Cheese-Topped Guacamole
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In this play on nachos, chef Gonzalo Martinez of Casa de Sierra Nevada tops a chunky guacamole with gooey melted cheese. Chef Tip Mild queso oaxaca is the best cheese for melting.


Cheese-Topped Guacamole
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Ingredients
  • 2 
    Hass avocados, diced
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  • 1 
    medium tomato, diced
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  • 1/4 
    small red onion, minced
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  • 1/4  cup
    finely chopped cilantro
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  • 2  tablespoons
    finely chopped mint
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  • 1 
    jalapeno, seeded and minced
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  • 2  tablespoons
    fresh lime juice
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    Salt and freshly ground pepper
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  • 1  cup
    shredded queso oaxaca , or Monterey Jack
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    Tortilla chips for serving
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Directions
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In a shallow bowl, mix the avocados, tomato, onion, cilantro, mint, jalapeno and lime juice; season with salt and pepper. Melt the cheese in a microwave-safe bowl, pour over the guacamole and serve with tortilla chips.
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