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Homemade Guacamole

This simple homemade guacamole is fresh, flavorful, and perfect for tacos, snack plates, burgers, or chips. Bonus: freeze it in silicone molds so you always have fresh guacamole ready to go.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 2 cups

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ripe avocados
  • ¼ cup finely diced red onion
  • 2 –3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 1 small jalapeño finely diced (remove seeds for less heat)
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • ½ –1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Let's Make It
 

  • Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop into a bowl.
  • Mash with a fork until your desired consistency. I like mine a little chunky.
  • Add the red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, salt, and garlic powder. Stir until combined.
  • Taste and adjust salt or lime juice if needed.
  • Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge.

To Freeze:

  • Scoop the guacamole into silicone molds or silicone rounds.
  • If freezing, lightly drizzle a small amount of extra fresh lime juice over the top of each mold to help prevent browning. I also recommend adding a little extra lime juice to the guacamole mixture itself only if you plan to freeze it.
  • Freeze overnight until solid.
  • Pop the frozen guacamole rounds out and transfer to a glass airtight container or freezer-safe bag.
  • When ready to eat, thaw in the fridge or on the counter for 20–30 minutes.

Tips:

  • Only add extra lime juice if you’re freezing the guacamole. For fresh eating, the regular amount is perfect.
  • Keep it chunky for the best texture after thawing.
  • Want it spicy? Leave some jalapeño seeds in.
  • This is perfect for taco night, burgers, wraps, grain bowls, snack plates, quesadillas, and camping trips.

Storage:

  • Fridge: Best eaten within 1–2 days.
  • Freezer: Freeze for up to 2 months for best freshness.