Homemade Guacamole – super easy guacamole recipe with ripe avocados, tomatoes, onions and a couple spices. Perfect with quesadillas, tacos or just with tortilla chips.
I have loved guacamole as long as I can remember. When I was growing up, we always had Mexican food on Sunday. 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 homeamde 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. And thankfully my son is now a huge fan too!
This is the guacamole recipe that 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. Use it for Chicken Tostadas and you can have dinner ready in just minutes!
A lot of people think making guamole at home is hard, so they alway buy the premade stuff. Well I am here to show you how to make gauamole, and show you just how easy it is! You can add a little jalapeno if you like things spicy. Or just go basic to start. Or try Roasted Garlic Guacamole for something different.
How to make Guacamole
- Ripe avocados are key. They will be dark in color and when you gently squeeze them they will give a little. If they are firm, let them sit a couple days. You can put them in a paper bag to quickly the ripening process if you need to.
- Spices – I like to let the taste of the avocado shine through, so I go minimal on the spices. Just salt, pepper, chili powder, and paprika. Sometimes just salt, pepper and lime juice. Depends on the mood. But fresh avocado is so good, you don’t to go overboard.
- Chunky vs smooth. This is on the smoother side, but is isn’t like a puree. I mash most of the avocado with a fork before mixing anything in. So there are still some chunks. It is smooth enough for dipping, but not creamy like an actual dip.
- Storage. You really want to make guacmole right before you are going to serve it. Avocados turn brown quickly onces they are exposed to the air. You can add in a little lime juice to slow down the process. But homemade guacmole is not something you make in the morning for dinner that night.
Mix up a batch of this to put on chicken taco burgers, dip your quesadillas in, or serve with chips. We eat it a ton at our house, especially in the summer. I hope that your family likes this guacamole recipe as much as ours does.
Mexican dinner ideas are a favorite of ours, and this gucamole recipe is a staple pretty much every time we make it. It is great on toast with an egg for breakfast or with Sheet Pan Chicken Nachos for game day. Really there is never a bad time to have guacamole.
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.
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!
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says
Pass me a spoon, I am going in!
I Heart Naptime says
Looks delicious! Perfect to dip veggies into.
Jennifer Farley says
I just made this and it was just what I was looking for!
Anna says
Your photos made me seriously crave guacamole and I had to whip it up! So delicious!
Jen says
Guacamole doesn’t last very long in our house….my boys will decour it! Can’t wait to try your recipe!
Sabrina says
I’m ready to dig right in! Pass me the chips!
Michelle says
Guacamole is a staple in our house. It is very rare for us not to have an avocado or two handy. Everyone here loves it! I’m going to have to try your recipe…always fun to mix it up a little and try new ways of making things!
Amy @ Little Dairy on the Prairie says
I could eat a whole bowl of guacamole! I cannot wait to try yours out!
Carlyn says
I could eat this all day long!
Jennifer Blake says
Loving this simple guac recipe and that it makes a smaller batch (since I’m the only one in my house that eats it).