Guacamole is the perfect dip for summer BBQs or nights at home. Bacon Guacamole or Ranch Guacamole are also two of my family’s favorites.
Homemade Guacamole
This is the most amazing homemade guacamole! It’s so simple, but is the result of tweaking the recipe over time to get it just right. The creamy, mild avocado and the tomato and lime juice are all balanced so well by the warm cumin and red onion. Every taste will make you want more and more. It is so addicting! You don’t need a special occasion to make this homemade guacamole. It is so quick and easy to put together, which makes it great for a snack, appetizer, or topping any day of the week. Make it smooth or leave it a little bit chunky, you can customize it however you like! Pair it with fajitas like these Grilled Steak Fajitas or Chicken Fajita Foil Packets for unbelievable flavor.
What’s in Guacamole?
This dip is filled with fresh and vibrant ingredients that come together so well. The warm spice of the cumin perfectly balances the brighter, more acidic flavors from the tomato and lime juice. This is the BEST guacamole recipe, and it will be a huge hit with everyone any time you make it!!
Avocados: Remove the pit and scoop out of the skin before mashing it into the other ingredients and seasonings. When choosing the avocado, the riper the better! Red Onion: Run under hot water to remove any bite from the onion before mixing it in. Roma Tomatoes: Diced into small pieces, they add great flavor, color and moisture. Cilantro: Finely minced to easily add flavor throughout the guacamole. Jalapeno: Carve out the seeds and vein to get rid of a lot of the heat, then very finely mince so that there are no large pieces in the mixture and the flavor is even throughout. Cumin: Great earthy, warm spice that adds both sweet and bitter flavors. Salt and Pepper: A pinch of each! Feel free to add more to taste. Lime Juice: Squeeze a bit of fresh lime in for the perfect citrus flavor. It will also keep the avocados from turning brown.
How to Make the Best Guacamole
This guacamole recipe could not be any simpler! Start by dicing and finely chopping the ingredients. Then, combine all the ingredients and mash as much or as little as you like!
What can I use instead of cilantro if I don’t like it? Swap out the cilantro for another herb like parsley or basil if you don’t love the strong flavor of cilantro. How can I make my guacamole spicier? To add more heat, you could swap out the jalapenos for 2 serrano peppers. What do I serve with guacamole? Tortilla chips are the most popular pairing because they are salty, crispy and the perfect platform to scoop up guacamole. Homemade guacamole is also great with fresh raw veggies or crackers. Other Uses: You can also use your guacamole as a topping for toast, quesadillas, burritos, tacos or fajitas.
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