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    Simple Guacamole Recipe with Jalapeno

    Apr 30, 2024 · Modified: May 29, 2025 by Love Keil · This post may contain affiliate links · 6 Comments

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    Guacamole Recipe with Jalapeno - Made with ripe creamy avocado, juicy tomatoes, fresh cilantro, lime juice, crispy red onions, and spicy jalapeno for a kick. It’s the perfect appetizer for all your family gatherings, holiday parties, game day parties, and more!

    Simple Guacamole with Jalapeno.

    Learning how to make fresh homemade guacamole is so easy and so much better than store-bought dip!

    This one was shared with me by a friend so, of course, I had to share it with all of you!

    I do love a hot dip, and this 10-minute Mexican cheese dip is one of my favorites, but in the summer, there is nothing better than a cold Mexican appetizer dip full of fresh, flavorful ingredients and a little bit of spice!

    Jump to:
    • Why You’ll Love This Recipe
    • Cooking Tips & Variations
    • What’s in this Guacamole Recipe with Jalapenos?
    • How to Make Guacamole
    • Ways to Enjoy Spicy Guacamole
    • Recipe FAQs
    • More Delicious Mexican Inspired Recipes
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    Why You’ll Love This Recipe

    • It’s made with a handful of ingredients and comes together in minutes.
    • A versatile spicy guacamole dip that is perfect for tailgate parties, game day parties, the holidays, family gatherings, and more.
    • You can adjust the spice level to your liking.
    • It is deliciously creamy and zesty, especially if you love a little heat!

    Cooking Tips & Variations

    • For extra spice, you can forego the fresh tomatoes and use a can of Rotel. It comes with green chiles, which can be hot, medium, or mild.
    • Use more or less jalapeno depending on your taste preferences.
    • Wear gloves while dicing your hot peppers! If you mistakenly touch your eyes with your hands, it’ll burn. So, be careful.
    • Easily double the recipe to serve a larger crowd.
    • If you like a garlicky guacamole, feel free to add minced garlic to yours.

    What’s in this Guacamole Recipe with Jalapenos?

    Ingredients for Guacamole on a cutting board.
    • Avocados: You’ll need about 4-5 ripe avocados, cut in half with the pit removed. Look for avocados that are ripe but not turning brown. They should be slightly soft, but not mushy.
    • Onion: Use chopped white or red onion. I love red onions but use what you’ve got.
    • Tomatoes: I use fresh tomatoes that I dice, but if you want a short cut go ahead and use canned diced tomatoes.
    • Lime Juice: Freshly squeezed lime juice tastes much better than from a bottle.
    • Jalapeno: Finely chopped. Remove as many of the seeds as you can. The more you leave in the spicier it will be. I use half the amount if I am making this for kids.
    • Cilantro: Chopped fresh herbs are always a nice way to brighten up a creamy dip!
    • Salt and Pepper: To taste.

    How to Make Guacamole

    Step 1: Scoop out the avocado flesh from the skin of all of the avocado into a large mixing bowl.

    Smashed avocado in a bowl.

    Step 2: Use a fork or potato masher to mash the avocado until there are no large chunks.

    simple guacamole with onion, tomato, cilantro and jalapeno.

    Step 3: Add tomatoes, jalapeno, onion, cilantro, and lime juice. Stir to make sure everything is combined.

    Step 4: Do a little taste test and add salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with cilantro and enjoy!

    Ways to Enjoy Spicy Guacamole

    This dip can be served with all your favorite dippers! We love it with tortilla chips but it’s also great with crackers, bread, and a veggie platter.

    We use it over homemade ground beef nachos, with bacon egg and cheese breakfast burritos, as a topping for crunch wrap supreme, buffalo chicken taquitos, best carne asada, and cheesy ground beef quesadillas.

    Sometimes I’ll even spread it on toast!

    Recipe FAQs

    How do you pick good, ripe avocados?

    First you want to look at it. You should not see any wrinkled, bruised, or mushy areas.

    Then you want to feel it. It should have a slight give when you press into it, but not so much that it leaves a finger indent.

    Last, you can test it by gently removing the little knob at the end. If it comes off easily, it is ripe.

    Can you make guacamole with lemon instead of lime?

    Absolutely! While lime is more widely used in classic guacamole recipes, you can certainly use lemon instead.

    It’ll give it the same citrusy, zesty brightness, with just a slight variation in flavor.

    How do you keep guacamole from turning brown?

    The key is to serve it immediately before it has a chance to brown. If this isn’t possible, the lime juice will help to prevent browning, but it doesn’t hurt to squeeze a little extra overtop before you refrigerate it. Cover it with plastic wrap.

    Some people also say that placing the pit into the middle of the guacamole helps to prevent browning. While others say this is not true. Might be worth a shot!

    Either way, if your guacamole does turn brown, just scrape off the surface layer. Underneath should still be nice and green. Then, give it a mix and enjoy.

    Can you freeze guacamole?

    You can freeze guacamole for up to 3 months. This is a great make-ahead dip to keep around for last-minute guests or when you need a party appetizer.

    More Delicious Mexican Inspired Recipes

    • Easy Carne Guisada Tacos
    • 20-Minute Chicken Fajita Recipe
    • Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
    • Easy Mexican Pot Roast Tacos
    • Mexican White Sauce

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    Simple Guacamole with Jalapeno.

    Guacamole Recipe with Jalapeno

    Love Keil
    Indulge in mouth-watering avocado dip that can be used as a topping for tacos, nachos, or any other Mexican inspired dishes.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 4
    Calories 341 kcal

    Equipment

    • bowl

    Ingredients
      

    • 4-5 avocado ripe, cut in half and pit removed
    • ½ onion chopped
    • 2-3 tomatoes cubed
    • ½ - 1 lime squeezed
    • ½ jalapeno finely chopped (I use ¼ of the jalapeno for kids)
    • ¼ cup cilantro chopped
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    How to Make Guacamole:

    • Grab a spoon and spoon out avocado into a large mixing bowl. Grab potato masher and mash avocado until there are no large pieces.
    • Add tomatoes, jalapeno, onion, cilantro and lime juice, give it a nice stir. Add salt and pepper to taste.
    • Garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve with tortilla chips. Enjoy!

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    Notes

    • Use ripe avocados - they should be slightly soft to the touch.
    • Don't overmix the ingredients - a slightly chunky texture is ideal.
    • Use fresh ingredients, such as cilantro, onions, and tomatoes, to enhance the flavor.
    • Don't forget to add salt - it's essential for bringing out the flavors in the guacamole.
    • If you like a bit of heat, add some finely chopped jalapeño or serrano peppers.
    • Cover the guacamole with plastic wrap, pressing the wrap directly onto the surface of the guacamole to prevent air from getting in, which will help keep it fresh.
    Hope these tips help you make some lip-smacking guacamole!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 341kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 5gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gSodium: 18mgPotassium: 1159mgFiber: 15gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 897IUVitamin C: 34mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 1mg
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    1. floatinggold

      April 03, 2018 at 5:05 pm

      Sounds and looks delicious. Perfect for the upcoming summertime.

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      • Munchkin Time

        April 03, 2018 at 5:50 pm

        Thank you! This guacamole recipe is delicious and perfect for the upcoming summertime. =)

        Reply
    2. Erin - Suburban Simplicity

      October 11, 2016 at 7:59 pm

      I just love a good guac! This recipe looks so fresh and appetizing! Bring on the chips! Thanks for sharing at Welcome Home Wednesdays! See you tomorrow!

      Reply
      • Munchkin Time

        October 17, 2016 at 11:02 am

        Thank you so much Erin! This Guacamole is super good!

        Reply
    3. Heidi

      October 05, 2016 at 12:56 pm

      This looks sooo good! Think I'm cooking Mexican tonight!

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      • Munchkin Time

        October 06, 2016 at 8:32 am

        Thank you Heidi! I think you are going to like this guacamole recipe 🙂

        Reply

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