Guacamole lovers must add this Copycat Guacamole recipe from Hard Rock Cafe to their rotation. The ingredients added to the avocados give this guacamole a unique flavor.
So what’s unique about it you ask? Besides the avocados and the usual onions and diced tomatoes, this guac adds a few other spices that give this copycat guacamole a little kick.
While not super hot, there is a little heat to it. If you don’t like heat, I would cut back on the Tabasco sauce and maybe leave out the cayenne pepper. But with all the other ingredients this guacamole is really not that spicy.
What is Hard Rock Cafe
Hard Rock Cafe is a chain of theme restaurants founded in 1971. The first Hard Rock Cafe was in Hyde Park, London. A few years later the 2nd Hard Rock Cafe was opened in Toronto, Canada. From that point forward 100s more were opened worldwide.
Personally I thought this guacamole recipe had a tad too much salt. Betwen the tablespoon of salt and the Worcestershire sauce, I found it stood out a bit. My wife and her friend that was visiting thought it was well balanced.
How to Pick the Perfect Avocado
Choosing the wrong avocado will ruin your dish. Especially when the avocado is the main ingredient like in Guacamole. Basically, you want a perfectly ripe Avocado. This is a great article on How to Select the Perfect Avocado.
How to Cut an Avocado (Video)
If you struggle with cutting and coring avocados, this video tutorial is for you. This is an important skill to learn if you often make guacamole or any other type of Mexican Food.
Copycat Rating
Since the goal of a Copycat Recipe is for it to taste exactly like the original, it’s only natural to rate this recipe against the original. This Copycat recipe rates a solid 8 out of 10 in my opinion.
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Gather your Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make this Copycat Guacamole recipe from Hard Rock Cafe: Avocados, Tomatoes, Yellow Onion, Lemon Juice, Salt, Worcestershire Sauce, Tabasco Sauce, Cayenne Pepper, Garlic Cloves and Ground Cumin.
How to Make Hard Rock Cafe Guacamole
- In a large bowl, mash the avocados with a potato masher or a large spoon to the desired consistency.
- Add all the remaining ingredients to the bowl and stir until well combined.
- Serve with tortilla chips.
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Copycat Hard Rock Cafe Guacamole
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Ingredients
- 6 ripe Avocado, pitted and peeled
- 1 ½ cups Tomato, seeded and chopped
- 1 small Yellow Onion, diced
- 1 Tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1 Tbsp Salt
- 1 Tsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 2 Tsp Tabasco Sauce
- ½ Tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 2 Garlic Clove, minced
- ½ Tsp Ground Cumin
- Tortilla Chips, for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mash the avocados with a potato masher or a large spoon to the desired consistency.
- Add all the remaining ingredients to the bowl and stir until well combined.
- Serve with tortilla chips.
This guacamole recipe is excellent.