Living here in Southern California, you often hear people say that they have the best Guacamole recipe. And Pam’s Classic Guacamole is the perfect example of that.
Of course, my wife says her Mom’s guacamole is the best out there. Maybe it’s because she has several huge avocado trees on her property which allows her to pick the perfect avocado.
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Gather your Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make this Classic Guacamole recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Avocados, Salsa, Sour Cream, Mayonnaise, Garlic Salt, Ground Black Pepper, Lemon Juice and Kosher Salt.
How to Make Classic Guacamole
- On a cutting board, pit avocados and dice.
- Add Mayonnaise and Sour Cream.
- Sprinkle with Garlic Salt.
- Add Salsa and Pepper. Fold mixture.
- Add 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice.
- Mix well to desired consistency. Add salt to taste if desired.
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Pam’s Classic Guacamole
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Ingredients
- 3 Large Avocados
- 1 Tbsp Salsa
- 2 Tbsp Sour Cream
- 2 Tbsp Mayonnaise
- 1 Tsp Garlic Salt
- 1 Tsp Ground Black Pepper
- 2 Tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
- Kosher Salt, To Taste
Instructions
- On a cutting board, pit avocados and dice.
- Add Mayonnaise and Sour Cream.
- Sprinkle with Garlic Salt.
- Add Salsa and Pepper. Fold mixture.
- Add 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice.
- Mix well to desired consistency. Add Salt to taste if desired.
I love guacamole. This is a classic quac with lots of flavor. I’ve also tried your mango guac and blue cheese guac and they’re all so full of flavor. I can’t wait to see what you come up with next.
I was never a fan of avocados until I tried this recipe and it was fantastic
I just love this Classic Guacamole. I just love Avocados, and mixed with mayonnaise and sour cream makes this Guacamole delicious. Very tasty and delicious.