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January 31, 2018 21 Comments

Best-Ever Homemade Guacamole

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This homemade guacamole recipe has quickly become the only way I’ll make guacamole. It uses lime juice, garlic powder, salt, pepper, red onion, and fresh cilantro and is the BEST dip or topping for your favorite Mexican dishes!How to make the BEST homemade guacamole!

I think some storebought foods are awesome and just as good as the homemade versions. For example, while homemade ice cream is great, the store versions rock, so I’ll happily buy it for a few bucks.

But there are also some things I’d always rather make from scratch, and guacamole is at the top of the list. Homemade guacamole is so easy to whip up, you can’t beat the freshness, and it’s usually way less expensive to make your own.

If you’re looking for something to take to a Super Bowl party on Sunday, I have the perfect guacamole recipe for you!

There are a lot of guacamole variations out there, but I like to keep it pretty simple– just avocado, lime juice, salt, pepper, garlic powder, cilantro, and a little sprinkle of red onion.

Growing up, my family usually made a “cheater” version with just avocado and salsa, but my brother-in-law introduced us to this more traditional guacamole recipe and we haven’t looked back.Ingredients for the best homemade guacamoleA good rule of thumb for homemade guacamole is to plan one avocado for every two people. The recipe below lists two avocados, so it makes enough for four people, but you can easily halve it or add more avocados to adjust the recipe based on how many people you’re serving.

Guacamole always seems to taste best right when you cut open the avocados, so I make it just before serving. In case you have leftover guacamole, though, there are a couple of ways you can prevent it from browning as quickly in the fridge.

1) You can put the guacamole in a container, smooth the top with a spoon, and then press a piece of plastic wrap totally flat against the surface. This helps keep a lot of the air out, so it won’t oxidize as much.

2) You can save the pits of the avocados and place them in the container of leftover guacamole. Here's how to make the BEST homemade guacamole!Of course, guacamole is always a great appetizer with some tortilla chips. But if you’re looking for main dishes to go with your guac, can I suggest this easy one-pan Mexican quinoa, these spaghetti squash burrito bowls, or this cheese-stuffed salsa chicken?

If you try this guacamole recipe, feel free to let me know in a comment or post a picture and tag me @livbane on Instagram– I’d love to see! Hope you enjoy!

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5 from 4 votes

Best-Ever Homemade Guacamole

The BEST way to make homemade guacamole with lime juice, spices, and chopped red onion!
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Liv

Ingredients

  • 2 avocados
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1/4 tsp each salt, pepper, & garlic powder
  • 2 tsp diced red onion
  • 2 tsp chopped fresh cilantro or 1/2 tsp dried

Instructions

  • Cut avocados in half and use a spoon to scoop out the pits. Scoop avocado into medium bowl. Mash with a fork and add the rest of the ingredients. Stir to combine and taste. Add more seasonings to taste and then serve immediately.

Notes

To store leftovers, save avocado pit and place in the container with the remaining guacamole. You can also smooth a piece of plastic wrap flat across the surface of the guacamole to prevent some of the air from getting in.

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Comments

  1. meeta says

    January 31, 2018 at 9:22 am

    I totally love guac and all its variations and there are usually no leftovers. Your simple recipe really beings out the flavors of the avocado!

    Reply
    • Liv says

      January 31, 2018 at 5:43 pm

      Thanks, Meeta! I agree, I love that the avocado is the dominant flavor!

      Reply
  2. Lisa Huff says

    January 31, 2018 at 9:45 am

    5 stars
    Just in time for the Super Bowl! I will need to make about 100 batches because my family can never get enough.

    Reply
    • Liv says

      January 31, 2018 at 5:43 pm

      Yep, just in time for the Super Bowl!: )

      Reply
  3. Dannii says

    January 31, 2018 at 9:56 am

    5 stars
    You really can’t beat homemade guacamole. Once you have the base recipe down, there are so many variations you can make.

    Reply
    • Liv says

      January 31, 2018 at 7:00 pm

      Agreed!

      Reply
  4. Traci says

    January 31, 2018 at 10:13 am

    I am in love with Penzey’s spices and seasonings! And I’m always up for a homemade guacamole, No matter what time of day…bring it!

    Reply
    • Liv says

      January 31, 2018 at 7:00 pm

      Yes, LOVE Penzey’s spices!!

      Reply
  5. Suzy says

    January 31, 2018 at 10:34 am

    Who doesn’t love an honest to goodness guacamole! Yum!

    Reply
    • Liv says

      January 31, 2018 at 7:00 pm

      It’s so basic, but it’s always a hit!

      Reply
  6. Misty says

    January 31, 2018 at 12:20 pm

    5 stars
    Awesome guacamole! Your brother-in-law taught you well!

    Reply
    • Liv says

      January 31, 2018 at 5:42 pm

      🙂

      Reply
  7. Sarah @ Bucket List Tummy says

    January 31, 2018 at 8:22 pm

    Beautiful photos, my dear! Can never have too many options for guacamole. Love the cilantro addition – fun twist!

    Reply
    • Liv says

      February 1, 2018 at 12:52 pm

      Thanks, Sarah! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Mackenzie @ Nibble to Nourish says

    January 31, 2018 at 9:58 pm

    I am SO excited to try this recipe out! It’s so simple and I already have all the ingredients. Now I just need to wait for my avocados to ripen…

    Reply
    • Liv says

      February 1, 2018 at 12:53 pm

      I’m waiting on all of mine for my next batch, too! I bought a bag of 6 mini ones from Trader Joe’s the other day for a steal– $3 –but they’re not quite ripe yet!

      Reply
  9. Agness of Run Agness Run says

    February 1, 2018 at 5:21 am

    Wow! I am always up for a good guacamole recipe and this one won my heart completely, Liv. I love that you use red onion which gives the dish an extra rich flavor. 😉

    Reply
    • Liv says

      February 1, 2018 at 12:53 pm

      I love the red onion for some crunch and extra color!

      Reply
  10. Kristy from Southern In Law says

    February 6, 2018 at 2:49 am

    Mmm, this looks so so good! You can never go wrong with guacamole! 😍

    Reply
    • Liv says

      February 9, 2018 at 4:05 pm

      Yes!! So simple and so perfect!

      Reply
  11. Jami says

    January 8, 2020 at 12:49 pm

    5 stars
    I’ve been teaching my 10 year old daughter to cook some basic things and guacamole seemed like a good food to try. This. Is. Amazing. This recipe is absolutely perfect and now I want to eat guacamole every day. We also added in diced tomato but the recipe is perfect exactly as writen. Thank you!

    Reply

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Hi, I’m Liv! I originally started blogging to share easy meals I made in my college dorm kitchen. Years later, as an attorney now, my goal is still to share delicious, approachable recipes with simple ingredients. You can most often find me running, eating ice cream, and making a mess in my kitchen. More...

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