There’s no denying guacamole is the king of appetizers. That creamy green dip just has no competition when it comes to satisfying hungry bellies. But chips and guac isn’t the end of the story: When it comes to guacamole appetizers, versatility knows no bounds.
From bruschetta to shrimp cocktails, guacamole elevates your favorite apps to new heights of deliciousness. That’s the beauty of avocados: They take good things and make ’em better. And when your guests show up to your party expecting run-of-the-mill appetizers and see their favorite foods guac-ified, it’s sure to be a soiree they won’t forget.
Here’s our guide to dishing up a wide array of guacamole appetizers.
We took some traditionally classy appetizers and raised them to a new level of good. But these recipes aren’t black-tie only: Make any gathering a class act by serving one or more of these avocado hors d’oeuvres.
Pro tip: If your avocados aren’t quite at peak ripeness, but you’ve got to have guacamole pronto, you’re in luck. Learn how to ripen an avocado quickly.
If your appetizer spread is overbooked with complex dishes, or you just don’t want to spend too much time in the kitchen, balance things out with a good ol’ fashioned bowl of guacamole. We took inspiration from classic party appetizers to craft these dips that stick to the basics while upping the ante.
Of course, these recipes are just scratching the surface of the delicious combinations you can create with guacamole. Dive into our guacamole recipe archive to discover the endless possibilities.
While guacamole and tortilla chips are a classic duo, why not change things up by dunking something different? These traditional appetizers are excellent alternatives for dipping into your guac:
Not so much “from another world” as “out of this world,” these creative recipes aren’t like any guac you’ve ever had.
No matter which of these guacamole appetizers you’ve got on the menu, the key to perfect guacamole is perfect avocados. Here are a few bite-sized tips.
Take a shot at upgrading your favorite apps with guac — we’ll bet you won’t regret it! Of course, appetizers are just the beginning. Find more avo-inspiration on our guacamole recipe page.
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