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    Home > Appetizers and Beverages > Southwestern Stuffed Baked Avocado

    Southwestern Stuffed Baked Avocado

    Published: Jan 23, 2014 · Modified: Oct 16, 2022 by Lea Ann Brown · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Avocado appetizer

    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 or a light meal.

    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.

    Avocado Appetizer for Superbowl

    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.

    More Southwestern Light Meals or Appetizers

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    • Simple Air Fryer Nachos
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    And don’t forget the Margaritas.

    Avocado appetizer

    Southwestern Stuffed Baked Avocado

    A great substitution for guacamole for an appetizer and hearty enough for a light dinner.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Appetizer Recipes
    Cuisine: Mexican, Southwestern
    Prep Time: 25 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 348kcal
    Author: Lea Ann Brown

    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
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    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

    Calories: 348kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 86mg | Potassium: 659mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 160IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Stuffed Baked Avocado …It’s what’s for dinner

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    Comments

    1. Daphne says

      January 27, 2014 at 3:21 am

      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

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        January 27, 2014 at 7:01 am

        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.

        Reply
    2. Claire @ Simply Sweet Justice says

      January 26, 2014 at 10:21 pm

      Oh, yum. This sounds delicious, especially with those hatch chiles!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        January 27, 2014 at 6:58 am

        We really liked it. Thanks Claire.

        Reply
    3. Erica says

      January 25, 2014 at 6:52 pm

      I love stuffed avocados! They are very fun to eat and absolutely delicious. They are very popular in Colombia..

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        January 26, 2014 at 7:38 am

        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.

        Reply
    4. Sarah & Arkadi says

      January 25, 2014 at 5:45 pm

      love the stuffing for those avocados!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        January 26, 2014 at 7:35 am

        Thanks for stopping by and the comment! Heading over to your place.

        Reply
    5. Drick says

      January 25, 2014 at 1:10 pm

      I have never stuffed these with mushrooms before, interesting but if you make it, it is bound to be good.. and yep, Go Broncos ….

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        January 25, 2014 at 1:22 pm

        Thanks Drick. We thought they were awfully tasty. Hope you give it a try. Go Broncos.

        Reply
    6. Rocky Mountain Woman says

      January 24, 2014 at 2:11 pm

      I think they might just be dinner tonight!

      Go Broncos!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        January 25, 2014 at 9:00 am

        That’s what we did. Tested them for dinner last Saturday. They’re very filling. Go Broncos.

        Reply
    7. Kirsten | My Kitchen in the Rockies says

      January 24, 2014 at 8:20 am

      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.

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        January 25, 2014 at 8:59 am

        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.

        Reply
    8. Lea Ann says

      January 24, 2014 at 6:33 am

      I’ve cooked them several times. Once with eggs. I’m like you, I’ve had mixed results. But this one was good.

      Reply
    9. Jenn says

      January 24, 2014 at 5:27 am

      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!!! 🙂

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        January 24, 2014 at 6:41 am

        Don’t make me come over there and make you wear orange! 🙂 I’m hoping for that slaughter also Jenn.

        Reply
    10. Holly says

      January 23, 2014 at 8:13 pm

      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.

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        January 24, 2014 at 6:39 am

        Thanks Holly and Go Broncos.

        Reply
    11. Coffee and Crumpets says

      January 23, 2014 at 7:57 pm

      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!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        January 24, 2014 at 6:39 am

        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.

        Reply
    12. Vickie says

      January 23, 2014 at 7:08 pm

      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)

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        January 24, 2014 at 6:38 am

        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.

        Reply
    13. Abbe@This is How I Cook says

      January 23, 2014 at 5:16 pm

      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!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        January 24, 2014 at 6:37 am

        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.

        Reply
    14. adam @unorthodoxepicure says

      January 23, 2014 at 4:19 pm

      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! 😉

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        January 24, 2014 at 6:36 am

        I’d love to be able to do that in person Adam. I watched that interview live with jaw dropped. What an ass!

        Reply
    15. Yvette (Muy Bueno) says

      January 23, 2014 at 3:55 pm

      Sounds yummy! Avocados and mushrooms sounds magical. YUM! So excited for Super Bowl!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        January 24, 2014 at 6:35 am

        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.

        Reply
    16. Karen Harris says

      January 23, 2014 at 3:35 pm

      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.

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        January 24, 2014 at 6:34 am

        I think you’re hopeless Karen. If a Superbowl trip doesn’t make you fan, nothing will. Have fun at the movies.

        Reply
    17. Heather says

      January 23, 2014 at 3:35 pm

      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

      Heather recently posted http://rockymountaincooking.com/2014/01/bronco-tini/

      Reply
    18. Heather says

      January 23, 2014 at 3:33 pm

      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

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        January 24, 2014 at 6:33 am

        I’m sorry you missed that party also. I think it was just us and the dogs. 🙂

        Reply
    19. Sam @ My Carolina Kitchen says

      January 23, 2014 at 12:56 pm

      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

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        January 24, 2014 at 6:32 am

        I love avocados Sam. And thanks for the Orange and Blue Support. Go Broncos.

        Reply
    20. Happy Valley Chow says

      January 23, 2014 at 12:43 pm

      Apparently in Mexico, cooking avocado is sacrilegious. Good thing we are in America cause this looks delicious 🙂

      Happy Blogging!
      Happy Valley Chow

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        January 24, 2014 at 6:31 am

        ::::gasp Now what have I done? 🙂

        Reply

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