California Avocado Scrambled Eggs

Serves: 4

Ingredients

12 Eggs
1/4 cup half and half
2 Fresh California Avocados peeled, seeded and each cut into 6 wedges*
1 cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
3 oz. green onions chopped
As needed Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup finely ground cornmeal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup corn flour
1 cup buttermilk
1 1/4 qt. rice bran oil for frying
As needed Creole Mustard Hollandaise (recipe follows)

Creole Mustard Hollandaise (Yield: 1 cup)

3 egg yolks
1/4 cup whole milk
1 Tbsp. butter
1 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
1 Tbsp. creole mustard
1 tsp. mustard powder
1 pinch Red pepper flakes
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 clove garlic minced
Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
5 oz. clarified butter melted
1 1/2 tsp. chopped parsley
As needed Salt and pepper to taste

*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.

Peak California Avocado season generally is spring-summer. Look for California on the label to ensure you are selecting fresh avocados grown close to home. For more recipes visit CaliforniaAvocado.com/recipes.