Homemade Guacamole Recipe for a Crowd Easy Big Batch and Creamy
A creamy, fresh, and perfectly balanced guacamole recipe that scales easily for large gatherings. Ready in under 20 minutes, it stays vibrant and flavorful throughout your party.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium ripe avocados (about 900g / 2 lbs)
- ½ cup finely chopped red onion (about 75g)
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 60ml / 4 tablespoons)
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro (about 15g)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: finely chop the red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro. Mince the garlic and squeeze fresh lime juice. Scoop the avocado flesh into a large mixing bowl.
- Mash the avocados using a fork or potato masher to your preferred consistency—mostly creamy with some small lumps.
- Add the freshly squeezed lime juice immediately and mix gently but thoroughly to prevent browning and brighten flavor.
- Mix in the chopped onion, jalapeño, cilantro, garlic, salt, and pepper gently to combine without pureeing.
- Taste and adjust seasoning by adding more salt, lime juice, or jalapeño as desired.
Notes
Use ripe but not overripe avocados for best texture. Add lime juice immediately after mashing to prevent browning. Do not over-mix to keep some chunkiness. Salt gradually and taste as you go. Make just before serving or cover tightly with plastic wrap pressed on the surface if making ahead (up to 4 hours). Do not freeze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/2 cup per se
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 210
- Fat: 13
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 2
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