My {Guacamole} Fix

Four avocados, 

a little citrus and spice,

makes my day so nice!

Holy Moly Guacamole 

Serves 6 

This is such a fun date night recipe! My boyfriend, Wes, has been perfecting this recipe for years now and it is always fun to head into the kitchen and make it together.

It takes time to chop up all the ingredients and clean up, but I've made it for a lot of family parties and everyone goes crazy over this recipe. The dynamic flavors, lime juice and little kick of spice really make this guacamole a crowd-pleaser! 

4 avocados, cubed

1 bunch of cilantro, finely chopped

4 tomatoes, diced

1/3 onion, diced

1 large jalapeño, diced

1 clove fresh garlic, pressed 

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon cumin

Juice of 2 limes

Sea salt to taste

1 bag tortilla chips 

And the secret ingredient? {1/3 cup whipped cream cheese}

The cream cheese adds texture and fluffiness to your guacamole. I've also tried plain Greek yogurt and low-fat sour cream, but the cream cheese is my favorite. Don't be intimidated by the amount either, this recipe makes a big batch of guacamole so you'll only be eating a small portion of the cream cheese.

Find a large mixing bowl. Wash and chop up your veggies, placing them into the bowl as you go. 

TIP: You will want to remove the inside of the tomatoes, so the guacamole doesn't become watery. Just use a serrated knife to cut all the seeds out. 

Make sure to remove the seeds from the jalapeños, and avoid touching your face and eyes. This guacamole is fairly spicy, so you may want to cut the amount of jalapeños in half if you don't like a lot of heat in your guacamole. 

Once all of your ingredients are added in the same bowl, gently mix them all together. Add sea salt to taste. 

It's best to let the guacamole chill in the refrigerator for an hour but if you can't wait, I understand. Most of the time, I can't either!

Plate with tortilla chips and fresh cilantro!

You will most likely have leftovers once you are done chowing down. Make sure to put the remaining guacamole in a Tupperware container in the refrigerator so it doesn't brown.

I love to eat the leftovers for breakfast in the morning! Just toast some whole wheat bread, cook your eggs however you like them, and add the guacamole for a flavor-packed breakfast sandwich!

Happy cooking! And as always, Happy Eating!