Easy Homemade Guacamole

This easy homemade guacamole is a fresh and delicious dip that comes together in less than 10 minutes, making it perfect for busy days, parties, or taco night. Creamy, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make, this quick homemade guacamole recipe pairs perfectly with tortilla chips, tacos, burritos, and all your favorite Mexican-inspired meals.

Homemade Guacamole

I feel it is my duty to inform everyone on the internet how easy it is to make this homemade guacamole. Seriously. I can whip this stuff up in like 5 minutes and it is so dang good. My kids – who by the way hate avocados, sit down with a bowl of this and some chips and devour it. So that my friends, tells you it must be good. It’s so good on everything Mexican or just by itself and a bag of chips.

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Helpful Ingredient Tips

• Avocados – For the best guacamole, it’s best to use ripe avocados. Here are a few tips for determining if avocados are ripe or not:
  • To tell if an avocado is ripe:
    • It should feel slightly soft when gently squeezed, but not mushy.
    • The skin will usually be dark green to almost black.
    • If you remove the small stem cap at the top, it should be green underneath. Brown underneath usually means it’s overripe.
  • If your avocados are hard, let them sit on the counter for 1–3 days to ripen before making guacamole.
• Salsa – I love using salsa in guacamole because it already has so much great flavor from ingredients like tomatoes, onions, garlic, and peppers, making this recipe quick, easy, and delicious. I use my homemade salsa recipe, but you can use whatever salsa is your favorite for this recipe.
• Lime Juice – Lime juice adds a fresh, bright flavor to guacamole while also helping balance the richness of the avocados. It also helps slow the avocados from browning too quickly, keeping your guacamole looking fresh and vibrant longer.
• Salt – Salt may seem simple, but it really helps bring all the flavors together in this guacamole. It enhances the creamy avocados, bright lime juice, and flavorful salsa, making every bite taste fresh, balanced, and so delicious.

Tools You’ll Need

• Mixing Bowl
• Measuring Spoons

Simple Guacamole Recipe

1. Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the avocado into a medium-sized bowl.
2. Using a fork, mash the avocados until they reach your desired consistency.
3. Add the salsa, lime juice, and salt to the mashed avocados, then gently stir everything together until well combined.
4. Serve immediately with tortilla chips or your favorite Mexican-inspired meals.

Gluten Free Guacamole

Good news! Guacamole is already gluten free!

Storage

Store leftover guacamole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. For best results, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the guacamole before sealing the container to help prevent browning and keep it tasting fresh.

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