Easy Cheesy Guacamole

Taco night just got a lot tastier! Easy Cheesy Guacamole is creamy, tangy and delicious. Served on the side with chips or as a topping for Mexican dishes, this is one you have to try!

Why We Love It

Mexican-inspired meals are a staple in our house. We rarely go a week without having one--especially tacos. Whether hard shell or soft, we just can't get enough! This is mainly because of all the delicious toppings.

One thing that was always missing though was avocados--mainly because only one of us (a-hem) liked to eat them. So one night I decided to be daring and I created this Easy Cheesy Guacamole. I just couldn't take another Mexican meal without an avocado in some form!!! The cheesiness and spices won the gang over--especially when they realized that it was so good with tacos and tortilla chips. Now this guac is an automatic staple with many of our Mexican meal faves, including our Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas, Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadillas and Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup!

Why You'll Love It

Maybe you're also looking for a way to incorporate one of the best super foods on the planet into your meal planning. But if you're lucky enough to already have avocado lovers in your house, then this Easy Cheesy Guacamole will automatically fit right in. It's simple to make, great for parties and pairs well with so many main dishes. And, as an added bonus, it also makes a great sandwich spread and bagel topper!

Easy Cheesy Guacamole Ingredients

• 4 medium avocados, pitted and halved
• 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend (I typically use Sargento's or Kraft)
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (I use Hellmann's Light)
• 1-2 tablespoons finely chopped canned green chiles (choose your level of hotness)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• Juice from one small lime (used as a preserverative to help prevent browning)
• Rotel or diced tomatoes (optional, but fun to include a few on top when serving)

****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)!

How to make Easy Cheesy Guacamole

You'll want to gather the following equipment:

• food processor or blender
• cutting board
• chef's knife
• spoon
• measuring cups
• measuring spoons
• plastic wrap
• avocado kitchen tool (optional)
• citrus juicer (optional)

Kitchen Ready Betty tip: Before starting, cut avocados in half; then pit and scoop out the flesh.

Make Easy Cheesy Guacamole in Just a Few Simple Steps:

Use a food processor or blender. This makes mixing all the ingredients together super easy!

Add the avocados, cheese, mayo, chili peppers, seasonings and lime juice. Blend until smooth!

Please note: We put all the ingredients in at one time EXCEPT the Rotel or tomatoes!

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, then you're good to go! Simply scoop the guac out of the food processor or blender and place it in a bowl.

I often top mine with some Rotel or diced tomatoes for some added flavor, texture and aesthetic appeal.

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.

So why all the hub bub about this? Because avocados contain an enzyme that causes their flesh to turn brown when it's exposed to oxygen. The Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) in a lime or lemon helps to slow down this process, but you'll still have to take the above listed precautions to curb it further, especially if you're making this for a party. Who wants to eat brown guacamole after all???

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.

All of these steps are so worth it though, because Easy Cheesy Guacamole is so good. Enjoy it within a day and you'll be just fine!

Easy Cheesy Guacamole Leftovers?

Seal with plastic wrap, follow the directions above, store in an airtight container and refrigerate. Enjoy within 1 day.

Looking for more entertaining platter ideas? Check out our Zesty Ranch Cheese Ball!