Best Guacamole Recipe

Guac lovers each have their definition of what makes the Best Guacamole recipe, and this is mine. It blends the tips I’ve picked up over the years from authentic guacamole in Mexico (keep the ingredients simple and high quality), my mom’s legendary guac (it’s all about seasoning!), and of course eating copious amounts of it. Learn How to Make Guacamole that will wow your friends and keep you coming back again and again!

This is the kind of fresh, pure, properly-seasoned guacamole documented that you’ll devour in one sitting.

You can serve it an appetizer alongside Mexican Corn Dip, use it for tacos like Carnitas, or tuck it inside a Vegetarian Burrito.

You can keep this a simple guacamole recipe (it’s delish as is) or try one of the variations I’ve suggested below.

Best Ever Guacamole (Fresh, Easy & Authentic)

A tried and true guacamole recipe that’s easy to make, uses fresh ingredients and is loaded with flavor. It’s the best guacamole dip hands down. Watch the video above to see how quickly it comes together!

Prep: 10min

Total: 10min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 184.8 kcal, Carbohydrate 12.3 g, Protein 2.5 g, Fat 15.8 g, Saturated Fat 2.2 g, Sodium 305.5 mg, Fiber 7.6 g, Sugar 1.7 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 3 avocados (ripe)
• ½ small yellow onion (finely diced)
• 2 Roma tomatoes (diced)
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 jalapeno pepper (seeds removed and finely diced)
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 lime (juiced)
• ½ teaspoon sea salt

Instruction:

1. Slice the avocados in half, remove the pit, and scoop into a mixing bowl.
2. Mash the avocado with a fork and make it as chunky or smooth as you’d like.
3. Add the remaining ingredients and stir together. Give it a taste test and add a pinch more salt or lime juice if needed.
4. Serve the guacamole with tortilla chips.

Best Guacamole

Learn how to make the best guacamole! This authentic guacamole recipe turns out perfectly every time thanks to a few simple tricks. It’s so easy! Recipe yields about 2 1/2 to 3 cups guacamole, depending on your avocados (divide or multiply as necessary).

Prep: 15min

Total: 15min

Yield: 2

Serving Size: 1/3 cup

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1/3 cup, calories 189 calories, Sugar 4.3 g, Sodium 294.6 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Trans Fat 0 g, Carbohydrate 13.4 g, Fiber 8.8 g, Protein 3.6 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

Ingredients:

• 4 medium ripe avocados, halved and pitted
• 1/2 cup finely chopped white onion (about 1/2 small onion)
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 small jalapeño, seeds and ribs removed, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons lime juice (from about 1 1/2 limes), or more if needed
• 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste

Instruction:

1. Using a spoon, scoop the flesh of the avocados into a low serving bowl, discarding any bruised, browned areas.
2. Using a pastry cutter, potato masher, or fork, mash up the avocado until it reaches your desired texture (I like my guacamole to have some texture, so I stop mashing once there are just small chunks remaining).
3. Promptly add the onion, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, coriander, and salt. Stir to combine.
4. Taste and add additional salt (I often add up to 1/2 teaspoon more), until the flavors really sing. If it needs more zip, add a little more lime juice (or, if it tastes too limey already, don’t worry—it will mellow out after a brief rest).

Best Guacamole

Whether you like to keep it simple or go crazy with the mix-ins, our easy guacamole recipe is the perfect jumping-off point to create your perfect guac.

Prep: 10min

Total: 10min

Yield: 6 serving(s)

Nutrition Facts: calories 217 Calories, Fat 17 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Trans Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 196 mg, Carbohydrate 10 g, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 1 g, Protein 3 g

Ingredients:

• 3 avocados, pitted
• 1 small jalapeño, seeds removed if desired, finely chopped
• 1/4 c. chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for serving
• 1/4 c. small white or red onion, finely chopped
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1/2 tsp. (or more) kosher salt
• Tortilla chips, for serving

Instruction:

1. In a large bowl, mix avocados, jalapeño, cilantro, onion, lime juice, and salt, then slowly turn bowl as you run a fork through mixture (this will ensure guacamole stays chunky) until desired consistency is reached; season with salt, if needed.
2. Top with more cilantro. Serve with tortilla chips alongside.

How to Make Guacamole

How to make guacamole that is the best you’ll ever eat! Simple ingredients and perfectly seasoned. This is the only guac recipe you need!

Prep: 10min

Total: 10min

Yield: 12

Serving Size: 1 (of 12) without toppings or chips, about 1/4 cup

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 (of 12) without toppings or chips, about 1/4 cup, calories 113 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 10 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 1 g, unSaturated Fat 8 g

Ingredients:

• 4 large ripe Hass avocados
• 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion (about 1 small)
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1/2 medium lemon)
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice (about 1/2 small lime)
• 6 to 8 dashes hot sauce (depending upon how spicy you like your guacamole)
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 clove garlic (minced (about 1 teaspoon))
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 large roma tomato (diced (optional))
• Crumbled feta
• Cooked and crumbled bacon*
• Chopped fresh cilantro
• Toasted pepitas
• Salty tortilla chips
• Fresh veggies (such as carrots, snap peas, bell peppers, thinly sliced radishes, or jicama)

Instruction:

1. Halve the avocados lengthwise and remove their pits (be sure to cut them on the cutting board, not in your hand).
2. Scoop the flesh into a large mixing bowl.
3. Add the red onion, lemon juice, lime juice, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt, and pepper.
4. With a fork, mash together until the mixture is half chunky and half creamy.
5. Gently stir in the diced tomato. Don’t overmix! Chunky guac is happy guac.
6. Taste and add additional salt, pepper, hot sauce, and lemon or lime juice to taste. Serve with salty tortilla chips and veggies.

Best Ever Guacamole Recipe

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