Easy Cheesy Guacamole is creamy, tangy and delicious. Served on the side with tortilla chips or as a topping for Mexican dishes and sandwiches, this easy to make appetizer is a taco night and party must have!
Mexican-inspired meals are a staple in our house. We rarely go a week without having one–especially tacos. But one thing that was always missing from the table was guacamole, because most of my family has a strong aversion to avocados.
That’s right–one of the most popular dips in the world just wasn’t get worked into our taco routine. That was, until I decided to be daring and whipped up a batch of traditional guacamole with my secret weapon: shredded Mexican cheese. Because cheese makes everything better. And creamy, chunky guac is no exception.
The shredded cheese, spices and green chiles won everyone over–especially when they realized cheesy guacamole is just as tasty with tacos as it is with tortilla chips. They even forgot for a minute that they were eating avocados–wow!
Now this cheesy guac, along with South of the Border Salsa, is an automatic staple with many of our Mexican meal favs, including Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas, Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadillas, Mexican Stuffed Peppers and Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup!
Why You’ll Love It
| Easy recipe- This tasty recipe is super quick to put together (all you need is 10 minutes) and uses a food processor to make life simple! Crowd pleaser- Guacamole is one of those party staples that never goes out of style. You can never go wrong bringing homemade guac and chips to a tailgate, game day event, a Cinco de Mayo party, or just because. This recipe version is extra creamy and delicious and always gets raves. Versatile- Cheesy guacamole makes a great after school snack and appetizer, but it’s also an excellent sandwich spread. Smother some onto your next tortilla wrap, panini, or bagel. Heck, you can even top your next grilled chicken breast with it! The creaminess and spices take the eating experience to a whole new, enjoyable level! Packed with a super food- The main ingredient is avocados (you know, with the good fat), so you can feel a little less guilty when you dive in with your next chip (or two or three). No judgment here! |
Easy Cheesy Guacamole Ingredients
For a complete list with measurements, see the printable recipe card below.
- avocados– use freshly ripened ones (slightly soft to the touch) for best taste and flavor
- shredded Mexican cheese blend– feel free to swap this for cheddar cheese if you prefer
- mayonnaise– provides a creamy tanginess
- green chiles– we use these instead of jalapeños to take things up a notch
- salt & chili powder– seasonings for added spice and flavor
- lime– for a citrus-y kick and for preservative purposes
- diced tomatoes -optional, but fun to include a few on top when serving
Click here for a list of equipment needed for this recipe
- food processor or blender
- cutting board
- chef’s knife
- spoon
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- plastic wrap
- avocado kitchen tool (optional)
- citrus juicer (optional)
Make Easy Cheesy Guacamole in Just a Few Simple Steps:
- Cut avocados in half; then pit and scoop out the flesh. Place avocados in a food processor or blender.
- Add the cheese, mayo, green chilis, seasonings and lime juice. Blend until smooth!
- When ready to serve, add diced tomatoes (optional).
Enjoying Easy Cheesy Guacamole Now or Later?
This is a very important question because we definitely want to avoid brown avocados!
If you’re making this right before you’re ready to serve it (which I highly recommend), then you’re good to go! Simply place it in a serving bowl.
But, if you want to enjoy Easy Cheesy Guacamole a little bit later, it is VERY IMPORTANT that you follow these steps to prevent browning:
- Place the guacamole in an airtight container. Choose a container that is a good fit. You don’t want a lot of space between the guacamole and the lid, which is an air trap.
- Before putting on the lid, cover the guacamole with plastic wrap. Actually have the plastic wrap rest directly on top of the guacamole. Then place another layer of plastic wrap directly under the lid before sealing.
- Refrigerate and enjoy within 1 day.
The dual layer plastic wrap method helps to create a barrier to keep air/oxygen away. A good airtight container also helps. But I’d still recommend skimming the top layer off of your guac before serving–even if it doesn’t look too brown. That top layer has already been “exposed” and will start to brown once it’s sitting out in the open.
Additional Helpful Tips for this Recipe
- When I’m making this for a party, I make the full recipe. When it’s for a family meal, I simply cut the recipe in half (the 4 of us usually finish it within one sitting)!
- Use fresh ingredients and avocados that have just ripened for best results.
Storing Easy Cheesy Guacamole
Seal with plastic wrap, follow the directions above, store in an airtight container and refrigerate. Enjoy within 1 day.
What to Serve with this Easy Guacamole Recipe
Don’t forget the chips! If you enjoy making your own dips, make South of the Border Salsa to go along with this tasty recipe.
Stuffed Mini Peppers are also good served along side guac, salsa and chips.
Looking for more entertaining platter ideas? Check out our Zesty Ranch Cheese Ball!
For more avocado fun, try Creamy Avocado Zucchini Salad.
Easy Cheesy Guacamole
Description
Mixed in a food processor or blender, this easy to make, creamy guacamole takes things up a notch with shredded Mexican cheese, green chili peppers and seasonings.
Make a whole batch for a party tray, or simply cut the recipe in half for a Mexican-inspired family meal night. The super powers of the avocado await!
Easy Cheesy Guacamole
How to Make Easy Cheesy Guacamole:
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Pit and halve avocados; scoop out the flesh and place in your food processor or blender. Add all other ingredients EXCEPT Rotel/tomatoes.
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Blend until smooth.
Serving:
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If serving right away, place in a serving bowl.
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If serving later, cover directly with plastic wrap, store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 1 day.
Refer to the above post for further instructions in order to prevent browning.
Note
This recipe yields about 2 cups of guacamole. I typically make the full recipe for entertaining and half the recipe when serving with a family meal.
Avoid using underripe or overripe avocados. Try to choose avocados that are slightly soft to the touch from the outside.
Remember that oxygen and cut avocados don't get along. Take precautions to not have your cut avocados "exposed" for too long before making the guacamole. See the above post for further suggestions!
