Double Smashed Avocado Burger with Hatch Chile Queso

Serves: 4

Ingredients

Double Smashed Avocado Burgers with Hatch Chile Queso:

8 (4 oz.) ground beef burger patties

1 1/2 tsp. burger seasoning

4 brioche or multigrain burger buns

California Avocado Hatch Chile Queso (make ahead)

California Avocado Smash (make ahead)

California Avocado Smash:

1 ripe, Fresh California Avocado, seeded, peeled and quartered

1/2 tsp. burger seasoning

1 Tbsp. lime juice, optional

California Avocado Hatch Chile Queso:

1 oz. olive oil

2 roasted Hatch chiles* (mild or hot), stemmed, seeded and diced

12 oz. white queso sauce

1 ripe, Fresh California Avocado, seeded, peeled and diced

*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.