Want a shortcut to making the BEST homemade guacamole? It’s a can of Rotel! Rotel Guacamole is flavor packed and whips up in a flash!
I LOVE a good appetizer spread, when the whole table is loaded with apps to eat in lieu of dinner. And I love a good shortcut recipe, like this Rotel Guacamole.
This guacamole dip recipe was originally called “Ro-Tel Rockin’ Guacamole”, published by Rotel (to sell more Rotel, of course!). A can of Rotel is a great shortcut to use so you don’t have to be in the kitchen chopping tomatoes, chilis, and cilantro for your guac.
In addition to being a game day appetizer, it’s a great addition to taco night (perhaps with this Taco Casserole with Fritos as the entrée).
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Ingredients
- Make sure to use ripe avocados, which give slightly when you press them (here’s a great video if you want more direction on that.) Underripe avocados are bland and don’t taste good in dip.
- Use a 10 ounce can of Rotel. Choose mild, original, or hot depending on your taste preferences.
- Finely chopped onions give the dip some texture and great flavor. Yellow, white, or red onions work here.
- To keep the guacamole looking bright green and appetizing, use lemon juice. It will also provide a little zip to the overall flavor of the guacamole.
- Worcestershire sauce not only provides flavor to the dip but it also helps prevent discoloration. The sauce contains vinegar which is a natural color protector.
- And, don’t forget the salt! A little goes a long way but it will really help highlight the perfect combination of flavors in Rotel Guacamole.
How to Make guacamole with Rotel
Remove the avocado flesh from the peel, and place in a large bowl. Mash with a fork.
Add the drained Ro-Tel, chopped onion, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and salt. Mix gently just until combined.
Serve right away, or cover tightly and refrigerate for several hours before serving. Serve with tortilla chips.
Can I make Guacamole Ahead of time?
Rotel Guacamole is designed to be made ahead of time, and it tastes even better when it is! Cover tightly and place in the refrigerator for several hours for the best taste.
It’ll retain its color thanks to the lime juice and vinegar contained in the Worcestershire sauce.
📖 Recipe
Rotel Guacamole
Ingredients
- 3 ripe avocados
- 1 can Ro-Tel diced tomatoes and green chiles, (10 oz), drained
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Remove the avocado flesh from the peel, and place in a large bowl. Mash with a fork.
- Add the drained Ro-Tel, chopped onion, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and salt. Mix gently just until combined.
- Serve right away, or cover tightly and refrigerate for several hours before serving.
- Serve with tortilla chips.
Notes
- Spread it on toast and top with a fried egg
- Add it to an omelet
- Jazz up beef burgers or turkey burgers with a layer of guacamole
- Use it in place of or addition to mayo in turkey sandwiches or wraps
- Dip in fresh veggies like carrots, celery, or bell peppers
- Drop a dollop of guacamole into your favorite Tex-Mex soup or salad
- Use it to dress up quesadillas, burritos, or tacos
delicious, quick and easy!
Thanks, Mary!