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    You Are Here Home » Appetizers

    Published: May 9, 2019 Updated: Jan 11, 2022 by Hilda Sterner | This post may contain affiliate links 7 Comments

    Creamy Guacamole Recipe

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    Creamy Guacamole, as the name suggests, is perfectly smooth, and chunk-free. I know, I love chunky guacamole, brimming with diced tomatoes, onions, garlic, and cilantro too. However, sometimes I crave the silky consistency of this Creamy Guacamole Recipe. It's perfect in California burritos or served over taquitos, nachos, or chicken enchiladas.

    creamy guacamole

    How to Make This Recipe

    1. Cut avocados in half, remove the pit, slice into sections with a knife, then scoop out with a large spoon.

    avocado on a cutting board

    2. Add avocado sections, salt, sour cream, crushed garlic, lime juice, and water to a small food processor.

    crushed garlic in a garlic press

    3. Blend until completely creamy.

    creamy guacamole in a plastic cup

    Avocado Health Benefits

    creamy guacamole in a yellow bowl

    Avocados have many health benefits. Listed below are just a few of them.

    • Help you maintain healthy cholesterol levels.
    • The Folate in avocados offers protection from certain kinds of cancer.
    • Improved digestion, due to the high fiber content in avocados.
    • Avocados contain high levels of Vitamin K, which helps prevent Osteoporosis.

    If you are looking to add more healthy fats to your diet, avocados fit the bill.

    With their delicious, yet mild flavor, and numerous health benefits, avocados should make a regular appearance in your meals.

    For a more comprehensive list of benefits, check out this informative article (12 Health Benefits of Avocado).

    Expert Tips

    How to Pick the Perfect Avocados

    Choosing the perfect avocados is the first step to making this Mexican Creamy Guacamole Recipe.

    • First, check the color of the avocados. If the avocado is green, it's freshly picked, and still needs to ripen. The color goes from green to dark brown, sometimes with a purplish hue, as the avocado ripens.
    • If you plan on using the avocado right away, pick one that's darker in color. Also, be sure to skip the avocados with dips or dents, which indicates bruising.
    • Next, give the avocado a gentle squeeze. If there is no give, the avocado is not ripe enough to use. If there is too much give, it's too ripe. The perfect avocado should yield to slight pressure, yet not be too squishy.
    • Finally, the coolest way to ensure the avocado is ripe is to check under the little nub (what remains from the stem). If the spot underneath is yellow, the avocado is not ripe enough. Brown, on the other hand, indicates the avocado is too ripe. The color you're looking for is green. Green indicates the avocado is perfectly ripe and ready to be eaten.

    Creamy Guacamole Serving Ideas

    Creamy Guacamole can be used all the ways that you would use chunky guacamole, and more!

    • Use for breakfast in Breakfast Burritos.
    • Serve as a dip with tortilla chips.
    • Add a dollop on nachos, or rolled tacos.
    • Serve with Carne Asada fries, a San Diego classic!
    • Serve with tacos, quesadillas, enchiladas, or as a side to any Mexican meal.

    Creamy Guacamole Add-Ins

    Although this Creamy Guacamole Recipe is perfect as is, here are some suggested add-ins. Just make sure to blend with the other ingredients to maintain the creamy texture we're after.

    • Mix in one tablespoon of cilantro.
    • Add a diced jalapeno or serrano pepper for a spicy kick.
    • Replace the sour cream with Greek yogurt.
    • Add a pinch of cumin.

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    📖 Recipe

    creamy guacamole in a yellow bowl with 3 avocados

    Creamy Guacamole Recipe

    Authentic Creamy Guacamole, perfect for burritos, nachos and more!
    4.88 from 8 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Appetizers, Condiments
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 214kcal
    Author: Hilda Sterner

    Ingredients

    • 3 large avocados
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ¼ cup sour cream
    • 2 cloves garlic
    • 2 tablespoon lime juice
    • 2 tablespoon water

    Instructions

    • Cut avocados in half, remove the pit, slice into sections with a knife, then scoop out with a large spoon.
    • Add avocado sections into a small food processor.
    • Add salt, sour cream, crushed garlic, lime juice, and water.
    • Blend until completely creamy.

    Notes

    How to Pick the Perfect Avocados

    Choosing the perfect avocados is the first step to making this Mexican Creamy Guacamole Recipe.
    • First, check the color of the avocados. If the avocado is green, it's freshly picked, and still needs to ripen. The color goes from green to dark brown, sometimes with a purplish hue, as the avocado ripens.
    • If you plan on using the avocado right away, pick one that's darker in color. Also, be sure to skip the avocados with dips or dents, which indicates bruising.
    • Next, give the avocado a gentle squeeze. If there is no give, the avocado is not ripe enough to use. If there is too much give, it's too ripe. The perfect avocado should yield to slight pressure, yet not be too squishy.
    • Finally, the coolest way to ensure the avocado is ripe is to check under the little nub (what remains from the stem). If the spot underneath is yellow, the avocado is not ripe enough. Brown, on the other hand, indicates the avocado is too ripe. The color you're looking for is green. Green indicates the avocado is perfectly ripe and ready to be eaten.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 2g
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    1. lyraThemes says

      October 05, 2019 at 8:51 pm

      Hi,
      No, I personally would not use mayo in guacamole. Is there a reason you don't want to use sour cream?

    2. Syazamira says

      October 04, 2019 at 10:22 pm

      5 stars
      Can i use mayonis instead of sour cream?

    3. Kelly Methey says

      September 06, 2019 at 4:48 pm

      5 stars
      This is so delicious! Thanks for a great recipe! I like how you can increase the ingredients for the number of servings.

    4. HildaSterner says

      May 12, 2019 at 6:37 pm

      Thank you! Appreciate you stopping by. 🙂

    5. HildaSterner says

      May 12, 2019 at 2:43 pm

      Hi Shala, Happy Mother's Day to you too! My day started off with an email complaining that guacamole was not an Assyrian recipe ?. So your lovely comment was also timely! Thank you, and I hope you make some creamy guacamole for your son soon!

    6. Shala Carter says

      May 12, 2019 at 12:51 pm

      Happy Mother's Day, Hilda!
      This is so perfectly times. Yesterday, Steve and I went to a picnic and one of the girls had made guac. I brought some home and my elder son, Joe, mentioned that he preferred guac without chunks. Lo, and behold, your recipe just showed up! 🙂
      Cristos Anesti!!

    7. 2pots2cook says

      May 12, 2019 at 1:51 am

      5 stars
      Guacamole is one of our top appetizers. Thank you for your detailed post about how healthy and simple it is to prepare. Sharing and pinning !

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