Guacamole Recipes

Got guac? We do. Check out this collection of our favorite homemade guacamole recipes.

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Simple Guacamole

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Lindsey Lower

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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Mango Guacamole

Photo: Christopher Testani; Styling: Paige Hicks

Mango Guacamole Recipe

Offering sweet and tangy notes, mangoes balance perfectly against rich and creamy avocado.

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Chipotle-Lime Guacamole

Photo: Tara Donne; Styling: Erin Swift

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

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Grilled Jalapeño Guacamole

Photo: Kate Sears; Styling: Gerri Williams for James Reps

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

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Rachael Burrow

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

Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Robyn Valarik

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

Photo: Randy Moore; Food Styling: Kellie Gerber Kelley; Prop Styling: Cindy Barr

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

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Buffy Hargett

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

Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

Easy Guacamole Recipe

The food processor makes quick work of this Easy Guacamole that's rich in heart-healthy monounsaturated fats. We like the heat from leaving the seeds in the jalapeño, but you can seed the pepper for a milder guac. Serve with tortilla chips or crudités.

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Chunky Tofu Guacamole

Oxmoor House

Chunky Tofu Guacamole Recipe
Try this tofu twist on classic guacamole.

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Guacamole with Charred Jalapeńo and Scallions

Photo: © Lucy Schaeffer

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

Randy Mayor

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

Photo: © Quentin Bacon

Cheese-Topped Guacamole Recipe
This chunky guacamole is topped with a gooey melted cheese.

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Sake Soy Guacamole

Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Karen Shinto

Sake Soy Guacamole Recipe
The flavors of Mexico and Hawaii fuse together in this guacamole recipe.

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Gabriel's Guacamole

Photo: Peden & Munk; Styling: Amy Wilson

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

Sheri Giblin

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

Photo: Karry Hosford

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

Photo: Michael Paul

Green Apple Guacamole Recipe
Diced apple adds a fresh and fruity taste to this guacamole recipe.

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Chunky Guacamole

Photo: Joshua Paul

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

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Our Best Guacamole Recipes

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Simple Guacamole

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Mango Guacamole

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Chipotle-Lime Guacamole

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Grilled Jalapeño Guacamole

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Sunny Mango-Habanero Guacamole

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Indian Guacamole

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Guacamole with Fish Sauce

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Fresh Orange Guacamole

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Easy Guacamole

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Chunky Tofu Guacamole

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Guacamole with Charred Jalapeńo and Scallions

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Roasted Garlic, Poblano, and Red Pepper Guacamole

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Cheese-Topped Guacamole

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Sake Soy Guacamole

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Gabriel's Guacamole

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Fresh Guacamole

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Roasted Tomatillo Guacamole

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Guacamole with Chipotle Tortilla Chips

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Green Apple Guacamole

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Chunky Guacamole

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