Sandy’s Famous Guacamole Dip

If you’re looking for a fresh and fast guacamole dip that celebrates the best of avocados, then this is the dip for you. I’ve been making it this way for years, and it just doesn’t get any better than this! Whether you’re serving it as a side on Taco Tuesday or just dunking chips into it, Sandy’s famous guacamole dip is always perfect!

You can’t go wrong with a bowlful of freshly made guacamole. It’s creamy, chunky, and loaded with flavor. I make my famous Guacamole Dip with Rotel tomatoes, and I’m certain once you’ve tried it this way, it’ll be your new favorite!

Sandy’s Famous Guacamole Dip

I love Rotel tomatoes, and they’re perfect in this guacamole. They’re a little bit spicy, and they add chunky goodness that pairs so well with the other flavors.

This is an easy dip to make. The hardest part is finding avocados that are ripe enough without being too ripe! I usually buy the avocados a few days in advance and leave them on the counter. You’ll know they’re perfectly ripe when they are still mostly firm but have some give in them.

Why I love this recipe

• Guacamole Dip is so versatile! I love it as a topping on tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and more, but it’s also a great side dish, adding a fresh element to plates of Mexican food. And, of course, you can’t beat it as a dip! Grab your chips and get dunking!
• My version of the dip has extra acidity from the tomatoes, which helps keep the dip greener longer than some other recipes.
• It’s so easy to make, and everyone loves it! 

Gather these ingredients

• Ripe avocados – You’ll need about 3 large avocados.
• 1 can Rotel Original diced tomatoes and green chilis – Drained.
• Onion – Chopped. I use red onion or sweet onion. Yellow or white onions are pretty strongly flavored and can overwhelm the other flavors. 
• Lemon or lime juice – Freshly squeezed.
• Salt and ground black pepper

How to make Sandy’s Famous Guacamole Dip

1. Cut the avocados in half and remove the stone, then scoop out the flesh and add it to a medium-sized bowl. Mash it with a fork or potato masher.
2. Add the drained Rotel tomatoes, chopped onion, lemon or lime juice, and salt and pepper and mix well.
3. Adjust the seasoning, and serve right away.

Tips & substitutions

• Rotel Original tomatoes add, for me, just the right amount of spice. If you like your guacamole spicier, look for the spicy version, or if you like it milder, use the mild version.
• You can also use diced fresh tomatoes in this recipe; just chop them very small.
• It is the acidity in the tomatoes and in the lime or lemon juice that keeps this dip from oxidizing and turning brown. But it will still turn brown, so make sure to serve it right away.

Serving suggestions

I love serving this Guacamole Dip on game day, on Taco Tuesday, or whenever we have Mexican or Tex-Mex food for lunch or dinner. It’s a fabulous snack all on its own, and I love putting out a big bowlful of this dip and some crunchy tortilla chips for people to munch on. You can serve it as a topping or side dish with tacos, add it as a garnish to a salad, or serve it as a side with carnitas. You can’t go wrong with this Guacamole Dip!

Storage

Guacamole Dip should be served right away and eaten fresh. If you do have leftovers, you can store them in the fridge. Transfer the dip to the smallest container that it’ll fit in, and cover the top with plastic wrap, pressing the wrap firmly to the surface of the dip. You want to reduce the amount of air coming in contact with the dip. Store it in the fridge for up to a day. 

Check out these awesome dip recipes while you’re here

• Garlic Bread Pizza Dip
• Whipped Ricotta Dip
• Fried Pickle Dip
• Texas Love Dip