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    Home ≫ Appetizers

    Easy Homemade Mexican Guacamole

    Updated January 9, 2022. Originally Posted May 28, 2020 By Nikole This post may contain Amazon affiliate links.

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    Looking for a versatile appetizer that goes with all you favorite Tex Mex and Mexican dishes? Try this Easy Homemade Mexican Guacamole for an authentic and addicting snack! This recipe comes together in about 15 minutes and is sure to please the whole family at your next get together.

    overhead view of a bowl of guacamole with cilantro leaves and chips in the background

    Why You'll love it

    It's quick and easy! No need to buy the pre-made stuff that's been sitting in a tub or plastic bag for who knows how long. This yummy appetizer whips up in about 15 minutes using fresh avocados, lime, onion, and cilantro.

    The ingredients are easy to find. No need to search high and low for hard to find items. Everything can be easily found at your neighborhood grocery store.

    It's bursting with great Mexican flavor that you can customize. Authentic Mexican food is fresh and versatile, and this Easy Homemade Mexican Guacamole recipe delivers on that. Feel free to adjust the spice level-if you like it spicy use serrano peppers instead of jalepeños. Don't like cilantro? Leave it out. It's easy to make small changes to fit your taste preferences.

    It pairs with all your favorite Tex Mex and Mexican dishes. If you have spent any time around here on my blog, you know how much I love Mexican food! That comes from being a Texan and having grown up on the border. Try these Skillet Nachos, Ground Beef Tacos, or Beef Burritos with this tasty guacamole.

    Ingredients needed

    You'll need avocado, red onion, jalepeño, lime, cilantro, salt and pepper. That's it!

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    Step by Step Instructions

    Gather your ingredients. Chop onion, jalepeño, tomato, and cilantro. Cut lime in half.

    chopped produce on a cutting board with a knife off to side

    Cut avocados in an half, then remove peel and pit.

    Mash one and half of the avocados in a medium bowl.

    overhead shot of avocado in a bowl being mashed with a fork

    Dice the remaining half. Add to bowl.

    Add onion, tomato, jalepeño, cilantro, salt and pepper and a squeeze of lime.

    hand squeezing lime into bowl of ingredients

    Gently fold the mixture together.

    mixing ingredients in a bowl of mashed avocado

    Adjust salt and pepper to taste.

    Expert tips

    Is it safe to eat guacamole after it turns brown? Yes. Adding lime juice will help keep the guacamole green. Avocados oxidize quickly, so the beautiful vibrant green color will quickly start changing to a mucky brownish-gray. Adding lime juice will slow the process, but it won't prevent it entirely. For best results, serve immediately, or within an hour or two. Discard leftovers.

    Finely dice your onions and peppers. This will help distribute the flavor throughout the guacamole and avoid anyone getting a large chunk of raw onion or pepper.

    Be sure to taste and adjust the salt and pepper. If I'm serving this as a dip, I usually taste it with a chip since tortilla chips are usually quite salty. Adding a dash of garlic powder add a nice flavor as well.

    Try different peppers. Jalepeños taste great and are easy to find, but sometimes they just aren't hot enough. I like to mix it up with serrano peppers or even hot Thai chili peppers.

    What are the benefits of eating guacamole? Avocados are loaded with heathy monounsaturated fats. To find out more about the health benefits check out this link to the USDA.

    Try these great Tex Mex and Mexican Favorites!

    Blender Salsa

    Skillet Nachos

    Taco Sauce

    Ground Beef Tacos

    Instant Pot Mexican Beans

    Click Here to check out all my Mexican Favorites!

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    Easy Homemade Mexican Guacamole

    Recipe by Nikole Berg
    Easy Homemade Mexican Guacamole is simple, healthy and sure to be a crowd pleaser! Serve it as a dip with tortillas chips or along side fajitas, tacos, quesadillas....the possibilities are endless. Serve this authentic guacamole at your next party or taco night dinner!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 2 cups
    Calories 338 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 large or 3 small ripe avocados
    • ¼ cup red onion finely diced
    • 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
    • ½ cup tomato finely diced
    • 1 jalapeño or serrano pepper seeds removed, finely diced
    • Salt and pepper to taste I usually start with ½ teaspoon salt and ⅛ teaspoon pepper.
    • Fresh lime juice to taste about ½ to 1 tbsp
    • Tortilla chips for serving.
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions
     

    • Finely chop onion, jalepeño, tomato, and cilantro; set aside.
    • Slice avocados in half and remove the peel and pits.
    • In a medium bowl, mash one and a half avocados until creamy. Dice the remaining half and add it to the bowl. 
    • Add diced red onion, jalepeño, tomato, cilantro, and salt and pepper, and a squeeze of lime. Gently fold the mixture together until well combined.  
    • Taste and adjust salt, pepper and lime juice. Don't add too much lime or the guacamole will turn watery.
    • Serve immediately, or refrigerate for a couple of hours. I don’t recommend preparing guacamole a day ahead because as the avocado oxidizes, it will turn a mucky gray-brown. It’s still safe to eat, but isn’t very pretty.  

    Notes

    Adding lime juice will help keep the guacamole green. Avocados oxidize quickly, so the beautiful vibrant green color will quickly start changing to a mucky brownish-gray. Adding lime juice will slow the process, but it won't prevent it entirely. Serve this dip as soon as you can after you make it.
    Finely dice your onions and peppers. This will help distribute the flavor throughout the guacamole and avoid anyone getting a large chunk of raw onion or pepper. 
    Be sure to taste and adjust the salt and pepper. If I'm serving this as a dip, I usually taste it with a chip since tortilla chips are usually quite salty. Adding a dash of garlic powder add a nice flavor as well.
    Try different peppers. Jalepeños taste great and are easy to find, but sometimes they just aren't hot enough. I like to mix it up with serrano peppers or even hot Thai chili peppers.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 338kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 5gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 17mgPotassium: 1092mgFiber: 14gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 706IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword appetiers, appetizers, Mexican Food, party food, quesadillas, snacks
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    Nikole is the creator and photographer behind The Travel Palate, a food and travel blog featuring quick and flavorful recipes and getaway guides. Nikole hopes to inspire your inner foodie whether you're in the kitchen or traveling on your next adventure.

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    Comments

    1. Sherri

      November 10, 2019 at 7:19 pm

      I went out with my family to a Mexican restaurant my daughter order this dip the next day I looked for a recipe and found yours it was amazing thank you

      Reply
      • Nikole

        November 11, 2019 at 7:38 am

        Sherri-this comment sure made my day! I'm so happy you loved the guacamole recipe. I hope you get the chance to try something else from the blog! Thank you and have a great day!

        Reply
    2. Beth

      June 22, 2018 at 9:55 am

      I love simple, easy guacamole! So delicious and healthy! I hate all of the additions Americans add to it! It should be perfectly simple, like you have done here!

      Reply
      • Nikole

        June 22, 2018 at 10:06 am

        Thank you Beth! I agree-sometimes simple is best!

        Reply
    3. Zahra

      June 22, 2018 at 2:29 am

      Good to see a guacamole recipe without sour cream. I will definitely try this.

      Reply
      • Nikole

        June 22, 2018 at 9:06 am

        The avocado really shines through with this recipe. I hope you like it-thanks for stopping by Zahra!

        Reply
    4. Loyola

      June 22, 2018 at 12:03 am

      Super yummy recipe, perfect for this time of the year....who am I kidding I love it all year around.

      Reply
      • Nikole

        June 22, 2018 at 9:05 am

        I agree! I can eat guacamole any day!

        Reply
    5. Crystal

      June 21, 2018 at 7:16 pm

      Having only recently discovered that I actually like avocados, I might have to give this a try sometime!

      Reply
      • Nikole

        June 21, 2018 at 10:12 pm

        Crystal, I hope you like it! I find it absolutely addicting!

        Reply
    6. Julie @ Running in a Skirt

      June 21, 2018 at 8:26 am

      Isn't fresh guacamole the best!? I love this version and can't wait to try it! So pretty too.

      Reply
      • Nikole

        June 21, 2018 at 9:35 am

        Thanks, Julie! I hope you like it!

        Reply
    7. kerington

      June 20, 2018 at 5:20 pm

      Made this and it was delicious! Thank you for the great recipe!

      Reply
      • Nikole

        June 21, 2018 at 9:36 am

        Your welcome, Kerington!I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    8. Lee

      June 20, 2018 at 5:01 pm

      Great recipe for guacamole. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Nikole

        June 21, 2018 at 9:37 am

        Your welcome, Lee! I'm happy you liked it!

        Reply

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