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Instead of falling back on the usual casserole, try an elegant twist with Holiday Avocado Stuffing to impress your guests. This colorful recipe combines traditional stuffing ingredients ­ onion, celery, stuffing mix -- with fresh avocados, an unexpected twist. Cooked avocado adds new dimension to conventional stuffing and its mild, nutty flavor becomes more prevalent when heated. Recipe provided by the Chilean Avocado Importers Association Ingredients 2 2 2Tbsp. TABLESPOON_USVolumebutter 3/4 0.75 0.75cup CUP_USVolumechopped onion 3/4 0.75 0.75cup CUP_USVolumechopped celery 1/2 0.5 0.5cup CUP_USVolumechopped red bell pepper 1/4 0.25 0.25cup CUP_USVolumechopped pecans or walnuts, toasted 2 2 2Tbsp. TABLESPOON_USVolumechopped parsley leaves 6 6 6oz. OUNCE_USVolumeprepared stuffing mix 2 2 2firm ripe Chilean Hass Avocados, seeded, peeled and cubed Instructions In skillet melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, celery, bell pepper and parsley; sauté for 4 minutes stirring occasionally. Stir in pecans, stuffing mix, water (according to package directions) and avocado. Grease a 1-quart casserole and spoon in stuffing. Bake in preheated 350 degrees F oven for 20 to 25 minutes until top is lightly browned and stuffing is heated through. Serve. Cook's Note: It is recommended that stuffing be prepared in a casserole dish rather than stuffed into a turkey to assure food safety.   *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. 12

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