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Our Homemade Guacamole is so creamy with loads of flavor and is perfect for serving as a dip with chips or for dolloping on tacos, enchiladas, and burritos. I love how quick and simple this recipe is and it’s easy to make it as spicy or mild as you like.
I don’t know what prompted me to try guacamole for the first time. I mean it certainly doesn’t look appetizing the first time you see it.
But I’m so glad I did eventually try it because now I LOVE avocado and sometimes eat a whole one for breakfast. They’re so good! And I heard they were brain food, and we could all use that… 😉
Anyway, my homemade guacamole is a serious favorite with my friends and family. We like it just little chunky with tons of flavor.
This is the best guacamole recipe (in my humble opinion) and I think you’re going to love it too!
What We Love About This Recipe FOR GUACAMOLE:
- Freshness: You just can’t beat homemade guacamole for freshness.
- Texture: If you like chunky guacamole, you can make it chunky! If you like creamy smooth guacamole, you can make it smooth! It’s up to you.
- Quality: You know you’re using the best quality ingredients without all the preservatives and additives when you prepare guacamole yourself.
Guacamole Ingredient Notes:
Avocado – You’ll need four large, fresh avocados. Keep reading for tips on picking the perfect avocado.
Veggies – You’ll dice up some tomato, onion, jalapeno, and garlic to add in with this homemade guacamole recipe!
Sour Cream – It’ll add a bit of tangy, creamy flavor to the guacamole! This isn’t the most authentic addition, but we love the extra creaminess it adds. Feel free to skip it if you’re a purist.
Lime – You’ll need some lime juice! I’d definitely recommend just buying a lime and squeezing your own. It’s so much better, but bottled lime juice works too.
Herbs/Spices – Some freshly chopped cilantro, a little bit of cumin, and a pinch of salt to taste!
What Readers are Saying!
“Loving your guacamole…the recipe looks great. I like the cumin in it and the red onions are sweeter than most onions and I prefer them!” – Barbara
How to Make Guacamole:
Avocado: I start by placing the avocados in a mixing bowl and mashing them with a fork. I like to leave them a bit chunky, but you can make this as smooth as you like. Just mash until you’ve got a nice consistency.
Mix: After mashing the avocado there isn’t much left to do but add in the remaining ingredients. Stir in all the other guac ingredients and give it a taste.
Adjust: If your guacamole doesn’t make your taste buds dance, it probably needs either a bit more lime juice or salt. Just keep adding until it makes your heart happy. As for the jalapeno, I always start with a small amount (I’m a wimp!) and then add more if I think I can handle it.
Picking the Perfect Avocado for Homemade Guacamole:
Generally speaking a perfectly ripe avocado will have a darker skin, but the color can vary so it’s really best to give your avocado the squeeze test!
Gently squeeze the avocado. It should have a bit of give – not too firm and not too soft.
Another great way to test an avocado is to pick the tip of the avocado off. If it pops off easily and the inside is green, your avocado is likely going to be perfectly ripe!
Helpful Tip!
Avocados can be tricky in terms of their ripeness. You don’t want them overly ripe and too soft so make sure they’re stored in the fridge if they start softening before you have a chance to make this recipe. If they’re too hard, a neat trick is to store them next to some bananas! They’ll help ripen the avocado faster.
What To Serve With Guacamole:
This is the perfect guacamole dip for all kinds of good stuff like chips or veggies and it’s great when you dollop a (giant) spoonful of it over some Mexican entrees! Try it with some of these recipes:
- Air Fryer Tacos
- Easy Mexican Rice
- Instant Pot Chicken Tacos
- Baked Salsa Chicken
- Crockpot Chicken Fajitas
- Chicken Chimichanga
Recipe FAQs:
The avocado will begin to oxidize, which means it will turn brown in the fridge. It’s still safe to eat for a few days, but doesn’t look nearly as nice.
To store, smooth out the top and squeeze a bit of lime juice over it. Lemon juice or water could work too. Smooth the plastic wrap over the top making sure it touches the surface of the guacamole. Store in the fridge for 1-2 days!
Yes! It should freeze pretty well in a sealed container for about 4 to 5 months.
MORE MEXICAN INSPIRED RECIPES!
- Dorito Chicken Casserole
- Low Carb Taco Casserole
- Taco Lasagna
- Chicken Enchilada Casserole
- Fried Tacos or Turkey Tacos
MORE MEXICAN DIP RECIPES!
Homemade Guacamole Dip
Ingredients
- 4 large avocados
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 roma tomato
- 1/2 red onion
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 jalapeno pepper more or less, to taste
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Slice the avocados in half and carefully remove the seed. Scoop the flesh out into a mixing bowl using a spoon. Mash the avocado with a fork to the consistency you prefer.
- Stir in the sour cream.
- Dice the tomato and onion. Mince the garlic, jalapeno, and cilantro. Add to the bowl of avocado.
- Cut the lime in half and squeeze one half of the lime into the bowl.
- Add the cumin and salt and stir to combine.
- Taste the guacamole and add more jalapeno, lime juice, and/or salt, as needed to get the flavor you prefer.
- Serve immediately.
Tips & Notes:
Nutrition Information:
This recipe was originally published in 2010. It was updated in March of 2021.
Maggie A Martin says
Born and raised in S o Calif. Mashed “cados” only with a lot of garlic powder and chopped red onion. Never add chopped tomato! but I’m glad you are enjoying a sublime food item
Maggie
When Grampa Trout first moved to Calif there was a huge tree in his yard and it dropped black fruit in his yard. HE TRIED EVERYWAY HE KNEW TO COOK THEM! finally was shoveling them into the bed of his truck to haul them to the dump when his neighbor told him how much money he was throwing away!
anna says
He’s cute! Lucky girl 🙂
I like guac on everything. My latest obsession is having it on any kind of sandwich – especially burgers. Gah, I love living so close to Cali.
Jamie says
YUM. To both! 🙂 Sooooo happy I found your blog! I’m going to the store right now for eggs, ritz crackers, blackberries and avocados! Yep, on the menu for tonight: deviled eggs, guacamole, blackberry bars and chocolate peanut butter candy bars. Sounds like a PERFECT dinner to me!
Maria says
I am always ready for some good guac!
Simone (junglefrog) says
Well your onion hater sure looks cute! And so does that guacamole! Well, maybe not cute, but delicious for sure. I love a good guacamole too (and I love Mexican food too)
Amy from She Wears Many Hats says
We can go through some quacamole around here! Nothing beats it.
(Great photography – as always!)
megan says
I love guacamole! And i’ve never made it myself! I’ve always wanted to…yours looks so good.
Barbara says
Oh yeah, he’s a cutie all right!
Loving your guacamole…the recipe looks great. I like the cumin in it and the red onions are sweeter than most onions and I prefer them!
Yummy photo too! Oops, photos. Gotta give hubby credit too!
Maria says
Ohhh this looks delicious!! But I can’t do it, I’m from Barcelona, Spain, and we don’t have sour cream 🙁
I’ll try it anyways!!!
shelly (cookies and cups) says
yep..I am an onion hater…the crunch is what I loathe! So I will definitely try it with the onion powder. I LOVE guac and this recipe looks yummm!
grace says
what a good sport your hubster is. methinks he knows that he needs to behave in order to earn all the goodies you prepare. sounds like a good deal to me. 🙂
oh, and count me among the guac fans–i could sit down with an entire batch and lick the bowl clean.
Andrea@CeleryInTheCity says
hahaa, you and the hubs are adorable. this guac looks great..glad to hear the lack of onion won’t sacrifice the taste..onion hater right here!
Stephanie says
I sent this to my husband telling him that his made me want guacamole like, yesterday. His response was: That does look good, and I’m talking about the Guac, not the Dude. 🙂
Sook @ My Fabulous Recipes says
aw, you and your husband are so cute. 🙂 Love guacamole.. Yours looks so appetizing.