Classic Guacamole Recipe

Attention Guacamole fans! I must say, the most important thing about getting guacamole right is perfectly ripe avocados. Don’t try to force them too early! Check out the recipe to see what else I consider to be essential components of awesome guacamole! Serve this Classic Guacamole Recipe with Restaurant Style Salsa and your favorite tortilla chips–a perfect combination of appetizers!

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how to make classic guacamole recipe

In a gallon-size Ziploc bag, combine all ingredients. Seal bag.
Using your hands, mash ingredients together until the mixture is blended to your preferred consistency.
Taste guacamole and add salt and pepper and more lime juice, if needed.
Clip edge of bag and squeeze into a serving bowl.
Place pit or pits into the prepared guacamole to keep it looking fresh longer.

Tips for making Classic Guacamole Recipe

Click the following link on how to make guacamole in a zip lock bag and scroll to the bottom for pictures.
If you prefer, you can, of course, smash the avocados with a fork and mix them in a bowl by hand.

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Classic Guacamole Recipe {and a great tip for preparing it} {TMH}

Prep time

10 mins

Total time

10 mins

A hint of lime and everything else you love about guacamole. This is the only guac recipe you will ever need. So yummy!

Author: Betty Crocker Cookbook

Recipe type: Appetizer

Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

2 medium ripe avocados, peeled, de-pitted, and largely diced (reserve the pits)
2 tbsp-1/4 cup finely diced onion, I prefer red onion (Adjust amount according to how strong onions flavor is)
¼ cup diced green chilies (half of a 4 oz can)
1 tbsp cilantro, chopped (optional)
1-2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 medium or two small segments of garlic, crushed
⅔ cup diced Roma or plum tomatoes
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

In a gallon-size Ziploc bag, combine all ingredients.
Seal bag. Using your hands, mash ingredients together until the mixture is blended to your preferred consistency.
Taste guacamole and add salt and pepper and more lime juice, if needed.
Clip edge of bag and squeeze into a serving bowl.
Place pit or pits into the prepared guacamole to keep it looking fresh longer.