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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers

    Make Ahead Guacamole Recipe

    Last Updated: Apr 29, 2025 · Published: Jan 22, 2021 · by Seanna Borrows · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. · 2 Comments

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    Craving the best guacamole? This easy recipe uses just 3 simple ingredients + a genius pro tip to prevent browning! Creamy, delicious, and perfect every time.

    Guacamole with a chip inside a white bowl

    This is hands down the best guacamole recipe! It is super tasty with just the right amount of spice! Creamy and delicious, it's so good. It's our family's go-to recipe for perfect guacamole every time! Try it & you'll see!

    This delicious homemade guacamole pairs perfectly with tacos, burritos, or grilled mains like our lemon marinated grilled chicken, or tender & juicy grilled flank steak.

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    • What Makes This Recipe Work?
    • What Goes in Guacamole
    • Flavor Variations
    • How To Make Guacamole
    • Pro Tip
    • Make Ahead Secret for Guacamole
    • Recipe FAQ's
    • Serving Suggestions
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    What Makes This Recipe Work?

    Secret to this Recipe... Super Hot Salsa! Use your favorite hot salsa or make your own using fresh ingredients.

    A tablespoon of super hot salsa will add just the right amount of spice to your guacamole, without adding too much liquid. So the key is to add flavor with concentrated heat of hot salsa, while maintaining the creamy texture of the avocado.

    Most guacamole recipes add flavor with individual ingredients commonly found in salsa. In this recipe, we just use the combined flavors of a hot salsa as our flavor booster. And it works perfectly. Trust me. You'll love it!

    What Goes in Guacamole

    Image of Individual Guacamole Ingredients to make the best homemade guacamole!

    The Best Guacamole is made with just a few, simple ingredients. Perfectly ripe Avocados, your favorite Hot Salsa, and Salt.

    Ripe Avocado - Choosing a perfectly ripe avocado is pretty simple. Look for an avocado that is green-ish black. When you hold it in the palm of your hand, it should feel heavy and have a little give when you gently squeeze it. An Unripe Avocado will be light green and hard as a rock. In that case, you will have to leave it on the counter to ripen for a few days.

    Hot Salsa - Go with your favorite here! The hotter the better!

    Chunky or Smooth - Whatever Salsa you choose, keep in mind the desired guacamole texture you prefer. We are die-hard Smooth Guac people in our house! So we are careful to choose a blended salsa: no chunks! What say you? Do you prefer chunky or smooth guacamole?

    Salt - Don't skimp on the salt! Add a pinch or two and then do a taste test. Salt makes things tasty. Don't let anyone lie and tell you differently! Your guac will taste flat and bland if you don't add enough salt.

    See recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

    Image of a perfectly ripe avocado pictured in a white bowl with blue kitchen towel nearby.

    Flavor Variations

    Optional Add-Ins: Try a squeeze of fresh Lime juice, or some diced Red Onion and Jalapeño for extra flavor!

    How To Make Guacamole

    This Easy Guacamole Recipe is made in 3 simple steps:

    1. Choose Ripe Avocados
    2. Add a Tablespoon of your favorite Hot Salsa and a sprinkle or two of Salt
    3. Smush all together with a fork or wire masher!
    Image of Process Shots showing how to make the Best Guacamole in 3 Easy Steps.

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    Pro Tip

    Do a taste test and adjust your seasonings as necessary. Guacamole should be tasty! If it's bland, but you can taste the heat from the salsa, add more salt. Need more heat? Add more salsa. If you're uncertain, just try adding a little more of both until it tastes just perfect to you!

    Make Ahead Secret for Guacamole

    Who hasn't been disappointed by brown guacamole. Yuck! Brown guacamole is completely unsalvageable. But what to do? There are a lot of ideas out there. Some swear by lime (tried it; not a fan), others say cover it with water (mm...maybe).

    If you really want to keep your guacamole from turning brown, you definitely should check out our article on How To Keep Guacamole From Turning Brown. It's all about the oil! You've got to cover it in oil and your guacamole will stay fresh for 2 days in the refrigerator. No kidding. It's that easy! We hope you'll give it a try and save your guacamole!

    Recipe FAQ's

    How to tell if an avocado is ripe?

    A ripe avocado is dark green to almost black in color and has a slight give to it when you give it a little squeeze. Very similar to how a ripe peach feels. For more details, watch what the experts at Avocados From Mexico have to say about it.Guacamole Ingredients

    What is the quickest way to ripen an avocado?

    Set a green avocado on your countertop for a few days and let the it ripen on its own naturally. Need it sooner? Try putting it in a paper bag with a banana. This might speed up the process. And it's worth the try if your desperate!

    How do you make guacamole from scratch?

    This easy guacamole recipe is made in 3 simple steps.
    1. Choose Ripe Avocados
    2. Add a Tablespoon of your favorite Hot Salsa and a sprinkle or two of Salt
    3. Smush all together with a fork or wire masher!

    How do you make guacamole so it doesn't turn brown?

    How To Keep Guacamole From Turning Brown - Put guacamole in an airtight container, press out air with a spoon, and cover the guacamole with a ¼ inch layer of olive oil and it will keep for 2 days in the refrigerator.Guacamole in storage container covered with lid

    Serving Suggestions

    Try this guacamole with tortilla chips, on eggs, in burritos, on sandwiches, and so in many more ways! It also makes a tasty dip for grilled meats like grilled pork tenderloin or grilled chicken. Our favorite way is serving chips & guac and margarita's using this tasty Margarita recipe from Delicious Table!

    Image of The Best Guacamole shown with a basket of fresh chips on the left and some salsa.

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    Guacamole with a chip inside a white bowl.

    Make Ahead Guacamole

    Easy Guacamole Recipe made with 3 simple ingredients along with a Tasty Tip to keep your guacamole from turning brown!
    This it the best guacamole recipe! It is super tasty with just the right amount of spice! Creamy and delicious, Wow! It's so good! It's our family's go-to recipe for Perfect Guacamole every time!
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 Servings
    Calories: 82kcal
    Author: Seanna Borrows

    Equipment

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    • mixing bowl
    • measuring spoons

    Ingredients 

    • 1 avocado
    • 1 tablespoon hot salsa
    • ½ teaspoon salt
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    Instructions

    • Scoop Avocado into Bowl. Slice the Avocado in half length-wise, remove pit, and scoop out avocado with a tablespoon into a medium sized bowl.
      1 avocado
    • Add Salsa and Salt. Add hot salsa and sprinkle in salt.
      1 tablespoon hot salsa, ½ teaspoon salt
    • Mash Together and Adjust Seasonings. Mash it all together until smooth with a fork or masher.  Do a taste test and adjust seasonings.  Need more heat?  Add more salsa.  And don't skimp on the salt or you'll have bland tasting guacamole.
    • Serve. Enjoy with Tortilla Chips.

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    Notes

    Ripe Avocado - Look for an avocado that is greenish black. When you hold it in the palm of your hand, it should feel heavy and have a little give when you gently squeeze it.
    Hot Salsa - Go with your favorite here! The hotter the better!
    Salt - Don't skimp on the salt! Salt brings out the flavor.

    Tasty Tip

    Do a taste test and adjust your seasonings as necessary.  Guacamole should be tasty!  If it's bland, but you can taste the heat from the salsa, add more salt.  If you need more heat, add more salsa.  If you're uncertain, just try adding a little more of both.

    Make Ahead Secret

    Keep your guacamole from turning brown for up to 2 days by storing it in an air tight container with a ¼ inch layer of neutral oil covering the top.  Cover it with a tight fitting lid, being careful to squish out any visible air bubbles.  See our Make Ahead Secret for Guacamole post for more details.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 82kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 320mg | Potassium: 254mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 93IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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    1. Lisa Hatfield says

      February 05, 2021 at 5:26 pm

      5 stars
      Seanna! This guac recipe is so easy and looks perfect for the big game day on Sunday. Also, thanks for the make-ahead tip using olive oil...what a great idea!

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      • Seanna says

        February 05, 2021 at 8:00 pm

        Thank you! Hope you like it! 😊

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