Homemade Guacamole – super easy dip recipe with ripe avocados, tomatoes, onions and a couple spices. Perfect with tortilla chips.
Photos updated as of 6/10/15
I have loved guacamole as long as I can remember. We always had Mexican food on Sunday when I was growing up, and homemade guacamole was usually on the menu. So when I met my husband and he said he didn’t like avocados, I was shocked. After awhile we finally convinced him to try our version of guacamole, and he liked it!! Turns out, I think he had only ever had the stuff in restaurants, which in my experience is notoriously BAD! Over the years, he has grown to love it as much as I do, if not more. Now if we could only get our son on board.
This is the recipe for homemade guacamole is what I grew up with, and I still make today. It is a very simple recipe with avocados, diced onions, tomatoes, and a couple spices. It is stuff I always have on hand, so it is super easy to throw together at the last minute. I have been trying new version of guacamole lately, but for some reason I always come back to this one! My husband likes to add a little jalapeno (or cayenne pepper if we don’t have a jalapeno) for a little kick. But I prefer it without. The more I can pile on a chip the better!
Mix up a batch of this to put on burgers, tacos, or just eat with chips. We eat it a ton at our house, especially in the summer. I hope that your family likes it as much as ours does. Avocados turn brown once they are cut and the flesh is exposed to the error. You can add a little time juice to the recipe if you make this ahead. I would also cover with plastic wrap, pressing down so the plastic is touching the guacamole. Just store it in the fridge and you should be good for a couple hours!
Guacamole
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Homemade Guacamole - super easy dip recipe with ripe avocados, tomatoes, onions and a couple spices. Perfect with tortilla chips.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 Avocados
- 3 Tbls onion , chopped
- 1 small tomato , chopped
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Halve the avocados, and remove the pits. Using a fork mash the avocado.
- Add onion, tomato and seasonings. Mix until combined. Taste and adjust the seasoning as necessary.
Recipe Notes
All avocados are slightly different, so you might need to adjust the seasonings.
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Jana says
I'm like your husband, but the fact that you rehabilitated him with this recipe makes me think it's time to try a little guac again myself – not to mention how beautiful it looks in your pictures. Thanks!
Jana says
I'm like your husband, but the fact that you rehabilitated him with this recipe makes me think it's time to try a little guac again myself – not to mention how beautiful it looks in your pictures. Thanks!
Steph says
yum! i love that your recipes are so easy to follow! going to get some chips now….
Steph says
yum! i love that your recipes are so easy to follow! going to get some chips now….
The Country Cook says
Holy Guacamole! Years ago I would never eat it because my Mom didn't like so I thought I wouldn't like it either. Turns out I was totally wrong. I love the stuff – love it!!
The Country Cook says
Holy Guacamole! Years ago I would never eat it because my Mom didn't like so I thought I wouldn't like it either. Turns out I was totally wrong. I love the stuff – love it!!
Nancy says
This looks great and we must be on the same wavelength as I posted my guacamole recipe last week. Yours looks great and can't wait to try it!
Nancy says
This looks great and we must be on the same wavelength as I posted my guacamole recipe last week. Yours looks great and can't wait to try it!
Holly Henry says
Great recipe! I have found that there's so many variations to this dish and you can really make it your own:)
Thank you for sharing!
Holly
Holly Henry says
Great recipe! I have found that there's so many variations to this dish and you can really make it your own:)
Thank you for sharing!
Holly
Jen at The Three Little Piglets says
My husband still doesn't like it, the stinker! More for me…
Jen at The Three Little Piglets says
My husband still doesn't like it, the stinker! More for me…
Anne says
Erin…forget the chips…I could eat this with a spoon! There is nothing like fresh guac and this looks really good! : )
Anne says
Erin…forget the chips…I could eat this with a spoon! There is nothing like fresh guac and this looks really good! : )
Morgan says
Oh … guacamole … I could just sit down with the bowl and a spoon … and love every mouthful!
Visiting from Voiceboks 🙂
Morgan says
Oh … guacamole … I could just sit down with the bowl and a spoon … and love every mouthful!
Visiting from Voiceboks 🙂
Tiffany says
Such great, clean flavors! I love this recipe! 😀
Tiffany says
Such great, clean flavors! I love this recipe! 😀
Sandra says
I never tried it:) I am so ashamed..I love Mexican cuisine too but never was tempted to try guacamole:) I will have to pass this thought of mine and use your recipe as soon as I get some Avocados:) Sounds great the way you made it!
Sandra says
I never tried it:) I am so ashamed..I love Mexican cuisine too but never was tempted to try guacamole:) I will have to pass this thought of mine and use your recipe as soon as I get some Avocados:) Sounds great the way you made it!
claudia lamascolo says
I love guacamole! Yours looks smooth and wonderful… I always seem to buy them not ripe enough and can't tell until I ruined my guacamole 🙁 this is perfection here!
claudia lamascolo says
I love guacamole! Yours looks smooth and wonderful… I always seem to buy them not ripe enough and can't tell until I ruined my guacamole 🙁 this is perfection here!
Lizzy says
I don't think I've ever found a guacamole I didn't like! Your version looks great, Erin!
Lizzy says
I don't think I've ever found a guacamole I didn't like! Your version looks great, Erin!
kita says
Ive never made me own guacamole, but this looks so beautiful and tasty! Can you help me think of any names to call it so my BF is willing to try it?? lol, he wont try things he thinks he doesn't like.
kita says
Ive never made me own guacamole, but this looks so beautiful and tasty! Can you help me think of any names to call it so my BF is willing to try it?? lol, he wont try things he thinks he doesn't like.
Debbie says
I love Guacamole! Looks like a beautiful recipe…never tried Chili Powder in there…i'll have to try it, thanks!
Debbie says
I love Guacamole! Looks like a beautiful recipe…never tried Chili Powder in there…i'll have to try it, thanks!
thefooddoctor says
I love guacamole too..it is really a treat and yours look really appetizing
thefooddoctor says
I love guacamole too..it is really a treat and yours look really appetizing
Ishita S. says
It must be guacamole season, since I just posted about guacamole too haha! I love using cumin and jalapeños in mine, but the combo of chili powder and paprika sounds delicious too!
Ishita S. says
It must be guacamole season, since I just posted about guacamole too haha! I love using cumin and jalapeños in mine, but the combo of chili powder and paprika sounds delicious too!
Alexiana says
Simple and healthy recipe!
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says
Definitely trying this! Your version looks wonderful!
Christie says
I’ve never added chili powder to my guacamole recipe, but I’m going to try it!
Lauren Gaskill | Making Life Sweet says
A classic that will never go out of style! Yummy!
nicole @ I am a Honey Bee says
I could eat guac for breakfast, lunch, and dinner!!!
Denise says
I could eat this by the spoonful. Making guacamole is one of my favorite things to do – quick, easy and delicious!