Recipe developed by Hass Avocados from Mexico

This dish is so quick and easy that you will be able to enjoy your party without having to spend much time in the kitchen and your guests will just love this spicy snack.  The avocado spread is so delicious that you can use it as a dip or as a flavorful alternative to mayonnaise on a sandwich. 

Ingredients

• 1 ripe Hass Avocado from Mexico
• ½ teaspoon salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 2-3 teaspoons chipotle hot sauce to taste
• chorizo, sliced thinly (If you can’t find chorizo, pepperoni is a suitable substitute.)
• cheddar cheese, sliced thinly
• water crackers or any plain cracker

Instructions

Purée avocado in food processor until smooth. Place purée in a bowl, stir in salt, lemon juice and chipotle hot sauce until mixed. Build your snacks starting with the cracker, then place the slice of cheddar cheese on the cracker, spoon some avocado purée on the cheese and place the chorizo slice on the avocado purée.  (If you want to dress it up a bit, pipe the avocado purée on using a pastry bag and a large star tip) Place your snacks on a plate or serving platter and garnish with some slices of Hass Avocados from Mexico.

Makes about 24 snacks.