Meet the guacamole that was inspired by a bag of chips.

I’m 100% serious. Nine times out of ten, I go to the store with a list. I’m a list maker because otherwise I either forget 3 things or end up with a cart of stuff I don’t need. However, sometimes I walk past a bag of chips that I can’t refuse. Especially when the color and pattern on the bag speaks to my tex-mex loving heart. And CERTAINLY when the chips look better than any restaurant chips I’ve ever had.

The go-to part is that these chips are made in Michigan, and in one of my regular cities and frequent vacations spots: Ludington.

Being the marketers dream that I am, I bought two bags. Worth keeping you La Fiesta. #bestchipsever #notsponsored #willworkforchips

To cook this Chile Lime Guacamole Gather:

avocados
lime juice and zest
chipotle powder
coriander
cumin
garlic powder
jalapeño pepper
fresh cilantro
kosher salt
tortilla chips, for serving

Start by adding the flesh of 3 to 4 avocados to a large mixing bowl. In case you’re wondering, YES I’ve made this with 3 and then with 4 avocados, both are equally yum.

How To Quickly Ripen Avocados?

Unfortunately, there’s no secret way to quickly ripen rock hard avocados in a day. But in 1 to 3 days? YES. How fast genuinely depends on how ripe or unripe your avocados are already. Simply place the avocados in a paper bag with either a banana or cut apple halves, fold close or crumple the opening and let it sit on your counter for 1 to 2 days.

Then squeeze in the juice and add in the zest of 1/2 a large lime.

Measure and add 1/2 teaspoon both chipotle powder and ground coriander, 1/4 teaspoon both cumin and 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder.

Use a fork or masher to smash and mix the ingredients until you’ve reached a desired consistency. I prefer a chunkier guac, so I’m careful not to over mash.

Next add in one large, finely diced jalapeño and the 1/3 cup coarsely chopped cilantro.

Lastly, season with 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste.

And use a spatula to fold it together until combined.

The Most Important Guac Rule:

Always, ALWAYS taste test your guac via tortilla before serving or seasoning with more salt.

Garnish with a few extra jalapeño slices, minced cilantro and lime wedges with a sprinkle of chipotle pepper.

And serve with the GO-TO, crisp, salty tortilla chips and a cold corona.

This guac. Ohmuhguh it’s basically my soul guac. Zippy lime, smoky chipotle and with a smidgen of jalapeño spiciness. Make your weekend plans around this chile lime guacamole. You won’t regret it.