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Holiday Hass Avocado and Au Gratin Potatoes Recipe

Give your traditional holiday au gratin potatoes recipe an added layer of creaminess by including Hass Avocado! Your guests will love the extra flavor and change from the ordinary.
Cook Time: 40 minutes

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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:
  1. Do not follow package instructions.
  2. Prepare an 8 x 8 inch baking dish, pan or similar sized oval casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  3. 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.
  4. Mix in dry potatoes, onion, thyme, avocado and 1/2 of the Jarlsberg cheese.
  5. Pour into baking dish, making sure that all potatoes are submerged in the liquid.
  6. Bake in 350 degrees F oven for 30 minutes.
  7. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top and bake an additional 15 minutes.
  8. 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.
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What is Jarlsberg Cheese?

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with the Hass Avocado Board. Jarlsberg cheese is a mild Swiss style cheese with large irregular holes and a buttery, slightly sweet flavor.

Hass Avocado Board - Thu, 02/04/10 - 12:37 pm

RE: Jarlsburg cheese

I have never heard of this cheese what kind is it?

Juanita Blair - Thu, 02/04/10 - 12:34 pm

Yummmm

This sounds so good. Very rich though.

Shonna - Thu, 02/04/10 - 12:34 pm

This looks good - we should make it for thanksgiving. Must... support... avocados....

This looks good - we should make it for thanksgiving. Must... support... avocados....

Anonymous - Thu, 02/04/10 - 12:33 pm

Jarlsberg Cheese Substitute

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with the Hass Avocado Board. The Jarlsberg cheese included in this recipe can be substituted with any mild Swiss-style cheese that you prefer.

Hass Avocado Board - Thu, 02/04/10 - 12:31 pm

cheese

what can be used in place of Jarlsberg cheese?

annof - Thu, 02/04/10 - 12:29 pm

Mmmmmmm!

Can't wait to try this recipe!

Susie - Thu, 02/04/10 - 12:29 pm