California Avocado Poppers

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Total Time: 40 min

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Cook Time: 20 min

Prep Time: 20 min

Nutrition Facts

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Nutrition information
per serving

Calories 450

Total Fat 36g

Saturated Fat 16g

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g

Monounsaturated Fat 8g

Cholesterol 85mg

Sodium 890mg

Total Carbs 10g

Dietary Fiber 5g

Total Sugars 2g

Protein 21g

Potassium 438mg

Vitamin A 108 mcg; Vitamin C 47 mg; Calcium 243 mg; Iron 1 mg; Vitamin D 0 mcg; Folate 66 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.13 g

% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 10%; Vitamin C 50%; Calcium 20%; Iron 6 %; Vitamin D 0%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

These tender jalapeño halves are topped with a creamy, cheesy California Avocado center and baked until golden brown and bubbly. They are so simple to make, but even easier to eat. Serve these up as an appetizer for spicy snack on game day that will garner more attention than the TV.

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Serves: 4

Ingredients
Instructions

6 jalapeños 4 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature 1 ripe, Fresh California Avocado, seeded, peeled and cut into small cubes 1 tsp. garlic powder 1/8 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. cracked black pepper 3 green onions, finely chopped 1 cup freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon pieces

Preheat the oven to 400 F.
Cut each jalapeño in half lengthwise. deseed each side and discard seeds.
In a large bowl mix together the cream cheese, avocado, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, green onions, sharp cheddar cheese and bacon pieces until smooth.
Fill each jalapeño half with an even layer of the cream cheese mixture and place onto a large baking sheet. Bake jalapeño halves for 18-20 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and the cheese is melty.

Notes: To increase the spice level, leave jalapeño ribs and seeds intact.

Serving Suggestion: These poppers can be prepared ahead of time and left covered in the refrigerator until ready to bake.

Beverage Pairing: Pair with a refreshing glass of lemonade.

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

Did You Know?

It’s actually easy to create an avocado rose. If you are setting out a spread of appetizers, add a beautiful avocado rose to elevate the appeal. Or if you are looking for more casual appetizers try these California Avocado snack recipes.