Avocado And Cheese Chalupas Recipes

GRILLED CHEESE AND AVOCADO SANDWICH

Steps:

• Spread 3 tablespoons butter on 1 side of bread slices. Place bread, butter side down, in a large cast-iron skillet or on an electric griddle over medium-low heat until golden brown, 2-3 minutes; remove. In a small bowl, combine cheddar, Monterey Jack and Gruyere. In another bowl, mix together remaining 3 tablespoons butter, mayonnaise, Manchego cheese and onion powder., To assemble sandwiches, top toasted side of 4 bread slices with sliced Brie; add avocado slices. Sprinkle cheddar cheese mixture evenly over avocado slices. Top with remaining bread slices, toasted side facing inward. Spread the butter-mayonnaise mixture on the outsides of each sandwich. Place in same skillet and cook until golden brown and cheese is melted, 5-6 minutes on each side. Serve immediately.

CHEESY AVOCADO BITES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Spread butter onto 1 side of each baguette slice.
• 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.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 7 minutes.

AVOCADO GOAT CHEESE TRUFFLES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, beat cheeses, garlic, lime zest, oil, chili powder and pepper flakes until blended. Stir in onion and cilantro. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm., With a small melon baller, scoop out avocado balls onto a baking sheet; sprinkle with lime juice. Shape 1-1/2 teaspoons cheese mixture around each ball, then roll in pumpkin seeds. Place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate until serving. If desired, serve with pretzel sticks.

GUACAMOLE AND CHEESE CHALUPAS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large skillet or deep-fat fryer.
• When hot, deep-fry the tortillas for 2 minutes until crisp and golden.
• Alternatively, you can bake the tortillas for 20 minutes.
• Mash together the avocado and goat cheese.
• Add the onion, cumin seeds, lemon juice, hot sauce and seasoning.
• Top each tortilla with the guacamole, then a little yogurt.
• Sprinkle the cilantro on top, to garnish.

ACORN SQUASH WONDER TACOS/CHALUPAS

Steps:

• Heat canola oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot over medium heat.
• Mix squash, onion, serrano pepper, flour, egg, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a bowl.
• Drop squash mixture by the spoonful, working in batches, in the hot oil; fry until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer squash fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Fry the corn tortillas in the hot oil until crisp, about 2 minutes per side.
• Layer each tortilla with lettuce, squash fritters, avocado, tomato, and a tablespoon of cotija cheese.

AVOCADO AND CHEESE CHALUPAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350F.
• Bake corn tortillas on a baking sheet for 15-20 minutes or until crisp.
• Grate goat cheese if necessary, and mash with avocado in a small bowl.
• Add onion, cumin seeds, lemon juice, Tabasco, salt, and pepper, mixing well.
• Top tortillas with mixture, dividing evenly.
• Place one tablespoon of sour cream on top of each filled tortilla.
• Garnish with a little cilanto, and serve.