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Spicy Avocado Snack
Appetizer

Spicy Avocado Snack

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Slice the meat of each avocado half 3 or 4 times in one direction, turn avocado and slice 3 or 4 more slices perpendicular to the first slices creating 8 to 12 small cubes still attached to the peel.
  2. 2 Drizzle lemon juice over each avocado and top with kosher salt. Drizzle hot sauce over each. Eat with a fork or spoon.

By OxPatchReb

Avocado Toast
Appetizer

Avocado Toast

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place bread on a baking sheet; top each piece with 4 pieces Cheddar cheese.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese melts, about 5 minutes. Cover each bread slice with sliced avocado.

By Sarah Ruiz

Easy Guacamole
Appetizer

Easy Guacamole

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Mash avocado in a medium serving bowl.
  3. 3 Stir in onion, tomato, and garlic.
  4. 4 Season with lime juice and salt and pepper to taste.
  5. 5 Cover and chill guacamole for 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend.

By Denise Goodman

Black Bean and Corn Guacamole
Appetizer

Black Bean and Corn Guacamole

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir Seasoning Mix and mashed avocados in medium bowl until well blended. Stir in corn, beans and tomato. Cover surface with plastic wrap.
  2. 2 Refrigerate 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Stir before serving. Serve as a dip with tortilla chips.

By McCormick Spice

Tempura Fried Avocado Bites
Appetizer

Tempura Fried Avocado Bites

4.6

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a deep pan. Combine the flour, egg, cornstarch, club soda, ice water and salt in a bowl. Mix well.
  2. 2 Dip the avocado pieces in the batter, then drop gently into the hot oil. Fry the avocado pieces until they are crispy.
  3. 3 Remove and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

By Avocados from Mexico

Best Guacamole
Appetizer Mexican

Best Guacamole

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut avocados into halves. Remove seeds and scoop out the pulp into a small bowl. Use a fork to mash the avocado.
  2. 2 Stir in lemon juice, onion, olive oil, and salt. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

By PHLOX

Grilled Avocados
Appetizer American

Grilled Avocados

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Whisk olive oil, ground chipotle pepper, and chili powder together in a bowl; brush over the entire surface of the cut-side of each avocado.
  3. 3 Grill avocados, cut-side down, on the preheated grill until grill lines begin to form on the avocado flesh, about 5 minutes.

By kcinmalo

Cheesy Avocado Bites
Appetizer

Cheesy Avocado Bites

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Spread butter onto 1 side of each baguette slice.
  3. 3 Mix avocados, tomatoes, and onion in a bowl until smooth and consistent in texture; scoop onto butter-side of baguette slices. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over avocado mixture layer. Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 7 minutes.

By Wendy

Avocado and Bacon-Stuffed Eggs
Appetizer

Avocado and Bacon-Stuffed Eggs

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
  2. 2 Mash avocado in a large bowl with a fork. Mix in bacon, yolks from the hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, mustard, and lime juice.
  3. 3 Spoon avocado mixture into the egg whites. Garnish eggs with red pepper flakes. Chill until ready to serve.

By Liz Dalton 'Lizzie'

Fried Avocados
Appetizer

Fried Avocados

3.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large heavy skillet or deep-fryer to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  2. 2 In a small bowl, mix together the flour, seasoning blend and cumin. Place the beaten egg in a shallow dish. Dip avocado slices in beaten egg, and then in the flour mixture. You may repeat the dipping process if you prefer a thicker batter.
  3. 3 Fry the coated avocado slices in the hot oil for 3 to 5 minutes, until golden brown, turning once. Drain on paper towels, and serve hot.

By April Tomas

Dinner in a Puff
Appetizer

Dinner in a Puff

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Cut puff pastry into 6 equal squares about 4 inches diagonally and 1/4-inch thick. Push each square into a muffin cup and gently press down. Place 1 tablespoon goat cheese into each pastry. Spoon 1 tablespoon avocado into 3 of the pastries and 1 tablespoon jam into the other 3 pastries.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until bottoms are browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Top the avocado puffs each with 1 slice sun-dried tomatoes. Sprinkle pine nuts over all the puffs.

By Buckwheat Queen

Easy Quesadillas
Appetizer Mexican

Easy Quesadillas

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Heat a large frying pan or griddle over a medium heat. Place one tortilla flat on the frying pan. Cook for 1 minute, then flip the tortilla over.
  3. 3 Sprinkle a little more than 1/4 cup cheese on top of tortilla, followed by some olives, avocado, and hot pepper sauce. Place another tortilla on top to make a sandwich; cover with a lid. Cook for 1 minute, then flip the quesadilla. Cook until cheese has melted on the inside; transfer quesadilla to a plate. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
  4. 4 Cut the quesadillas into triangles and serve.

By Cody

Sin City Cocktail Dip
Appetizer

Sin City Cocktail Dip

3.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix avocados, tomatoes, lime juice and Seasoning Mix in medium bowl. Set aside.
  2. 2 Mix cream cheese and sour cream in small bowl. Spread in 9-inch glass pie plate. Drizzle with half of the cocktail sauce. Top with avocado mixture and shrimp. Drizzle with remaining cocktail sauce.
  3. 3 Serve with sliced baguette or crackers.

By McCormick Spice

Chef John's Classic Guacamole
Appetizer

Chef John's Classic Guacamole

4.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place minced peppers, 1/4 cup of the chopped cilantro, and the diced onions on a cutting board. Chop them together into very small pieces. Sprinkle with kosher salt. Using the flat side of the knife blade, smear the mixture to work it into a paste, and chop again to achieve as fine a texture as possible.
  2. 2 Stem, halve, and pit the avocados. Scoop out flesh and place in a bowl. Add 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, onion and serrano mixture, salt, and fresh lime juice. Mash with a potato masher to desired texture (smooth or chunky), 5 or 6 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings. If not serving immediately, cover and refrigerate.

By John Mitzewich

Avocado Chicken Salad Dip
Appetizer

Avocado Chicken Salad Dip

4.7

Prep
7 min
Cook
Total
12 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mash avocado in a mixing bowl. Stir in canned chicken, red onion, and cilantro. Add sour cream, lemon juice, garlic salt, cumin, black pepper, and hot sauce; stir until well combined combined.
  2. 2 Cover and refrigerated if not serving immediately. Serve with Snack Factory® Original Pretzel Crisps®.

By Tammy Lynn

Spicy Avocado Sauce
Appetizer Mexican

Spicy Avocado Sauce

4.1

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Blend tomatillos, serrano chile peppers, and cilantro in a blender until smooth. Add 1 avocado quarter and continue blending until avocado is fully incorporated into mixture; repeat with each piece of avocado. Season with salt; continue processing until smooth. Serve immediately.

By gem