Classic Guacamole

Growing up in Texas I have had my share of Mexican food, and well Tex-Mex, of course.

I mean if you are gunna live in Texas you kinda have to like love Mexican food. 

Well that and barbecue.

Mexican/Tex-Mex and Barbecue, the official foods of Texas.

Because of my love obsession with Mexican food and because Cinco de Mayo is this Sunday, I thought having a second annual Mexican food themed week was in order! All this week I will be sharing some classic Mexican recipes that would be perfect for any Cinco de Mayo celebration, large or small.

First up, guacamole.

I love me some guacamole!
I could eat it as a meal all on its own, but I also love eating it as an appetizer with chips or using it as a condiment to top my tacos, burgers and burritos.

I like my guac chunky, full of onions and tomatoes. I actually shared this recipe some time ago, as part of another recipe, but thought it deserved pictures and a post all on its own. So here it is!

What is your favorite way to enjoy Guacamole?

One Year Ago: Slow-Cooker Posole 
Two Years Ago: Peanut Butter Banana Bread 
Three Years Ago: Chicken Enchilada Pasta
Four Years Ago: Oatmeal Cookie Pancakes 

Classic Guacamole 
by Heather of Kitchen Concoctions: www.kitchen-concoctions.com
Printable Version 
Prep Time: 15 minutes Makes approximately 1 ½ – 2 cups

2 large ripe avocados
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced
1/3 cup diced onion
1 Roma tomato, diced
½ teaspoon salt
1/2 tablespoon water
½ tablespoon lime juice
½ teaspoon hot sauce

Cut the avocados in half. Twist the halves in opposite directions and pull apart. Remove the pits and then scoop out the avocado flesh into a medium bowl. Mash the avocado with a large fork. Stir in the remaining ingredients. If not using immediately, cover with plastic wrap pressing the plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the guacamole and refrigerate.

Other recipes you might enjoy:
Tex-Mex Burgers with Guacamole 
Avocado Banana Hair Mask 
Avocado Salad with Sweet Italian Sausage
Turkey Guacamole Burgers