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    Home » Recipes » Dips

    Simple Homemade Guacamole

    Published: Feb 2, 2022 · Modified: Mar 3, 2022 by Ang Paris · 3 Comments
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    You can make restaurant-quality guacamole at home with this easy Homemade Guacamole recipe using fresh ingredients.
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    You can make restaurant-quality guacamole at home with this easy Homemade Guacamole recipe using fresh ingredients. via @jugglingactmamaYou can make restaurant-quality guacamole at home with this easy Homemade Guacamole recipe using fresh ingredients. via @jugglingactmamaYou can make restaurant-quality guacamole at home with this easy Homemade Guacamole recipe using fresh ingredients. via @jugglingactmamaYou can make restaurant-quality guacamole at home with this easy Homemade Guacamole recipe using fresh ingredients. via @jugglingactmamaYou can make restaurant-quality guacamole at home with this easy Homemade Guacamole recipe using fresh ingredients. via @jugglingactmamaYou can make restaurant-quality guacamole at home with this easy Homemade Guacamole recipe using fresh ingredients. via @jugglingactmama

    You can make restaurant-quality guacamole at home with this Simple Homemade Guacamole recipe. Your next Taco Tuesday will be a hit!

    A close up of a bowl of homemade guacamole with tomatoes and red onions next to tortilla chips and a festive kitchen towel.
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    • 🧂 Ingredients
    • 🔪Instructions
    • Equipment
    • 📖 Variations
    • 💭 Frequently Asked Questions
    • 🍴 Serving Suggestions
    • 😋 Similar Recipes
    • 📋 Homemade Guacamole
    • Homemade Guacamole
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    I have a confession, I love the guacamole I get when I hit my favorite Mexican restaurant, but let's be honest, I can't eat out every night.

    There's something so yummy about creamy avocados with fresh lime juice.

    I knew that I had to try and recreate it at home and so, my simple homemade guacamole recipe was born! It doesn't matter if it's taco night or any other Mexican food, I love serving this guacamole dip!

    🧂 Ingredients

    • ripe fresh avocados
    • red onion
    • tomato (optional)
    • fresh garlic
    • lime juice
    • hot pepper sauce

    from the pantry: salt and fresh ground black pepper

    🔪Instructions

    This is meant to be a brief overview of our simple homemade gigamole recipe. For step-by-step instructions and a full printable recipe card with ingredients, please scroll down to the teal box below or Jump to Recipe.

    1. Cut the avocados in half and remove the pits. Scoop the flesh out of their shells and give them a quick chop.
    2. Add them into a large bowl. Toss with the lime juice immediately.
    3. Add in the hot pepper sauce, onion, garlic and tomatoes.
    4. Mix well and season with salt and pepper.
    close up of a bowl of guacamole with tomatoes and red onions next to tortilla chips.

    Equipment

    • Santoku Knife
    • Cutting Board
    • Spoon
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Dry Measuring Cups
    • Large bowl

    It really is that easy to have homemade guacamole at your house so skip the drive-through or the local Mexican place and enjoy this instead. Pair it with your favorite tortilla chips and you've got a great game day snack too! (Bonus tip: It would make a delicious added layer to my Layered Taco Dip.)

    📖 Variations

    Like all our recipes, we suggest that you follow the instructions as they're written on our recipe card since that's the way we have tested the recipe. Next time you make it, consider some of these options:

    While authentic guacamole recipes include fresh cilantro, I do not add cilantro to my guacamole because I don't like it. However, if you're a fan, go ahead and chop some up!

    Many people do not add tomatoes to their guac, but we really enjoy it this way. You can make it with or without. 🙂

    This is a savory, chunky restaurant-style guacamole, but you can always make it more smooth if that's what your family prefers, although I recommend omitting the tomatoes if you do.

    To make your own guacamole spicier, add one small jalapeno pepper, finely diced.

    💭 Frequently Asked Questions

    Here are some questions (and answers!) readers often ask about making our simple guacamole recipe.

    Can I substitute lemon juice for lime juice in guacamole?

    Yes, lemon juice can be used as a substitute for lime juice if needed.

    What kind of onion goes in guacamole?

    Many recipes call for sweet white onions for guacamole. This recipe uses red onions. Most onions will work, it's up to you!

    Is homemade guacamole bad for you?

    Not at all! Avocados are full of good for you fats.

    How can you tell if an avocado is ripe or not?

    It should be firm but give a little when squeezed gently.

    How do you ripen an avocado?

    Place them in a brown paper bag and check them daily for ripeness.

    Can you make guacamole with unripe avocados?

    You can, but it won't taste the same. Unripe avocados tend to be bitter.

    Can you make guacamole without cilantro?

    YES! While some people love cilantro, I am not one of them. This recipe does not include cilantro.
    However, you could add chopped fresh parsley if you like.

    🍴 Serving Suggestions

    Let's face it, I could eat guacamole with just a spoon, but there are SO many ways to use it. Of course you can serve it with tortilla chips and even carrot or celery sticks while you sip on a Berry Margarita Recipe.

    It's good on top or on the side of most Mexican recipes like Easy Instant Pot Pork Carnitas or Baja Tacos, too.

    😋 Similar Recipes

    Need more homemade dip ideas for your game day get-together? Check out the dips below.

    • Nacho Skillet Dip - ground beef and peppers in a creamy cheese dip with chips - so good!
    • Make Ahead Buffalo Chicken Dip - classic game day snack made with chicken, cream cheese and hot sauce.
    • S'mores Skillet Dip - dessert dip with marshmallows and chocolate is perfect with graham crackers to dip.
    A bowl of guacamole with tomatoes and red onions next to tortilla chips.

    📋 Homemade Guacamole

    Not ready to make our easy guacamole recipe yet? Don’t forget to pin this recipe for later!

    When you do make it, please be sure to tag me on Instagram @jugglingactmama or #jugglingactmama – I’d love to see your pictures! And finally, if you get a chance, please comment and leave me a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating below!

    Homemade Guacamole

    You can make restaurant-quality guacamole at home with this easy Homemade Guacamole recipe using fresh ingredients.
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Keyword: homemade guacamole
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 227kcal
    Author: Ang Paris

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    Equipment

    • Santoku Knife
    • Cutting Board
    • Spoon
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Dry Measuring Cups
    • Large bowl

    Ingredients

    • 4 ripe avocados
    • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice 1-2 limes
    • 8 dashes hot pepper sauce
    • ½ cup small-diced red onion 1 small onion
    • 1 large garlic clove minced
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • 1 medium tomato seeded, and small-diced

    Instructions

    • Cut the avocados in half and remove the pits. Scoop the flesh out of their shells and give them a quick chop. Add them into a large bowl. Toss with the lime juice immediately.
    • Add in the hot pepper sauce, onion, garlic and tomatoes. Mix well and season with salt and pepper.

    For best results, be sure to check our Tips and FAQs above with important tips and questions that can help your delicious recipe come out perfectly.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Sodium: 434mg | Potassium: 735mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 374IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
    Please Note: I am not a registered dietician. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.
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    1. GiGi Eats says

      January 26, 2016 at 12:42 pm

      Guacamole is.... HEAVEN ON EARTH!!

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      • Ang Paris says

        February 01, 2016 at 10:46 am

        Seriously, it is so good!

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    2. Edmond says

      January 26, 2016 at 3:13 pm

      WOW, that looks delicious! Thanks for the great giveaway, too!

      Reply

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