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The Best Homemade Guacamole Recipe

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This easy and delicious homemade guacamole recipe features ripe avocados blended with fresh garlic, jalapeño, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice to create a creamy, flavorful dip perfect for serving with tortilla chips or as a topping for your favorite Mexican dishes.

Ingredients

Guacamole Ingredients

  • 3 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • ½ jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
  • ¼ cup finely minced red onion
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 1 lime)
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Optional Serving

  • Corn tortilla chips, for serving

Instructions

  1. Smash the avocados: Place the halved and pitted avocados in a medium bowl. Using a fork, mash the avocados to your preferred texture, whether creamy or slightly chunky.
  2. Add the spices: Stir in the minced garlic, freshly cracked black pepper, finely chopped jalapeño, minced red onion, chopped cilantro, fresh lime juice, and kosher salt until all ingredients are well combined and evenly incorporated.
  3. Serve: Transfer the guacamole to a serving bowl and enjoy immediately with corn tortilla chips or as a condiment for your favorite dishes.

Notes

  • Use ripe avocados for the best creamy texture and flavor.
  • Adjust the amount of jalapeño to control the heat level.
  • Add extra lime juice to keep the guacamole from browning if serving later.
  • For a smoother guacamole, mash the avocados more thoroughly; for chunkier texture, mash lightly.
  • Store leftovers covered tightly with plastic wrap pressed against the surface to minimize air exposure.