Holy Guacamole Recipe
by Sommer Collier — last updated on Jul 23, 2025 
Loaded with fresh ingredients, this easy and authentic Holy Guacamole Recipe makes a marvelous topper for Mexican dishes, as well as a zesty appetizer.
Sommer’s Recipe Notes
Guacamole is one of my go-to appetizers to take to parties, but honestly, it’s perfect for enjoying any day of the week! With just a handful of fresh ingredients—ripe avocados, zesty lime juice, diced tomatoes, and a hint of red onion—you get a dip that’s creamy, tangy, and downright irresistible. The lime brings brightness, the onion adds a slight crunch, and the tomatoes provide a burst of freshness. It’s everything you love about guacamole, made in minutes!
My family loves this easy Holy Guacamole Recipe! We dollop it on top of salads and Mexican favorites. We serve it with cocktails and chips on Friday afternoon. We even make our easy guacamole recipe with breakfast scrambles and warm tortillas on the weekends. This guacamole dip is so versatile and tastes good on basically anything.
Why You’ll Love This Holy Guacamole Recipe
- Ready in 10 minutes – This delicious and creamy guacamole recipe is ready in just a few minutes, making it the perfect snack to whip up when you’re in a hurry.
- No fancy tools – You don’t even need a blender to make this guacamole! All you need is a fork and a bowl.
- Customizable – Whether you prefer your guacamole chunky, smooth, spicy or mild, this recipe is perfect for customizing.
Take my word and serve this guacamole at your next party, game night or even as a quick snack!
Ingredients and Tips
- Ripe avocados – You want the avocados to be a tad soft but not too mushy.
- Fresh lime juice – I suggest using fresh limes, but if they’re unavailable you can use store-bought juice.
- Garlic – Use minced garlic cloves.
- Jalapeño – You can either use a whole or half, depending on your desired spice level.
- Green onions – This is essential!
- Cilantro – A staple flavor in almost all Mexican dishes to offer a pop of freshness.
- Plum tomatoes – You’ll need tomatoes for color, flavor, and texture. Roma tomatoes also work.
Recipe Variations and Dietary Swaps
- Crumbled bacon – Wanting more crunch?
- Cooked chorizo – Another flavor-packed Mexican ingredient to add to this dip!
- Crumbled blue cheese – If you like Blue Cheese, try this add-in!
- Drizzled with buffalo sauce – Drizzle as much or as little as you like.
- Fresh pineapple, mango, or strawberries – Check out my Mango Guacamole too!
- Chopped radishes or jicama –Wanting more bitterness? Or how about a sweet nutty flavor?
- Feta cheese + sun dried tomatoes – Looking to add a Mediterranean twist?
- Chipotle peppers – More spice and more smokiness!
- Capers – Looking for some tang to go along with the zestiness?
- Smoked almonds – Smokiness and nuttiness, plus more good fats.
How To Make This Holy Guacamole Recipe
To make this guacamole recipe, all you need is fresh ingredients, a fork and a bowl! In just a few minutes you’ll have the tastiest guac that’s perfect for a party, taco night or just a simple snack.
Find the full Holy Guacamole recipe with detailed instructions and storage tips in the printable form at the bottom of the post!
Storage Notes
- Storing Leftovers – Place leftover guacamole in an airtight container and top with lemon to avoid browning. Store in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Serving Suggestions
Creamy, zesty guacamole is a versatile dish that pairs perfectly with a variety of snacks and meals!
Serve it as a classic dip with crunchy tortilla chips, crispy pita chips, or fresh-cut veggies like carrots, celery, and bell peppers. Feeling fancy? Pair it with baked sweet potato wedges or smear it on crostini for a sophisticated bite. Guacamole is also a taco night essential—spoon it onto your tacos or even burritos, nachos, burrito bowl or enchiladas for a flavorful kick.
Hosting a party? Add it to your appetizer spread alongside dishes like loaded potato skins, mini quesadillas, or cheesy jalapeño poppers. And for breakfast, try it as a topping for avocado toast, scrambled eggs, or breakfast burritos!
Holy Guacamole Dip
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Ingredients
- 3 large ripe Haas avocados
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeno, minced
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 plum tomatoes, diced
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cut the avocados in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh out with a spoon. Place the avocado flesh in a medium bowl and pour the lime juice over the top. Use a spoon and fork to mash the avocado until mostly smooth.
- Smell your jalapeño to test the heat… You can usually tell if you got a spicy one. Stir in the garlic, jalapeño (half or all), green onions and cilantro. Salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the diced tomato at the very end.
- Serve immediately, or press plastic wrap down over the surface of the guacamole, removing all air bubbles, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Frequently Asked Questions
If you gently press the avocado slightly, you should be able to feel the softness of the inside. Just be careful not to squeeze them too hard, or you will bruise the unripened avocados.
Also, where the avocado was attached by the stem, you can peel the “button” off and see if the inside is green or yellow.
The best way to save fresh or leftover guacamole from browning is to place it in an airtight container. Smooth the top in a flat surface.
Squeeze just a little extra lime juice on top of the guacamole, tilting the container to make sure it coats the entire surface.
Then press a piece of plastic wrap against the surface to seal off any air. Cover with a tight lid and refrigerate.
When ready to use, you can pour off or mix in the added lime juice barrier.
No problem. Just place them in a paper bag with a banana overnight and like magic, they will ripen up!
My kids and husband LOVE guacamole. Love the extra zip yours has!
GIMME!! This look amazing, Sommer!
I absolutely love guacamole. Yours looks delicious.
I am the same way with guacamole! If it is in front of me with a bag of chips, I will devour it! By the way, one of my favorite words is zesty. It makes this recipe so much better! Haha!
Sammi Sunshine
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Perfection in a bowl. Love anything with guacs. Happy weekend, Sommer!
I have no control with guacamole either! This looks so good- I would devour it all!
Perfection Sommer! I love easy.
Have a BEautiful weekend!
Here’s a fun twist: imagine having a husband who doesn’t like guacamole. Can we say “hello stretch pants?” I have zero control also. But just think of all the healthy fats we are getting! :)
Yum! Learned the blue cheese addition from Michael Symon a few years back! Buffalo sauce…ok I’m in!
I have no shame in my Guacamole consumption either! Besides, it’s the “good fat,” right?!
Homemade guacamole is the best and this one is fabulous!
YES. JUST YES. I Love guac, and have the same obsession as you. I’ve never searched for therapy because this is a love I don’t want to get over! Love your ideas for additions! Chorizo? YUM! pinned