Tired of boring side dishes? This holiday recipe uses Hass avocados to liven up traditional au gratin potatoes. Serve this dish on Christmas or anytime you want something a little bit different.
Cook time: 40 minutes
Serves: 4
Image: © Courtesy of the Hass Avocado Board
Ingredients:
- Non-stick cooking spray, as needed
- 2 cups fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (8 oz.) package reduced-fat cream cheese, placed at room temperature and cubed
- 1 (4.9 oz.) package Au Gratin Potato mix
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced
- 1 Tbsp. fresh thyme leaves, chopped
- 1 ripe Fresh Hass Avocado, halved, seeded, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 cup grated Jarlsberg cheese, divided
Instructions:
- Do not follow package instructions.
- Prepare an 8 x 8 inch baking dish, pan or similar sized oval casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a medium sauce pan, bring broth to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove from heat and stir in cream cheese and contents of Au Gratin Potato seasoning packet.
- Mix in dry potatoes, onion, thyme, avocado and 1/2 of the Jarlsberg cheese.
- Pour into baking dish, making sure that all potatoes are submerged in the liquid.
- Bake in 350 degrees F oven for 30 minutes.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese on top and bake an additional 15 minutes.
- Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
*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.
Recipe courtesy of the Hass Avocado Board
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