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    Best Homemade Guacamole

    Published: Sep 2, 2020 · Modified: Aug 25, 2022 by Amanda Cooks & Styles · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Best Homemade Guacamole - Delicious fresh guacamole recipe made with fresh avocados, tomatillos, jalapeno, cilantro and lime juice. Serve with chips for the perfect appetizer.

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    authentic guacamole recipe

    This is my go-to guacamole recipe! I have been using for years and it never seems to disappoint. If you are looking for a quick and easy healthy snack, this is it! It's not only super tasty, but you can whip it up in just a few minutes.

    Serve guacamole with chips and salsa for a delicious appetizer. You can also serve on top of your favorite tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and more. This is going to be your new favorite easy homemade guacamole recipe! I am so excited to share it with you.

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    This recipe serves around four people, so if you are cooking for a crowd simply double the recipe. To store homemade guacamole, place guacamole in an airtight container in the fridge with avocado pit and lime wedges for up to a day. This will help delay guacamole from browning.

    Tools to have on hand for this recipe:

    • Blender or Food Processor
    • Cutting Board + Chef Knife
    • Measuring Spoons

    Ingredients you need to make guacamole:

    Avocados - You'll need two large ripe avocados.

    Lime Juice - The juice from about half of a lime or equivalent to one tablespoon.

    Jalapeno - If you don't like too much heat, remove the seeds.

    Tomatillo - You can substitute for a Roma tomato if you don't have a tomatillo on hand.

    Cilantro - You'll need about a tablespoon of chopped cilantro.

    Garlic - Fresh garlic is best in this recipe. If you don't have fresh, substitute ½ teaspoon garlic powder.

    Salt - You can use sea salt or whatever salt you have on hand.

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    How to make Authentic Mexican Guacamole:

    To make guacamole, begin by adding all of the ingredients, except for the avocado, to a blender/food processor and blend until smooth.

    Carefully cut each avocado in half and remove the pit. Scoop out the avocado and place in a bowl along with the blended salsa. Using a fork, smash the avocado and mix to combine.  

    Serve with chips and with your favorite main courses! Enjoy!

    Main courses that pair perfectly with guacamole:

    Baked Chicken Taquitos - Crispy homemade chicken taquitos are the perfect main course or appetizer.

    Baked Chicken Flautas - Shredded chicken rolled in flour tortillas baked to crispy perfection. These flautas make for a perfect appetizer, party food, lunch or dinner!

    Carne Asada Street Tacos - Delicious marinated carne asada served on grilled corn tortillas with cilantro, onion, sliced radishes and avocado salsa verde.

    Slow Cooked Al Pastor Tacos - Mexican style al pastor pork slow cooked in the oven. Serve on hot tortillas with fresh pineapple salsa.

    authentic mexican guacamole

    If you enjoyed this recipe, here are a few more Salsa/Dip recipes I think you'll love:

    Spicy Pineapple Avocado Salsa -  Fresh chunks of pineapple, avocado, tomatoes, peppers and cilantro with a touch of fresh lime juice, salt and pepper.

    Avocado Salsa Verde - Fresh and authentic Mexican style avocado salsa verde. The perfect salsa to top your tacos, burritos, chips and more!

    Instant Pot Mexican Refried Beans -The easiest, most delicious authentic style Mexican refried beans made in an instant pot (pressure cooker)!

    authentic guacamole recipe

    Authentic Mexican Guacamole

    Amanda Cooks & Styles
    Fresh homemade guacamole made with avocados, tomatillos, jalapeno, cilantro and lime juice.
    5 from 26 votes
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    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 4 people

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 ripe avocados
    • 1 tablespoon lime juice
    • 1 tomatillo cut into fours
    • ½ jalapeno stem removed
    • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped
    • 1 clove garlic
    • ½ teaspoon salt

    Instructions
     

    • Add all ingredients except for the avocado to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
    • Carefully cut each avocado in half and remove the pit. Scoop out the avocado and place in a bowl. Add blended salsa to the bowl and using a fork smash the avocado and mix to combine.
    • Serve with chips or with your favorite main courses!

    Notes

    ** If you don't like too much spice, remove seeds from jalapeno prior to blending.
    Keyword authentic guacamole, authentic mexican guacamole
    Tried this recipe?LET US KNOW how it was!

    This post was originally published on September 25, 2018 and updated on September 2, 2020.

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