Best Homemade Guacamole {video}
There are millions of recipes for guacamole, and if you love the stuff as much as I do, give this recipe a try. My friends and family tell me it’s “the best homemade guacamole” they’ve ever tasted. It’s my go-to and one of the recipes on this site that I make the most. I would have to agree with my family, it is seriously the best homemade guacamole. SO simple and SO tasty!
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This is the dip that I quickly mix together for avocado toast, my breakfast burritos and any time I’m serving a Mexican meal, like my chicken enchiladas or flavorful tacos. As long as you’ve got some fresh ingredients on hand, this homemade guacamole can be whipped up super quick.
This homemade guac is so good served with your favorite tortilla chips and we always love the Food Should Taste Good multigrain tortilla chips. They have such a great flavor and they also work so well for dipping. They are sturdy, so you don’t have to worry about breakage.
Guacamole tips:
To make the freshest, best tasting guac, it’s important to follow a few essential guidelines.
First crucial decision is which avocados to grab. For this recipe, large Hass avocados work best, you also want the avocado to be ripe, but not too ripe. I know I’m asking for a lot. 🙂 If you can’t find any large avocados that look good, just use a few more small ones. A perfectly ripe avocado should have a slightly soft feel when pressing on it, but it should not be too mushy.
If all of the avocados are either too hard or too mushy, purchase the hard ones. A quick trick is to place them in a paper bag with a couple of bananas or apples. The chemicals released by the bananas or apples will speed up the ripening process. Unfortunately, that still make take a day or so. If you do find perfect avocados at the store, but you don’t plan to make the guacamole right away, place them in the fridge and this will slow the ripening process.
Guacamole should have an ever so slightly chunkiness. You don’t want it super smooth or overly chunky. To achieve the best texture, use a large fork to mash it up and stop mashing when it is just slightly chunky and finely, chop all veggies.
Adding lime is important for taste and to prevent the guac from browning too quickly. For every avocado, I use about 2 teaspoons and you might need to add just a little more more if your avocados are particularly large.
Salt is important to really bring the flavors of the avocado out. Start with 1/2 teaspoon, but don’t be afraid to add more. You can also add any other favorite spices. I like the warm flavor that both cumin and paprika add to this guac.
The trick to storing guacamole is adding an onion into the container with the guac. Avocados brown very quickly, but to slow this down slightly, placing a large chunk of onion in with the leftover guacamole and cover. Guacamole is definitely best served fresh, but this little trick will help!
The perfect guacamole pairing!
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Other Mexican dips to enjoy with this guacamole:
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Watch the recipe video, below, to see just how easy this guacamole is to whip up!
Best Homemade Guacamole
Ingredients
- 3-4 large avocados
- 1/4 cup loosly packed fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- 1/2 jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 1 small tomato, seeds removed and diced
- 1/4 cup red or white onion, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt + more to taste as needed
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons lime juice (from about 1 ½ limes), or more if needed
Instructions
- Cut the avocado in half (vertically) and remove the pit by stabbing carefully with your knife. Use a paper towel or dish towel (so the pit is not slippery in your hands) to remove the pit from the knife. Scoop the avocados out of peel and place on a plate or in a medium bowl. Use a fork or potato masher to mash until a smooth consistency is achieved.
- Stir in all other ingredients with mashed avocado. Take a taste or a few tastes and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately.
Notes
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This was delicious! Will definitely make again!
First time seeing a recipe for guac. Using cumin, I too use cumin also corriander.
Love cumin in guac! I’ll definitely have to try using coriander next time!
I am wanting to try this for a group of 6 people. Do you think one recipe will be enough?
If you have other appetizers, I would say yes, but if this is the main appetizer, I would make a double batch. The recipe makes about 3 cups. Enjoy!
The best guacamole! All fresh ingredients. Delicious!!!!!!! Also, super easy and great flavor.
oh yay! So glad you enjoyed and thanks so much for taking time to leave feedback!
I bloody love guacamole! Will definitely be adding this to my Superbowl spread!
Is there anything better than a great guac and a great beer? I’m going to enjoy this for the big game this weekend 🙂
Love guac and never thought to add cumin to it. This looks absolutely delicious!
I’m not sure when it started by my nieces and nephews but when we have family gatherings I’m asked to bring the guacamole. I also add the zest from the lime in my guacamole-gives it an extra zing.
Love that idea! I’ll definitely give that a try!
Honk away! This was sooooo good!! Great recipe!
That looks just gorgeous. I look the peek of other colours shining through. Sharing!
I absolutely agree with you. You can’t beat homemade guacamole! Yours look amazing and love the tip with onion – will be trying it next time I make guac.
Love the tip about putting the hunk of onion on top to keep it fresh! Looks like a great guac recipe!
Looks like the perfect guacamole. I’d never heard about placing onion in leftover guacamole. Thanks for the tip!
I was sold just reading the title. I love me a good guacamole, however have been know tear through a batch of it LOL. This sounds incredible, I’ll def have to try!
The perfect balance of flavors always eludes me, I can’t wait to try! And thanka for the tip on the onion for storage.