smashed avocado dip
1 large avocado, pit and skin removed, lightly smashed
1/4 c. shredded lettuce
1/4 c. pico de gallo
1/2 c. warm queso
1/4 c. lime aioli
1/8 c. pickled onion
Garnish: chopped cilantro, crumbled cotija cheese, lime wedge and tortilla chips
>> Place a small springform mold in the center of a bowl. Place shredded lettuce in bottom of the mold; layer tightly with half the avocado, pico de gallo and the remaining avocado. Remove mold from avocado tower, ladle queso into the bowl, and garnish with the remaining ingredients.
lime aioli
1/4 c. mayonnaise
1 1/2 t. water
1/8 t. salt
Pinch pepper
1/2 t. cumin
1 1/2 t. lime juice
Pinch garlic powder
>> Place all ingredients in a mixing bowl. Whisk until evenly blended.
queso
1/2 oz. butter
1/8 c. yellow onion, diced
2 T. pico de gallo
1/4 c. half and half
2 oz. white american cheese
2 oz. velveeta
1/8 t. Worcestershire
1 1/2 t. red salsa
>> Saute onions and pico de gallo in butter on medium heat until onions are soft. add half and half; bring to a simmer. Whisk in cheeses, Worcestershire and salsa. continue cooking on medium-low until cheese is melted and blended, whisking occasionally.
Serves 4 as an appetizer
