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This Homemade Guacamole recipe is easy, authentic, fresh, and&nbsp;out-of-this-world good with lime, garlic, onion, cilantro, and jalapeno mixed in with wonderful ripe avocados. This is the best guacamole recipe ever. For real.
Whenever there are chips &amp; guac, you might also want a batch of Easy Mexican Restaurant-Style Salsa and a pitcher of Virgin Piña Coladas and Horchata to go with it!
You know the old, "if you were stranded on a desert island, what five foods would you bring to eat" hypothetical? This homemade guacamole makes the cut.
I used to be all about the ease and convenience of premade guac which I would buy in bulk from Costco because seriously, we eat guacamole like you cannot even imagine over here.&nbsp;When our youngest, Rose, was a toddler, guacamole was practically a food group for her.
But once I learned how to make guacamole this way my world changed forever. When it comes to wanting the best guacamole EVER and I'm craving some serious Mexican food, there is just no substitute for this easy guacamole recipe that is better than any version I've had anywhere, thanks to fresh ingredients and one simple technique. Get ready to take good guacamole to the next level of great guacamole!
I use a large molcajete (the stone mortar and pestle thing you see in the pictures), but you don't need one to make authentic guacamole. A mixing bowl and large spoon will do you just fine. Or you can even use a potato masher if you want. 
The real secret to making the best guacamole is to crush the chopped cilantro, garlic, onion, and jalapeno against the bottom or sides of the molcajete or bowl you are using to make the guacamole in using either the pestle tool or the back of a sturdy spoon. You could even do this on a cutting board using a fork to mash everything up. You will notice an almost instant uptick&nbsp;in the aroma of the cilantro and garlic especially as they release some of their juices and oils.
3. Then add the avocados, lime juice, and season with a little salt and a pinch of cumin. You can mash the avocados as much or as little as you like, but I prefer moderately chunky guacamole that isn't too smooth.
4. Stir in the chopped tomato last, then be sure to taste and adjust the salt and lime juice as needed. The lime juice not only adds wonderful flavor to the guacamole, but it helps keep it from turning brown too quickly.
5. That's all there is to it! It takes all of 5 minutes to make the best homemade guacamole ever for parties with tortilla or plantain chips, in burritos, on fajitas or chimichangas (or whatever else your heart longs to top with guacamole)!
Guacamole is notorious for turning brown when not stored properly! You can pour a thin layer of water or lemon/lime juice over the guacamole to form a protective barrier and keep the air out. You can also cover the dish with a layer of plastic wrap and seal it tight against the guacamole by pushing it down and preventing any air pockets. It shouldn't be kept at room temperature for longer than 2 hours. Otherwise, store it in the fridge.
Guacamole will last three to four days when stored properly in the fridge. Although this simple guacamole recipe is so good, it won’t last more than a day 😉
Yes! Freezing is your best way for keeping your guacamole around longer. You can pack it into a zip-top bag and squeeze all the excess air out. Or pack it into a container and make sure to press plastic wrap on top to eliminate any air bubbles. It can last in the freezer for up to four months. Sliced avocados can also be frozen to use later for guacamole!
We love guacamole in our house and we don’t just eat it with a big bowl of tortilla chips! It is amazing on burritos, enchiladas, and nachos but it is so fun to put on burgers, grilled cheese sandwiches, deviled eggs, dip your french fries in it, chicken melts, turkey club sandwich, even pizza! Try making toast with cottage cheese and guacamole. Dip your veggies in it, put it on some pita bread, layer it on a baked potato or sweet potato! Add to your salad! The sky's the limit for this delectable topping.
Is guacamole healthy? I'm not a registered dietician, but yes, I think it's generally accepted that guacamole is healthy, at least in moderation. Avocados contain good essential healthy fats that&nbsp;we should consume every day. Plus they are high in fiber, rich in vitamin B, E and K and have 60 percent more potassium than bananas. It's more the other things that guacamole is typically paired with that are the bigger health concern, like salty, fried tortilla chips.  How do you keep guacamole from turning brown? Store any leftover guacamole in an airtight container. Pour a little extra lime juice or drizzle a little olive oil over the exposed surface of the guacamole before covering it with a lid. Also, don't throw away your avocado pits! Many say that storing uneaten guacamole with the avocado pits helps prevent it from going brown quite as quickly.  Does authentic guacamole have tomatoes in it? We love adding a little tomato to our guac, but it's not really, truly traditional. Feel free to leave it out if you want, but personally, I love it!  What is guacamole? Guacamole or “guac” started to catch on in the early 80’s. Guacamole is an avocado-based dip or spread that originated in Mexico. It can be made in a variety of ways but the first known description of guacamole came in a book from 1697 by an English privateer while visiting Central America. William Dampier described a native grinding together avocados, sugar, and lime juice!  How do you make guacamole? The simplest guacamole can be made with smashed avocados with salt. But this authentic guacamole recipe is super easy and all you need is avocados, onion, tomatoes, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, lime juice, garlic, a little bit of cumin, and salt! Simple and delicious!  How to keep guacamole from turning brown? Guacamole turns brown when it comes in contact with oxygen. Put a layer of water or lemon juice over top to form a protective barrier. Or put it into a container and make it airtight with a piece of plastic wrap by removing all air bubbles.  
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This post was originally published in May, 2019. The photos and content were updated in January, 2022.



This Homemade Guacamole recipe is easy, authentic, fresh, and&nbsp;out-of-this-world good with lime, garlic, onion, cilantro, and jalapeno mixed in with wonderful ripe avocados. This is the best guacamole recipe ever. For real.
Whenever there are chips &amp; guac, you might also want a batch of Easy Mexican Restaurant-Style Salsa and a pitcher of Virgin Piña Coladas and Horchata to go with it!
You know the old, "if you were stranded on a desert island, what five foods would you bring to eat" hypothetical? This homemade guacamole makes the cut.
I used to be all about the ease and...

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