Homemade Guacamole

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Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Updated on Dec. 22, 2023

I always judge a Tex-Mex restaurant by its guacamole. And although it's simple to prepare, it can go wrong oh, so easily. I've spent many years perfecting mine, to the point where I think it's better than most restaurants. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas


Test Kitchen Tips
  • Avocado is high in monounsaturated fat, a so-called "good fat" that can lower your blood cholesterol along with the risk of stroke and heart disease.
  • For extra fun and flavor, add one of these delicious toppings to your guac.
  • You can use lemon and lime juice interchangeably in this recipe to achieve a different flavor. To substitute orange, though, you’ll need to keep a little lemon or lime to spark up the flavor.
  • Watch How to Make Homemade Guacamole

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    Homemade Guacamole

    Yield: 2 cups
    Prep: 10 min

    Ingredients

    • 3 medium ripe avocados, peeled and cubed
    • 1 garlic clove, minced
    • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1 small onion, finely chopped
    • 1 to 2 tablespoons lime juice
    • 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
    • 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped, optional
    • 1/4 cup mayonnaise, optional

    Directions

    1. Mash avocados with garlic and salt. Stir in remaining ingredients, adding tomatoes and mayonnaise if desired.
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