Paula Deen/George Iv's Favorite Guacamole

AmyZoe's Note:

There's no such thing as too many guacamole recipes...I love to try new ones. I like this recipe because the jalapenos bite back, and the grated lime zest and lime juice give it great flavor. I used red onion instead of yellow, and I added salsa instead of tomato because that's what I had. I can't say I finely chopped anything besides the mashed avocados, but I like the chunks and I'm impatient and want to eat it--not chop it. I also added a little pepper. Recipe from Paula Deen The Deen Family Cookbook. DELICIOUS! Serving size is estimated.

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 10-12

Yield: 1.0 quart

• 5 avocados , ripe pitted, and peeled
• 1 tomato , large chopped
• 1 yellow onion , small finely chopped
• ½ cup cilantro , chopped
• 1 lime, zest of , finely grated
• 3 tablespoons lime juice , freshly squeezed
• 2 garlic cloves , finely chopped
• 1 jalapeno pepper , seeded and finely chopped (about 2 1/2 tsp)
• 1 teaspoon salt , plus more for taste
• tortilla chips, for dipping or lettuce , for salad

Directions:

1. Mash the avocados in a large bowl.
2. Stir in the tomato, onion, cilantro, lime zest, lime juice, garlic, jalapeno, and salt.
3. Cover tightly and refrigerate for 1 hour to bring out the flavor. (unless you're like me, and you eat it before it makes it to the fridge).
4. Serve with tortilla chips or on top of lettuce as a salad.