Looking for the best appetizer for the big game or Cinco de Mayo? This easy-to-make Guacamole with Cream Cheese has the BEST flavor! It's an easy make-ahead appetizer that everyone loves. This is extra creamy and super delicious - an absolute favorite of everyone I know.
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Why this is a keeper
This creamy twist on guacamole comes together fast-just mash up your avocados, stir in the salsa, onions, a squeeze of lime, and that surprise ingredient that makes everyone do a double take: cream cheese. It gives the dip a silky texture that you won't get from store-bought tubs, with a bright little zing from the lime to keep things lively.
Scoop it up with your favorite chips, pile it onto crisp celery or colorful baby bell peppers, and let everyone hover around the bowl while the game plays on. It's one of those quick, crowd-pleasing snacks you'll find yourself making on repeat!
Creamy Guacamole Recipe
Ingredients
- 2-3 ripe avocados
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- ½ cup ready made salsa I used spicy!
- ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
- ¼ cup finely chopped cilantro
- 1 fresh lime juiced
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Slice the avocados in half, remove the pit and scoop out the flesh into a large bowl. Add the cream cheese, lime juice and salsa and mash with a potato masher. Or use an electric mixer if you prefer it to be creamy but I like a little texture in the guacamole.
- When it is mixed to your preference, add in the red onion and chopped cilantro. Sprinkle with salt and fresh cilantro.
- Serve with tortilla chips and enjoy!
Notes
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Nutrition
Ingredients
For the exact measurements for this creamy dip, please refer to the printable recipe card.
Flavor swaps
If you want to bring the heat, add minced jalapeños pepper or Serrano peppers.
No lime? Use fresh lemon juice instead.
Instructions
🙋♀️ FAQ's
Check the firmness of the avocado. It should be firm, but still give when you apply a bit of pressure. You can also check the stem area, if the stem is removed it should be bright green underneath, not brown.
If you purchase unripe avocados, place them in a paper bag and leave it on the kitchen counter. It will ripen in a day or two and be perfect!
It turns brown when air hits the avocado or guacamole and oxidizes.
Deb's tips
Use a potato masher to combine the ingredients. It mixes it well while still maintaining texture of the avocados.
Some recipes call for minced garlic or onion powder, but those stronger flavors tend to take over and drown out the fresh, vibrant taste of the guacamole.
More dips to love
If you're building out a full snack table, a few more favorites fit right alongside this creamy guacamole. The 3-Ingredient Bean Dip is quick, warm, and always the first bowl to empty, the Quesadilla Dip brings that melty, cheesy goodness everyone hovers over, and the Ground Beef Taco Dip delivers hearty flavor that feels right at home on any game-day spread.
Put them together and you've got a lineup guaranteed to keep everyone dipping nonstop!!
The final scoop
This creamy guacamole always disappears fast, and once you've tasted that silky texture and bright lime flavor, you'll know why it's a regular on my game-day table!
If you whip up a bowl, I'd love to hear how it went-drop a comment, give it a rating, or snap a quick photo and tag me. Your kitchen wins are my favorite thing to cheer on!
Lois says
I love avocado and this just sounds delicious. Will be making it this weekend. One of my favorite foods.
Healing Tomato says
Thanks for the tips on how to pick the perfect avocado. I seem to always pick the too-ripe type of avocados. Your guacamole dip looks heavenly
Bowl Me Over says
I love avocados, that dish is one of my favorites - thank you Rini!