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Cheese-Topped Guacamole

  • ACTIVE:
  • TOTAL TIME: 30 MIN
  • SERVINGS: 4 to 6

In this play on nachos, chef Gonzalo Martinez of Casa de Sierra Nevada tops a chunky guacamole with gooey melted cheese.

Chef Tip Mild queso oaxaca is the best cheese for melting.

Recipe: Cheese-Topped Guacamole

  • BASIC-EASY
  • FAST
  • VEGETARIAN

Ingredients

  1. 2 Hass avocados, diced
  2. 1 medium tomato, diced
  3. 1/4 small red onion, minced
  4. 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
  5. 2 tablespoons finely chopped mint
  6. 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
  7. 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  8. Salt and freshly ground pepper
  9. 1 cup shredded queso oaxaca or Monterey Jack
  10. Tortilla chips for serving
  1. In a shallow bowl, mix the avocados, tomato, onion, cilantro, mint, jalapeño and lime juice; season with salt and pepper. Melt the cheese in a microwave-safe bowl, pour over the guacamole and serve with tortilla chips.
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