Chipotle Copycat Guacamole

Name: Chipotle Copycat Guacamole
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 4-5 hass avocados; 1/2 cup of cilantro; 2 limes; 1/2 purple onion; 6-7 jalapeño slices (optional); 2 tablespoons of minced garlic

6 ingredients is all you need to whip up this homemade Chipotle copycat Guacamole! Get the same flavors of guacamole just as you would order at Chipotle! Pile on your burritos, bowls, or to dip your chips in.

No matter how you serve up this easy guacamole, it is going to be a hit. Fresh avocado, onions, and a hint of lime in each bite. This copycat Chipotle recipe is one we make often for Taco Tuesday in our home.

Ingredients Needed

Avocado
Garlic
Onions
Lime
Jalapeno
Cilantro
Little bit of salt (the image has too much salt. I got a little excited fillin’ that little bowl)

How to Make

guacamole in a bowl with cilantro and lime on the table

Step 1: Grab your food processor, and add in the garlic, jalapeno, lime juice, cilantro and a pinch of salt. Mix up until you get a nice creamy texture.

Step 2: Then you will dice up your avocado in a bowl.

Step 3: And onion. Add the cilantro mix, more lime juice to taste and mix until all combined.

guacamole in a serving tray with chip in it

Serve up with chips, veggies, etc.

Storage

Guacamole needs to be stored in an airtight container in the fridge. You will find it is best served fresh, as it will begin to turn brown as it sits in the fridge. Place plastic wrap right on top of the guacamole to help the dip from browning as fast.

Or you can even place the avocado pit in the bowl with the guac, to help the browning process.

Expert Tips and Variations

Make sure to use fresh ripe ingredients for the best flavor.
The cilantro is an ingredient you can control how much or little you add.
Consider dicing up tomatoes to mix in. Just know it will takeaway from the copycat recipe.
Double or triple the recipe if you want extra to serve a crowd.
If you are not a fan of heat, leave out the jalapenos. Or de-seed peppers to prevent heat.

Recipe FAQs

Common questions when making this Chipotle Copycat Guacamole recipe.

How to pick ripe avocados?

Here are a few pointers on how to pick ripe avocados. Grab the avocado, and gently squeeze it and if it is somewhat soft, that means your avocado is riper. If it is very firm, that means it needs more time. The other thing to look for is making sure there is not any bruising or soft spots in your avocado.

How to ripen avocados?

Place your under ripe avocado in a brown paper bag with a banana or even a kiwi. Allow it to sit in the bag for 1-2 days. The natural gasses released will ripen the avocado perfectly.

Can you freeze guacamole?

Guacamole can be frozen, but it will alter the flavor and texture. The avocado dip will lose a lot of the flavor, and the texture will be soggier. I recommend only making what you plan to eat.

How long does this dip last?

3-4 days is the max life of this dip. You will find after a bit it begins to lose the flavor, becomes watery, and spoils. The best flavor is eaten fresh or within the first 2 days.