So I have a thing for guacamole. A huge thing. Its like my favorite food! Funny thing is, I didn’t always like guacamole. About a year ago while I was pregnant with baby #3, I became obsessed with guacamole, thanks to a pregnancy craving that didn’t go away my entire pregnancy. I then spent the next year {guac instagram} perfecting my guacamole recipe and below is the result…. The Best Guacamole recipe ever! I have taste tested this with family and friends and everyone absolutely loves it! Its a simple, easy recipe that packs a bunch of flavor. And once you start eating it, its hard to stop! Seriously. While I was photographing this batch, I kept snitching a little chip here and there and I finally had to tell myself to stop eating it or there wouldn’t be any left to take a picture of!
I consider this guacamole recipe fairly healthy since it is without sour cream or added fats.
A Word on Jalapeños: I highly recommend using bottled jalapeño peppers in this guacamole because they are milder and offer more of the yummy jalapeño flavor without the heat. And they’re tons faster. And because no matter what precautions or gloves I use when cutting fresh jalapeños, I will ALWAYS get it into my eyes or contacts. Without fail. So I am a huge proponent of bottled jalapeños. But fresh or bottled work well in this recipe!
Best Guacamole Recipe
- 4 Ripe Avocados
- 1 Lime, juiced with some pulp {can use 3T bottled lime juice, but not quite as good}
- 3 Tablespoon Diced Jalapeño pepper {we prefer bottled.}
- 1/4-1/2 Teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 Teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1/4 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/2 Cup Cilantro, chopped {about 1/2 bunch}
How to Make Guacamole: Remove the peel and pit from each avocado and place in a medium bowl. Gently mash with a fork, leaving it a little chunky. Squeeze the juice and some pump from one lime onto the avocados. Then sprinkle on salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Stir well. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Then fold in cilantro and jalapeño peppers. Garnish with a cilantro leaf or two. Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving.
Whip some of this guacamole up for the Super Bowl on Sunday or any time you want to impress guests! Everyone always raves over this guacamole and its gone in minutes.
So what are you making for your Super Bowl gathering on Sunday? I’ve love to hear in the comments below!
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