Mama Harris' Guacamole Dip

Since I was a little girl I've been obsessed with avocados. I remember my mom would cut open an avocado and split it in half, hand me a spoon and some salt and we would then devour it just like that, right in the kitchen.
Nowadays, I put avocado in my BLT's, omelets, breakfast sandwiches, salads, and anything else it remotely sounds good in. I just can't get enough!
Another of my very dear favorites snacks would be chips and dip. I'm a total nachos girl, and chips are my absolute favorite snack.  I would take that any day over cupcakes, chocolate, or even ice cream.
With that said, guacamole dip has always been a favorite as far as dips are concerned. I'm that party guest that is seated square in front of the appetizers finishing off the chips and guacamole dip (provided it's a good one!). Now, some store bought guacamole dips leave a lot to be desired. I'm very picky about my dip, and through the years I have perfected my little guacamole dip. Whenever we have a birthday party, barbecue, potluck, Holiday or anything where there's guests coming, this is something I ALWAYS prepare. It's also the first thing gone, every time. I also prepare this to put in burritos and tacos as an alternative to the raw avocados. It's great with other things, not just as a dip for chips! Hope you enjoy!



Ingredients:

• 3 medium avocados, soft, but not squishy, not too firm    
• juice of 2 limes
• 1/2 white onion, chopped
• 1 medium tomato, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• salt and pepper 
• Tapatio brand hot sauce

Directions:

Mash up your avocados in a bowl

Add your onion, tomato and garlic and stir in until well mixed

Once mixed well, add the lime juice, salt and pepper to taste, and about 20 shakes, or drops, of the hot sauce. I don't really measure, I'm just tasting as I go. I do like it a little salty, it compliments the lime and avocado taste. I'd guess it's about 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/8 teaspoon of pepper. But you can season it to suit your taste. 

Serve immediately, this is also great in a 7 layer dip with my crockpot "refried" beans recipe.