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Easy Guacamole Recipe

By Tara Noland on | Updated | 106 Comments

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This Easy Guacamole Recipe is packed full of healthy, delicious ingredients like avocados, black beans, tomatoes, jalapenos, and more. It is a homemade guacamole recipe that supposedly Joe Montana loves for game day. It is one that we have enjoyed for so many years, and can’t wait for football season to be in full swing again!

Want more great recipes to go with this Guacamole? Easy Breakfast Quesadillas or Crispy Chicken Cheesy Gringa.

Large bowl of guacamole with chips and guacamole in the background.

Today I bring you Joe Montana’s Touchdown Guacamole. I have loved football forever, but I was really addicted to it back when Joe Montana was playing with the 49ers. Those were great years of football!! My friend Karen and I would watch all the games but especially her team, the Miami Dolphins, and mine, the San Fransisco 49ers. We had a friendly rivalry going on at that time.

Watching football and munching away on food kind of go hand in hand. Ken had found this recipe a few years ago, and even though he doesn’t like guacamole, he loves this one. Chunky and full of flavor. Thanks to Ken for finding it and to Joe Montana for all those great years of football and for this fabulous guacamole. Love it!!

Overhead shot of a small round bowl of guacamole surrounded by chips.

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What is Traditional Guacamole Made of?

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We have added a few more ingredients than traditional guacamole with Joe Montana’s Touchdown Guacamole. Is guacamole just mashed avocado? The answer is no, traditionally though all you need is avocados, onion, tomatoes, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, lime juice, garlic, and salt. 

Below you will see what is in our guacamole, and it is so perfect for your gameday feast.

What is in Easy Guacamole?

Ingredients for easy guacamole.

Simple ingredients go into this simple guacamole. This is not an authentic guacamole, as we have added other guacamole ingredients. We like to leave it chunky also, so it is not a guacamole dip either. It is a fabulous chunky, delightful guacamole to enjoy anytime.

Ingredients

Ripe avocados, seeded, peeled, and diced – If you can’t find ripe avocados see our pro tips below to ripen them quickly.
Ripe red tomatoes, diced – You can use any kind of tomato you like for this. Romas work well as they aren’t too juicy, but whatever you have on hand will work.
Jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely diced – Use gloves when working with jalapenos so that you don’t have any chance of rubbing their oils into your eyes.
Black beans drained and rinsed – These black beans add not only color and texture but flavor to this wonderful chunky dip.
Green onions, thinly sliced – A great substitute for the green onion is red onion, but if you don’t like that biting edge that red onion has, you can use a sweet onion or stick with the green onions.
Limes, juiced – I like fresh lime juice way more than lemon juice in guacamole.
Sharp-aged cheddar cheese, grated – Make sure your cheddar is aged, or it will get lost with all the other flavors that are going on in this guacamole.
Garlic salt – This adds lots of flavor to the guacamole but don’t go heavy on the salt.

How to Make Easy Guacamole

Making guacamole is simple, fast, and easy. You just need a cutting board, grater, knife, and a big bowl. In no time, you will be digging in. No need to let the guacamole sit.

Place two of the avocados in a bowl. Add the tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, garlic salt, and lime juice. Mash the avocado and other ingredients lightly with a potato masher. Add the beans, onions, and cheese, along with the two remaining avocados.

Stir to combine. Chill until ready to use. Serve with tortilla chips, and enjoy the game.

Recipe Pro Tips!

Here are some great tips to make the best guacamole!

  • Plan ahead for making guacamole; if you can only find unripe avocados, then you will want to ripen them if you need them quickly.
  • One hack is to add it with a ripe banana or other fruit like an apple into a paper bag, and it will ripen faster than by itself, usually in a day, if the avocado isn’t too hard.
  • Alternatively, wrap an avocado, or as many as you need, individually in foil and bake in a 200F oven for 10 minutes or longer, depending again on how ripe your avocado is. Remove from the oven and let cool in the foil.
  • Want to amp up the flavor of your guacamole? Add crushed red pepper, cayenne, paprika, or even garlic powder or granulated garlic can give your guacamole a completely different profile of flavors.
  • Leave the guacamole chunky if you are just eating it by itself.
  • Add a spoon for serving so you are not breaking chips into the dip.
  • What ingredient keeps guacamole from turning brown? The lime in this recipe keeps the guacamole a pretty green color.
Chips dipped into guacamole in this square photo.

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Easy Guacamole Recipe

Easy Guacamole Recipe

Yield: 10 Servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

This recipe was originally shared as Joe Montana's Touchdown Guacamole and a recipe that we have loved for many years.

Ingredients

  • 4 ripe avocados, seeded, peeled and diced
  • 2 ripe red tomatoes, diced
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely diced
  • 1/2 19 oz. can of black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 4 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • 1/2 cup of sharp aged cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1 tsp. garlic salt

Instructions

  1. Place two of the avocados in a bowl. Add the tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, garlic salt, and lime juice. Mash lightly with a potato masher.
  2. Add the beans, onions, and cheese, along with the two remaining avocados. Stir to combine. Chill until ready to use. Serve with tortilla chips, and enjoy the game.

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 10 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 222Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 241mgCarbohydrates: 17gFiber: 9gSugar: 2gProtein: 7g

Recipe calculation was provided by Nutritionix and is estimation only. If you need nutritional calculations for medical reasons, please use a source that you trust.

© Tara Noland
Cuisine: Tex Mex / Category: Appetizers

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  1. Hezzi-D says

    Very excited to see this! Joe Montana’s son is the QB of my college’s football team right now and I’m going back for homecoming because it’s my 10 year reunion. I’ll definitely be making this to take to the game with me! (and if I run into Joe there-I’ll let him have a bite!)

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  2. Paula @ Vintage Kitchen says

    I love guacamole, what a great idea to put beans in it! How cool that it´s a Joe Montana recipe!

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  3. Faye Leong says

    This is another great recipe to go with tortilla chips….bookmarked! Thanks for sharing.

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  5. Renee says

    I love a good guacamole and have not had any with black beans in it. Since I also love black beans I think it would be really great. Nice kick with the jalapenos in there too. Yummy!

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  6. Cindys Recipes says

    Simple and easy! I love that you added black beans!

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  7. Katie says

    Guacamole is definitely one of my all time favorite snacks/dips. I love your version with the addition of black beans…another favorite food of mine! YUM!

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  8. Tammi @ Momma's Meals says

    This looks awesome! I’ve never tried making something like this but now I want to! Like right now! Thanks for sharing for #SS!

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  9. Sandi McKenna says

    A jacked up guacamole!! Love it!

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  11. Family Foodie says

    I love guacamole and so does Reis… we now have a new recipe to try! Thank you for sharing during #SundaySupper

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  12. Bea says

    This guacamole looks fantastic!!!

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  13. Crazy Kwistin says

    YUM 🙂 I love avocados this looks like a fabulous Guac 🙂

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  14. Susan 30A EATS says

    Never thought about adding cheddar and black beans to avocado dip! Great idea for a heartier appetizer! Looking forward to the #SundaySupper Tailgate on Twitter tonight! @fromagechick

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  15. Sheila Fretz says

    This looks delicious and I can’t wait to try.

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  16. Laura Hunter says

    This sounds like it might be the best guac ever! I better make sure I only make this when others are around because I know myself I would eat the lot. 🙂

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  17. Jill says

    This look amazing. Getting to avocados TODAY – I hope there are some ripe ones

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    • Noshing with the Nolands says

      I hope they are ripe for you too!! It is really good!! Put your feet up and watch some football!!

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  18. Jen says

    I LOVE guacamole!!!! This looks like a delicious, hearty twist to my normal go-to guar recipe. I would’ve never thought to add jalapeños & black beans but that is sooo genius!! Can’t wait to try this out!

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  20. Anne @ Webicurean says

    Man, Joe Montana was the best quarterback EVER! It took years to get over his departure and accept Steve Young lol anyway can’t wait to try his guac!

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  21. Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen says

    You can never go wrong with guacamole in my book. I love it and have been known to hover over it at a party trying to claim it all LOL I love the little twists to a classic guacamole in this recipe. I have been on a black bean kick lately so this is right up my alley!

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  22. Megan says

    LOVE guacamole. The black beans have to be a great addition!

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  23. Wendy (The Weekend Gourmet) says

    I loved Joe Montana too…unless he was playing the Oilers! If his guacamole is as good as his throwing arm? This is MVP guac for sure!! I think this spin is a good one: the cheese and black beans are fabulous!!!

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  24. Audrey's Mamma says

    A great chunky guac! I love all things guac and this recipe sounds perfect!

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  25. veronica gantley says

    I love guacamole. I also love that you put black beans and cheese to make it extra tasty.

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  26. Heather @girlichef says

    Mmmmm! I love guacamole in any way, shape, or form – and this would be no exception, I’m sure. The addition of beans is great. Sounds delicious!

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  27. Sarah says

    I love guacamole and I’ll take a big bowl full of some of that. Thanks Tara!

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  28. Soni says

    I’m a big guacamole lover and would eat it in any form :)Yours looks absolutely delicious and love the addition of black beans here!Awesome 🙂

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  29. Jennie @themessybakerblog says

    I’m a huge fan of guac, and your version looks delicious. I love the addition of black beans. Happy #SS!

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  30. Karen Hartzell says

    I’d probably try and tackle Montana if he got in my way from a great dip! LOL Your pic is awesome! Thanks for sharing!

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  32. Nancy @ gottagetbaked says

    Can you believe that up until a few years ago, I was also too afraid to try avocados and guacamole? I know – what the heck was I thinking? Thankfully I’ve change my ways and I can’t get enough of the green stuff. This sounds fantastic! I love how chunky & jam-packed your guacamole is.

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  33. Nancy @ gottagetbaked says

    Oops, I don’t know why I typed the word “also” into the first sentence of my comment! Silly me – disregard that word!

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  34. Saskia (1=2) says

    Holy guacamole! That looks amazing. Love the inclusion of black beans. We’re coming up to the Football Grand Final here, so I’ll be perusing your list!

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  36. Patti says

    I love the addition of the black beans. Your pics are sooo appetizing!

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  38. Liz says

    Pinning this for my next tailgate 🙂 Totally incredible!!!

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  39. Laura @ Family Spice says

    Chunky guac is the way to go! Love all the great fixins’ in Joe’s version!

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  40. Sunithi says

    Guacamole with beans ! Big Win ! Love this recipe ! Looks super yumm too 🙂

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  42. Carla says

    Guacamole seems to be a huge hit these days! Joe Montana would be proud 😉

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  43. Michelle says

    Tara,
    This looks amazing! Guacamole is my favorite and I can’t wait to try this wonderful looking recipe. Thanks so much for linking up to Creative Thursday. Can’t wait to see what you share next week! Have a wonderful weekend
    Michelle

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  44. Jill says

    Wow – was that ever good!! I even scored a guacamole convert in the crowd! I bet a touch of cumin would give it a certain’ je ne sais quois’

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    • Noshing with the Nolands says

      Ya, the cumin in there would be a great addition. Glad you tried it. It converted Ken to loving guac!!

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  45. Melanie says

    wow! cheese! never thought to put cheese in my guac. yummy! looks great

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  47. Courtney | Touching Paper says

    This recipe sounds so good and it doesn’t look half bad either… 🙂 My husband thinks I’m crazy because I call mashed avocados with pepper and garlic salt “guacamole”. He’ll be so excited to try this!

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  48. Jane's Adventures in Dinner says

    Tara! This looks lush! Thanks so much for joining us for #makeitmine can’t wait to see what you do with pink lemonade.

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  50. Kim - Liv Life says

    Saw this on the Pinterest board, and just had to comment!! Can I just tell you how much I love Joe??? I was in high school and college during his days, and went to see a few of the Super Bowl Parades in SF (because they always won!!) and I know that one time he actually waved at me. At least that’s what I choose to think. Montana, Clark, Rice… ahhhh! Those were the days!
    If this is Joe’s I’m sure it’s good!!

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    • Noshing with the Nolands says

      Kim, I am pea green with envy that you saw Joe play. I watched from afar, way up here is Canada!! I loved Joe so much, my all time fav!! It is a great guacamole too!! Thanks for taking the time to come over!!

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  52. Mary Ellen says

    This looks amazing Tara, thank for sharing on #SundaySupper!

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  53. Jean | DelightfulRepast.com says

    Not a football fan, but I’m sure Joe Montana is a very nice man and I’d be more than happy to work my way to the bottom of a bowl of his delightful sounding guacamole! 😀

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  54. Sarkari Result says

    Who knew guacamole could get even better? This recipe with black beans and aged cheddar is a must-try. Perfect for game day snacking – and that lime juice tip to keep it green is golden!

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    • Tara Noland says

      Enjoy!! Happy game day watching!!

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