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CALIFORNIA AVOCADO QUESO FUNDIDO
Categories
- Appetizers & Snacks,
- Quick and Easy
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Preparation
3 min
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Cook Time
2 min
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Total Time
5 min
Recipe Provided By the California Avocado Commission
Luscious melted cheese and Fresh California Avocado combine in this super-easy appetizer.
Ingredients
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1.000
1
ripe, Fresh California Avocado, peeled, seeded and diced
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1.000
1
dash salt, optional
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8.000
8
oz.
fresh Manchego cheese, sliced or shredded (or other cheese that melts well, such as Monterey Jack. Spanish-style aged Manchego cheese is not recommended.)
Instructions
- Place diced avocado in an attractive microwave-safe shallow bowl. Add a dash of salt, if desired.
- Top with cheese.
- Microwave on high power for two minutes.
- Serve with your choice of chips or bread for dipping.
Serving Suggestions:
Place California Avocado Queso Fundido bowl in the center of a round serving plate surrounded by crispy tortilla chips.
Beverage Pairings:
Try with a bucket of ice cold beer or iced tea.
*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.
“Queso Fundido” means “melted cheese” in Spanish. A popular appetizer in Mexican restaurants, Queso Fundido is often served with chorizo sausage, which can also be added to this recipe.
Nutrition information per serving
Nutrition Information Per Serving: Calories 260; Total Fat 20 g (Sat 9 g, Trans 0 g, Poly 1 g, Mono 4 g); Cholesterol 40 mg; Sodium 790 mg; Potassium 219 mg; Total Carbohydrates 6 g; Dietary Fiber 3 g; Total Sugars 3 g; Protein 12 g; Vitamin A 334 IU; Vitamin C 4 mg; Calcium 276 mg; Iron 0 mg; Vitamin D 0 IU; Folate 38 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.1 g
% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 6%; Vitamin C 6%; Calcium 30%; Iron 2%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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