Creamy avocado, tart lime and spicy (or mild) jalapeno quickly come together to make an addictive dip, sandwich spread, or topping for your next Mexican night in.
Happy Hump Day! I love Wednesdays… when I can see an end in sight to my week.
Now let’s talk guacamole. It’s one of those things that I don’t make often because my husband will devour the bowl of it. I may or may not have a hand in making it disappear. Not only is homemade guacamole easy but it blows store-bought guacamole out of the water in terms of flavor. We like ours on the chunky side, with just a little bit of heat and a generous dose of lime juice.
While we could happily eat it by the bowlful with tortilla chips, as seen in the photos above, the last time I blogged guacamole, it was as a topping for Turkey Chorizo Burgers. Not only was the photo not my finest (will be redone as soon as it’s warm enough to grill!), but the guacamole was a footnote in the recipe. And let’s be honest, guacamole is so yummy that it deserves a post to itself.
How do you like your guacamole? Creamier or chunkier texture? Mild or spicy? With any unusual mix-ins? Favorite way to serve it? Leave a comment and tell me about your favorite guacamole. Bonus points if you leave the recipe. 🙂
Guacamole
Creamy avocado, tart lime and spicy (or mild) jalapeno quickly come together to make an addictive dip, sandwich spread, or topping for your next Mexican night in.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe avocados
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 tsp. garlic powder
- 2 Tbs. freshly squeezed lime juice
- 3 Tbs. minced fresh cilantro
Instructions
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Remove flesh from avocados, keeping 1-2 pits on the side. Lightly mash avocado with a fork. Add in salt, pepper, garlic powder, lime juice, and cilantro. Continue to mash until desired consistency. Add additional salt, pepper, lime juice, and cilantro, to taste.
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Return pit(s) to guacamole, to help the guacamole from browning, if not serving immediately.
Love our Guac around here. Always happy for a new recipe.
Would you believe I’ve never had guacamole? I’m trying lots of new foods in 2018 and this is definitely on my list!
No, that’s crazy! You definitely need to try it. Homemade is best because you can make it as spicy or mild, smooth or chunky, as you want. And they have fun with mixing in pico, pineapple or other fruits, etc.
I’ll pretty much eat it just about any way I can get it! Guacamole is simply irresistible!!! This one looks totally drool-worthy!
I love a good guacamole. We could make that bowl disappear too and now I’m anxious to try that burger!
I love guacamole! I like mine spicy, with some minced jalapeño and red onion.
Guacamole is a favorite of my family. My sons house in Hollywood has an avocado tree in the yard. I think that is why he moved there. I love your recipe. I need some this weekend
Is it bad that now all I want are turkey chorizo burgers? (A family favorite recipe of ours.)
Your guac looks absolutely perfect and if I could eat avocado I’d be jumping through my screen to grab a chip.
Those burgers are so good, and the photo just does not do them justice! I hope you get some warm weather so that you get a chance to make them!
I’m on team mild guacamole. I can eat it any time!
I love fresh guacamole, and it’s so easy to make!
I don’t think I have ever added garlic powder to my guacamole before so this is a must try!!
Just this weekend my son said I needed to make guac, which I have never done, and here your recipe appears! Definitely trying it soon.
I could snack on this all day! Love it!
I cannot get enough of guacamole! It’s seriously my favorite appetizer and dip. Cannot wait to try your recipe. Thanks so much for sharing at the Whimsical Wednesdays Link Party!