Cheesy Guacamole

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Appetizers

Ingredients

  • 3 large Haas avocados
  • 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 cup coarsely grated sharp Cheddar
  • 1/2 medium onion, diced
  • 2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
  • 1/2 jalapeno, seeded and finely minced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

  1. Halved the avocados and scoop the flesh into a large bowl. Add 1 1/2 tbsp of the lime juice, the cayenne, cumin and salt and mash with a potato masher until chunky. Fold in the cheddar, onion, tomatoes, jalapeno, garlic, cilantro and remaining 1 1/2 tbsp lime juice. Press plastic wrap into the surface of the guacamole and let sit at room temp for 1 hour before serving to let the flavors meld.

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