avocado and mix until combined. Serve and enjoy immediatly!
Notes
- Serrano peppers can be used in place of the Jalapeño for a spicier guacamole.
- Use gloves when slicing spicy peppers like serrano or Jalapeño. This keeps the oils from clinging to your fingers which can end up in an unexpected burn if you brush your eyes or face at all.
- Sometimes I make this recipe with dried spices instead of fresh Jalapeño and fresh cilantro. I typically add a teaspoon of dried oregano and half a teaspoon of cumin when using dried herbs. I also sometimes add in one teaspoon of dried cilantro.
- Garlic can also be added according to your taste, start with 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder or a clove of minced garlic.
- Lemon or lime juice can be used in this recipe. Lime juice gives a slightly different flavor but lemon juice will still be delicious. Don’t leave out some kind of lemon or lime juice as along with taste, it helps keep the guacamole from turning brown as quickly.
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