Cheese-Filled Grilled Avocados

 
Here it is, the perfect appetizer for your Labor Day Weekend ~ Last Hurrah of Summer bash. There are many reasons this dish is awesome, but reason numero uno (besides taste) is its simplicity. You can make as many as you need, it’s ready in minutes and you have the grill going anyway. 

And, if your grill-centric partner won’t let you near the flames, it’s even better. You can send this appetizer outside for them to whip-up, while you finish meal prep in the kitchen. It’s also vegetarian, vegan, non-dairy, (sub in vegan-non-dairy veggie cheese) gluten-free, kosher…making it easy to serve to a crowd who have all kinds of dietary restrictions. 

A fun variation would be a hot sauce bar, where everyone can choose their level of heat. Since we like it spicy at the Noble Pig house, we chose Sriracha…and it was fantastic.

Magical things happen when you grill an avocado. The buttery inside becomes even creamier and the flesh is infused with the smokiness of the grill. Since the avocado already has a high fat content, sprinkling lime on top is all that’s necessary before placing it on the grill. 

And speaking of grills…I’ve been practicing on my new one sent to me by California Avocados. Is it awesome or what? It’s time for an avocado party!

This dish is also the perfect tailgating appetizer. You can leave the avocados whole until ready to serve and grill them up on location. It’s very doable when away from home and even easier in your own backyard. You could even do a whole toppings bar…my head is spinning with all the possibilities.

Let me know how much you loved making this.