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 Kat's Texas Avocado Nest

2 California avocados
2 beaten eggs
ground raw macadamia nuts to coat oil for frying
8 large mushrooms, finely sliced
1 medium onion, finely sliced
1 1/2 cups grated cheese
4 slices ham, finely chopped
2 sticks celery, finely chopped
2 tomatoes, diced, or cherry tomatoes
4 shallots, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1 clove garlic, crushed
125 grams cream cheese, finely diced
sour cream to garnish

. Cut avocados in half, remove seeds and carefully peel away skin. Dip avocado into beaten egg, then into ground macadamia nuts. Rather than move the avocado half around too much, it is easier to toss the nuts over it with a spoon.

 Fry in shallow oil on both sides until golden brown.

 Saute onions and mushrooms in a little butter until soft but not mushy. Place in  nest and garnish with a swirl of sour cream and a sprinkling of paprika.

Toss cheese, ham and celery together and pile into  nest.

 Grill under moderate heat until cheese is bubbling and browning slightly.

Mix all remaining ingredients together and pile into  nest.

Bake in a very hot oven until filling is heated through.

 

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