Seems like I’ve gotten off to a bumpy 2014 blogging start. Projects…projects…projects at work, my computer was in the hospital for a week and then there’s this little Bronco “thing.”
Ohmygosh, this town has gone wild. We’re heading for the Superbowl and it’s been all encompassing with watching games, talking about games, watching more games and preparing food for games. And now of course we’re all strategizing about how to beat Seattle. Us Bronco fans are great 12th men. Very fun times in Bronco Country.
I made these Stuffed Avocados last weekend and wanted to share the recipe with you in case you’re looking for something out of the ordinary, or a substitute for the standby guacamole for an appetizer for the big game.
With just a little advanced prep of chopping and sauteeing, you can pop these in the oven for an easy, colorful and impressive appetizer for your Superbowl crowd.
These avocado halves are brushed with a flavorful vinaigrette, then filled with a savory chopped mushroom, onion, chile pepper and garlic mixture.
I’ve got a stash of roasted Hatch chiles in the freezer. But if you don’t you can just use any canned chile of your choice or even fresh jalapeño or Anaheim chiles.
Baked for fifteen minutes, they come out warm and creamy and can be served with flour tortillas or sturdy corn chips. I topped ours with a dollop of sour cream and a squeeze of lime and we dug in and loved every bite.
Stuffed Avocado Appetizer
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 1 lime juiced
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 avocados
- For the filling:
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1/2 cups button mushrooms chopped
- 2 Hatch chile roasted, stems removed and chopped (or canned chiles)
- 1 healthy pinch red pepper flakes or a few shakes of your favorite condiment to add spice and heat
- 2 Tablespoons cilantro leaves chopped
Instructions
- Make the dressing for the avocados: In a small bowl, add the olive oil, vinegar and lime juice and whisk until well blended. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cut the avocados in half and remove the pits. Brush generously with the dressing allowing some to gather in the well of the avocado.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet and sauté the onion over low heat until soft and golden. if using fresh chiles, devein, seed and fine chop. Add them to sauté with the onion. Add the garlic and stir until fragrant. Add the mushrooms and if using canned or roasted chiles, add them now and continue cooking and stirring until the mushrooms are browned. Stir in the cilantro and the hot spice and remove from heat.
- With a spoon, fill the avocados with the stuffing mixture. Place on a lightly oiled baking sheet and bake in a preheated 325 degree oven for 15 minutes.
- Serve with sour cream, warmed flour tortillas or sturdy corn chips. Spoons for scooping out the avocados.
Nutrition
Stuffed Avocado Appetizer…It’s what’s for a Superbowl Appetizer.
Go Broncos.
Good Morning Lea Ann, Do you know I have never baked an avocado before, but your description of them sounds fabulous….. so guess what, for the first time ever, I am going to bake a few avocado and fill them with your delicious filling. I live in England, so it is English football which my husband loves, although he has watched and enjoyed American football when we visited Atlanta and he went to a Steelers game and thoroughly enjoyed it. He has since learnt the rules and can now follow a game.
Best Wishes
Daphne
Hi Daphne. I was very leery the first time I baked an avocado. I honestly thought it sounded rather displeasing. But it’s really very good. I’m sure you can over bake them into something very undesirable, but it seem like 10-15 minutes is a good time. Thanks for stopping by.
Oh, yum. This sounds delicious, especially with those hatch chiles!
We really liked it. Thanks Claire.
I love stuffed avocados! They are very fun to eat and absolutely delicious. They are very popular in Colombia..
Erica, this is the first time I’ve made anything like this. I think the stuffing piece is so versitile. I look forward to coming up with more ideas.
love the stuffing for those avocados!
Thanks for stopping by and the comment! Heading over to your place.
I have never stuffed these with mushrooms before, interesting but if you make it, it is bound to be good.. and yep, Go Broncos ….
Thanks Drick. We thought they were awfully tasty. Hope you give it a try. Go Broncos.
I think they might just be dinner tonight!
Go Broncos!
That’s what we did. Tested them for dinner last Saturday. They’re very filling. Go Broncos.
Lea Ann, I find it very funny that you are calling Karen a hopeless case. I think you a right. The city’s Bronco fever even got me infected, the German that has never ever seen a football game in person in a stadium. I have been watching almost all the games this season (I think I got the rules down, too!) and I am very excited about this year’s SuperBowl. I am sure you will be serving some wonderful appetizers for the fan crowd at your house. They will love your stuffed avocados. They look wonderful.
Well don’t you agree? I mean really, home team heading for a big event like this? We’ll have to give her big trouble next time we see her. Thanks for stopping by and the comment. Go Broncos.
I’ve cooked them several times. Once with eggs. I’m like you, I’ve had mixed results. But this one was good.
What a great idea.. and definitely a little off the beaten path.. I love that!!
I have never been a Broncos fan… growing up in Nebraska liking any team from Colorado probably would have gotten you kicked out of the state… BUT, I am a HUGE Manning fan, so I’m hoping that they slaughter Seattle!!! 🙂
Don’t make me come over there and make you wear orange! 🙂 I’m hoping for that slaughter also Jenn.
Bring on the game food! Let’s cheer our team on! I’ve not baked an avocado before and like the sound of this creamy, warm dish. Toppings look good too.
Thanks Holly and Go Broncos.
This is Broncos Country!!! Go Broncos!
Great appetiser/ snack idea Lea Ann. As you know, I won’t be doing any Super Bowl parties, but I think I can definitely enjoy these while watching the game and screaming for my team! Love the filling!
I’ll be doing some screaming also. We don’t have any plans yet. I’ve been so busy at work, no time think about it yet.
This sounds really good and I have mushrooms, avocadoes and roasted Anaheim chilies galore im the freezer. Hope the Broncos kick butt! ( what Adam said)
I hope we kick butt too. I always hope for an exciting Superbowl, but for this one, I hope it’s boring and we’re far ahead in points. And I’m looking forward to Bruno Mars … kinda like that guy.
I finally just tried baking eggs in avocados and they are great! This looks delightful as well. I think I ‘ll keep on half all for myself!
That’s the way I first baked avocados, was with eggs, and I really liked it. I’ll have to dig out that recipe, there was more to it that just eggs. Thanks Abbe.
I won’t be watching that game you speak of, but I do hope that y’all smack that smartass Seattle player in the mouth. OK.. Got that out of my system. — Excellent looking avocados! 😉
I’d love to be able to do that in person Adam. I watched that interview live with jaw dropped. What an ass!
Sounds yummy! Avocados and mushrooms sounds magical. YUM! So excited for Super Bowl!
Thanks Yvette and yes, I’m excited too. Now if things would just slow down at work, I’d really have time to get into the swing of things.
I wish I was as football crazy as everyone else. Don’t get me wrong, I’m glad the Broncos are going to the Super Bowl but I will be at a movie that day. What I will be doing is leaving a buffet behind for my guys and I bet my husband would really like these. Thanks for the recipe.
I think you’re hopeless Karen. If a Superbowl trip doesn’t make you fan, nothing will. Have fun at the movies.
I love this idea of a stuffed avocado! Sorry I missed the party where you served these! Ill have to try them! GO BRONCOS! Pinned
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I love this idea of a stuffed avocado! Sorry I missed the party where you served these! Ill have to try them! GO BRONCOS! Pinned
I’m sorry you missed that party also. I think it was just us and the dogs. 🙂
Avocados are so healthy and good for you. This must taste amazing. Best of luck to your Broncos. We’ll be pulling for them too.
Sam
I love avocados Sam. And thanks for the Orange and Blue Support. Go Broncos.
Apparently in Mexico, cooking avocado is sacrilegious. Good thing we are in America cause this looks delicious 🙂
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