Our Best Guacamole Recipes

Updated April 30, 2019
Joshua Paul

No Mexican feast—or regular ol' Tuesday night—is complete without a good guacamole dip. Whether you're looking for spicy or mild, these easy and delicious guacamole recipes wil be the star of your spread. Just add chips. 

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How to Make Simple Guacamole

Two perfectly ripe avocados and a small handful of simple seasonings are all it takes to make the best guacamole you've ever tasted.

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No-Frills Guacamole

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No-Frills Guacamole Recipe

This recipe gets back to basics and makes flavor balance the top priority so no ingredient tramples on the exquisite, subtly nutty, and lightly sweet flavors of avocado. As with all simple recipes, the quality of the ingredients makes or breaks the dish: Be particularly sure to use avocados at peak ripeness. We let the onion and jalapeño macerate with the lime juice and salt to tame their flavors slightly. Serve with your favorite tortilla chips, and set out some crunchy vegetables to dip, too, such as radishes, mini sweet peppers, and jicama slices.

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Mango Guacamole

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Mango Guacamole Recipe

Offering sweet and tangy notes, mangos balance perfectly against rich and creamy avocado. Try this guac as a dip with chips or as a topping for fish or chicken tacos. For a step-by-step guide to mango prep, see How to Cube a Mango, below.

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Simply the Best Guacamole

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Simply the Best Guacamole Recipe

Always remember: The best guacamole is the simplest guacamole. 

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Bacon-Pimiento Guacamole

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Bacon-Pimiento Guacamole Recipe

It’s time for a Super Bowl gathering, which means the search is on for a fan-favorite party dip. Everyone loves the traditional hot spinach dips and seven layer dips, but every now and then, you want to throw a new recipe in the mix and shake up the taste buds.

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Chipotle-Lime Guacamole

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Chipotle-Lime Guacamole Recipe

Minced chipotle pepper adds a smoky kick to Chipotle-Lime Guacamole.

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Grilled Jalapeño Guacamole

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Grilled Jalapeño Guacamole Recipe

We fire up the grill to get our veggies nice and charred for our Grilled Jalapeño Guacamole.

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Sunny Mango-Habanero Guacamole

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Sunny Mango-Habanero Guacamole Recipe

Ripe habaneros bring the heat, plus a fruity, floral flavor that pairs perfectly with fresh mango.

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Indian Guacamole

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Indian Guacamole Recipe

Toasted mustard seeds, cumin, turmeric, and coriander infuse a Mexican classic with the flavors of India--as does serving it with crispy pappadums instead of tortilla chips.

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Guacamole with Fish Sauce

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Guacamole with Fish Sauce Recipe

This super simple recipe is for when you have perfectly ripe avocados--there's no need for tomato or other complications. You just want the avocados' richness to shine against the zip of lime and cilantro, their flavor deepened with fish sauce.

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Fresh Orange Guacamole

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Fresh Orange Guacamole Recipe

Serve this versatile dip as an appetizer, or add a gourmet touch to a casual taco bar any day of the week.

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Easy Guacamole

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Easy Guacamole Recipe

If you've ever wondered how to make guacamole that's the perfect, creamy consistency, trust us, the food processor makes quick and easy work of this crowd-pleasing dip. Our Easy Guacamole is just that—ridiculously easy. Simply place your aromatics and seasonings in the bowl of a food processor and pulse to chop; then, add in the star ingredient—avocado—and process until smooth. Besides being downright delicious, guacamole is rich in heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, making it an easy appetizer you can feel good about. We like the heat level that results from leaving the seeds in the jalapeño, but you can seed the pepper for a milder guac. Serve this easy-to-make gucamole with tortilla chips or crudités.

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Chunky Tofu Guacamole

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Chunky Tofu Guacamole Recipe

Try this tofu twist on classic guacamole.

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Guacamole with Charred Jalapeńo and Scallions

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Guacamole with Charred Jalapeńo and Scallions Recipe

The grilled scallions and jalapeno give this guacamole a smoky taste.

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Roasted Garlic, Poblano, and Red Pepper Guacamole

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Roasted Garlic, Poblano, and Red Pepper Guacamole Recipe

This twist on guacamole incorporates the flavors of roasted garlic, poblano, and red pepper to create a unique taste.

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Cheese-Topped Guacamole

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Cheese-Topped Guacamole Recipe

This chunky guacamole is topped with a gooey melted cheese.

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Sake Soy Guacamole

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Sake Soy Guacamole Recipe

The flavors of Mexico and Hawaii fuse together in this guacamole recipe.

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Gabriel's Guacamole

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Gabriel's Guacamole Recipe

This is the base guacamole recipe from Gabriel's in Santa Fe, New Mexico. It is intended only as a jumping-off point: Add more seasonings to your taste. We preferred it with 1/2 teaspoon jalapeño, 4 teaspoons onion, and 4 teaspoons lime juice.

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Fresh Guacamole

Fresh Guacamole Recipe

This Fresh Guacamole recipe requires just 4 ingredients.

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Roasted Tomatillo Guacamole

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Roasted Tomatillo Guacamole Recipe

Add more intense flavor to homemade guacamole with the addition of pan-roasted jalapeño peppers and roasted tomatillos.

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Guacamole with Chipotle Tortilla Chips

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Guacamole with Chipotle Tortilla Chips Recipe

Chipotle chile powder gives the crunchy chips a smoky kick that pairs well with the buttery guacamole. Use ground cumin or regular chili powder in its place, if you prefer. Prepare the chips up to a day ahead, and store in a zip-top plastic bag.

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Green Apple Guacamole

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Green Apple Guacamole Recipe

Diced apple adds a fresh and fruity taste to this guacamole recipe.

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Chunky Guacamole

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Chunky Guacamole Recipe

Add an extra kick to this Chunky Guacamole by adding hot sauce.

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