Who doesn’t love guacamole? It is quick & easy to make and requires only a few ingredients. It’s healthy, vegan and loved by just about everyone. Keep reading for the best guacamole recipe ever!

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In my opinion, the best guacamole has very few ingredients. That being said, with a recipe like this, it is so important to use really fresh ingredients. Especially avocados – they are the star of the show after all!

This recipe is perfect served with simple tortilla chips or can be used as a topping for your favorite Mexican dishes. I especially love eating this on carnitas!

Make sure to store any leftovers in a container with an air-tight lid. Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on top of the guacamole making sure to push out as much air as possible. Place the lid on the container and store in the refrigerator for up to five days.

I like my guacamole to be smooth so I tend to mash the avocados quite a bit but feel free to leave it more chunky if that is what you prefer.

What You Will Need

Avocados

Red Onion

Cilantro

Jalapeno

Lime

Kosher Salt

Tortilla Chips

Of course this is delicious on it’s own but there are so many different ways to make it a little special.

To dress it up a little, top with diced tomatoes, pomegranate seeds or cotija cheese. Below are a few more options to mix in or top your guacamole with!

Years ago, on a trip to Maine, I had guacamole that was topped with crumbled queso fresco and fresh lobster meat. It was amazing.

Toppings & Additions

Fruit – Tropical fruits such as pineapple and mango are absolutely delicious. You can even add pomegranate seeds for a little added texture.

Cheese – Crumbly, soft cheeses are the best for this. Give feta, queso fesco or cortija cheese a try!

Sour Cream – Adding a dollop of sour cream will give your guacamole a smooth, creamy texture.

Seasonings – Add a dash of cumin for a smoky taste or a little bit of chili powder to spice it up a little.

Protein – Chopped bacon, crumbly chorizo or even lobster tails will really make this guacamole stand out!

How to Make Guacamole

Peel, pit and mash avocados to your desired consistency.

Stir in diced onion, jalapeno, cilantro, salt and the juice of 1/2 of a lime.

Stir to combine all ingredients.

Serve with tortilla chips and enjoy!

For another delicious recipe to go with the guacamole, try out my Mexican Shrimp Cocktail recipe!

Guacamole Recipe

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Course Appetizer

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  

• 3 ripe avocados
• 2 tbsp. red onion, finely diced
• 2 tbsp. cilantro, chopped
• 1 tbsp. jalapeno, finely diced
• 1 lime
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• tortilla chips

Instructions

 

• Peel, pit and mash avocados.
• Add in red onion, jalapeno, cilantro, salt and juice of ½ of a lime.
• Stir to combine.
• Serve immediately with tortilla chips.