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Roasted Garlic Guacamole – Creamy avocados meet mellow, caramelized garlic in this flavor-packed twist on classic guac. It’s quick to make, easy to love, and perfect with chips, tacos, or straight from the spoon.
If you’re someone who already loves guacamole, this version is going to win you over so fast. It’s everything great about the classic—creamy, bright, herby—but with soft, slow-roasted garlic mixed in for that warm, mellow kick. It’s not overpowering, just enough to make people pause after their first bite and say, “Wait… what’s in this?”
I started roasting garlic more often after putting together my How to Roast Garlic post, and now I can’t stop adding it to dips like this. It’s such a small step, but it adds a lot of flavor without a lot of fuss. And yes, it’s perfect with chips, but if you’re making guac anyway, I highly recommend a batch of Homemade Tortilla Chips too.
This is the kind of guacamole I bring to the table when I want it to feel just a little more special—without making it complicated. It’s still quick, still scoopable, just with a little glow-up from that garlic.
Why You’ll Love Roasted Garlic Guacamole
- Great use for ripe avocados – Perfect for when your avocados are soft but still in their prime.
- Pairs easily with any meal – From tacos to grain bowls to breakfast toast, this works as more than just a dip.
- Comes together fast once the garlic is roasted – You can roast the garlic ahead of time and whip this up in minutes.
What You’ll Need
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- Avocados
- Fresh Lime Juice
- Salt & Pepper
- Cilantro
For the Roasted Garlic
- Salt
- Garlic
- Olive Oil
How To Make Roasted Garlic Guacamole
- Roast the garlic – Cut the garlic head in half, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, wrap in foil, and roast until soft and golden.
- Mash the garlic into a paste – Once cooled, squeeze out the cloves and use a knife to mash them into a smooth paste.
- Mash the avocados – Place peeled and seeded avocados in a bowl and mash them with a fork, leaving a few chunks for texture.
- Mix in flavor – Stir in the roasted garlic paste, lime juice, pepper, and cilantro.
- Season and adjust – Add salt to taste and give everything one final mix before serving.
Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Roast the garlic ahead of time – Keep a head or two roasted in the fridge so you can throw this together quickly when the craving hits.
- Use a fork, not a food processor – Mashing by hand gives the guac that classic chunky texture and prevents it from turning into puree.
- Add jalapeño for a kick – If you like a little heat, finely dice a small jalapeño and mix it in with the other ingredients.
- Don’t skip the lime juice – It balances the richness of the avocado and helps keep the guac from browning too fast.
- Go easy on the salt at first – The roasted garlic adds some saltiness, so taste as you go.
- Swap cilantro if needed – Not a fan of cilantro? Try flat-leaf parsley or just leave it out entirely.
- Double it for a crowd – This recipe scales up easily for parties, game day, or taco night.
- Store with plastic wrap touching the surface – Press it right onto the guac to help minimize browning in the fridge.
Roasted garlic adds a mellow, slightly sweet richness that blends beautifully with avocado without overpowering it. It gives the guac an extra savory depth
Use fresh lime juice and store leftovers with plastic wrap pressed directly on the surface to limit air exposure. A drizzle of olive oil on top can also help.
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Roasted Garlic Guacamole
Ingredients
- 2 large avocados, peeled and seeded
- 1 Tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Salt
Roasted Garlic
- 1 head garlic
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350º F.
- Cut the head of garlic in half. Place on a small sheet of aluminum foil. Pour olive oil over the cut side of the garlic. Sprinkle with salt. Place the garlic halves back together, and wrap tightly with foil. Roast for about 45 minutes, until soft.1 head garlic, 2 teaspoons olive oil, pinch of salt
- Squeeze roasted garlic from the skins. Using the side of a knife, smooth the roasted garlic into a paste.
- Put seeded avocados on a plate. Using a fork, mash slightly; leaving some chunks.2 large avocados
- Add lime juice, pepper, cilantro, and roasted garlic. Mix to combine. Season with salt to taste.1 Tablespoon fresh lime juice, 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, Salt
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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I bet this is amazing! I can only imagine, I just love roasted garlic. MMM
Yes please to roasted garlic in my guacamole!
This guacamole looks so delicious and simple! I love it.
Pinning!
Yum!
Oooh! Very pretty pictures! I want to steal your table / board thingie. 🙂 The cookbook looks great, too!
You can never have too much garlic. On my list to try
Hi Erin,
We are doing a guacamole roundup on Friday for Guacamole Day and wondered if we could include a link to your recipe in our post. We would also like to use your picture and will feature it with your blog’s name.
Thanks so much.
Linda – thanks for the inquiry. As long as it is a picture with a link back for the full recipe, I am happy to have it in a round up. Thanks