Roasted Garlic Guacamole is a delicious appetizer that is perfect for your next family event or party. This guacamole recipe with garlic is not only so easy to make, but the flavor combination is absolutely incredible too.
Whip up this garlic guacamole recipe for your next family gathering, it is inexpensive and your guests will devour it. Serve this tasty guacamole dip with a side of tortilla chips, just make sure you get some before it disappears!
Roasted Garlic Guacamole Dip
I am a huge fan of avocados, I enjoy everything about them. Guacamole is an easy and versatile way to use them, it is a great appetizer or you can top nearly any Mexican dish with it. For this recipe I have found that roasting the garlic beforehand mellows the garlic taste and it adds a wonderful depth of flavor to the guacamole. I know, a whole tablespoon sounds like a lot, but trust me, it is delicious!
Why we think you will love this simple guacamole dip recipe
Here are a few reasons to give this delicious dip a try today!
- 5 minute prep! A dip this delicious should not be so easy to make, but it is! The simple and tasty ingredients make this quick to whip up and get into the oven. You will be on your way to creating a wonderful appetizer while you are completing all the other tasks that come along with hosting an event.
- Simple ingredients. To make this delectable dip you only need a few basic ingredients. This dip doesn’t need a lot to make it so delectable!
- 3 words. Roasted garlic guacamole. Do I really need to say more? Once you give this amazing dip a try you will be hooked!
Roasted Garlic Guacamole Ingredients
Garlic: Add in 1 tablespoon of minced roasted garlic, see instructions below for making roasted garlic.
Onion: For amazing flavor, add in a 1/2 cup of diced red onion.
Cilantro: Use 3-4 tablespoons of minced cilantro for a great fresh taste.
Avocado: You will need 3 medium ripe avocados, pitted and smashed, to create this incredible dish.
Salt: By adding 1/2 teaspoon of coarse salt, or 1/4 teaspoon of regular salt, to help enhance all the flavors.
Lime juice: You need 1/2 teaspoon of lime juice for a great citrus taste.
Chipotle chile pepper: Adding just a dash of chipotle chile pepper will give this dip a nice kick of spice.
Cumin: You will need 1/2 teaspoon of cumin to add a lovely earthy taste to this dip.
Step by step on how to make Garlic Guacamole
Garlic head
Start by preheating the oven to 325 degrees F. Then, peel most of the head of garlic, attempting to keep the cloves attached. Next, gently slice the tips off of the pointy side of the garlic cloves, drizzle a bit of olive oil over the top and let it sit for about 5 minutes. Proceed to flip the garlic over, so that the cut side is down and bake, uncovered for 1 hour.
After the garlic is done baking, let it cool, then gently remove the soft part of the garlic from the inside of the cloves. My head of garlic was small and it took about 5-6 nearly whole cloves to get 1 TBSP of minced garlic. Mince the soft parts of the garlic cloves and transfer to a bowl.
Prep
Prepare the onion and cilantro by chopping and mincing them into very small pieces, transfer to the bowl with the minced garlic.
Guacamole dip
Next, cut the avocados and put them in the bowl with the minced garlic and onions. Using a fork mash the avocado and mix with the other ingredients.
Now, add the seasonings to the avocado, the salt, lime juice, Chipotle chile pepper and cumin. Stir all ingredients together to combine well.
Place the bowl in the refrigerator and let chill for at least 2-3 hours prior to serving, to allow the flavors to develop well.
Serve with a side of tortilla chips and enjoy!
Helpful Tools for making Guacamole
Guacamole is easy to make but in my mind it’s never been a fast appetizer per se. Using an avocado tool like this one made it so simple! Oh and if you do not have an herb mincer, that is a handy kitchen tool as well. Everything came together so quick, I think I minced my garlic and cilantro in about 30 seconds. Fun little kitchen gadgets that make my recipes come together faster are what bring me joy!
Roasted Garlic Guacamole
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp minced roasted garlic
- ½ cup diced red onion
- 3-4 tbsp minced cilantro
- 3 Avocado pitted and smashed
- ½ tsp coarse salt or 1/4 teaspoon of regular salt
- ½ tsp Lime juice
- 1 dash of chipotle chile pepper
- ½ tsp Cumin
Instructions
- Garlic head
- Roasted garlic: Start by preheating the oven to 325 degrees F. Then, peel most of the head of garlic, attempting to keep the cloves attached. Next, gently slice the tips off of the pointy side of the garlic cloves, drizzle a bit of olive oil over the top and let it sit for about 5 minutes. Proceed to flip the garlic over, so that the cut side is down and bake, uncovered for 1 hour.
- After the garlic is done baking, let it cool, then gently remove the soft part of the garlic from the inside of the cloves. My head of garlic was small and it took about 5-6 nearly whole cloves to get 1 TBSP of minced garlic. Mince the soft parts of the garlic cloves and transfer to a bowl.
- Prep: Prepare the onion and cilantro by chopping and mincing them into very small pieces, transfer to the bowl with the minced garlic.
- Guacamole dip: Next, cut the avocados and put them in the bowl with the minced garlic and onions. Using a fork mash the avocado and mix with the other ingredients.
- Now, add the seasonings to the avocado, the salt, lime juice, Chipotle chile pepper and cumin. Stir all ingredients together to combine well.
- Place the bowl in the refrigerator and let chill for at least 2-3 hours prior to serving, to allow the flavors to develop well. Serve with a side of tortilla chips and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
How long will this guacamole dip be good for?
This amazing dish will last in the refrigerator for 1-3 days, but I doubt there will ever be any left overs to save! It should be stored in an airtight container as well. The dip will turn brown a bit if the container is not completely airtight.
Can I use store bought garlic?
If you want to save some time on this recipe, you can skip the roasted garlic part. You can choose to use store bought minced garlic and it will still taste great. However, if you have the time to make this roasted garlic you will not be disappointed!
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Roasted Garlic Guacamole is an amazing appetizer that is great for your next family event or party. This guacamole recipe with garlic is not only simple to make, but the flavor combination is absolutely delicious too.
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