Be the star of the Holiday potluck or party with this festive Christmas Guacamole and Spicy Tortilla Chips.
ADD A POP & A KICK!
Laced with Holiday cheer and bursting with flavor this appetizer is not only pretty to look at but tastes great with a stack of warm tortilla chips and a cold cocktail. Pomegranate seeds add a pop of color, while the chiles add a kick of spice. Why spend hours frying batch after batch when homemade baked tortilla chips are a cinch to make.
A SPICY LAST-MINUTE SECRET
Lightly sprinkle your tortilla chips while warm from the oven with a ground chile ancho salt mix for an added layer of tasty texture. Bake the tortilla chips the night before and assemble the guacamole right before you head out the door.
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FESTIVE GUACAMOLE
Serves: 6-8
Ingredients
4 large ripe Avocados
½ onion, minced
2 Serrano chiles, stems and seeds removed, minced, (optional)
2 TBSP fresh lime juice
4 TBSP cilantro, finely chopped
½ medium pomegranate, seeds removed
Salt
Instructions
- Cut avocados in half, scoop out flesh and place in a large bowl.
- Using a fork, mash avocado, add onions, chiles (if using), lime juice, cilantro, and pomegranate seeds.
- Season to taste with salt and serve with freshly made tortilla chips.
SPICY BAKED TORTILLA CHIPS
Serves: 6-8
Ingredients
18 corn tortillas
Vegetable oil
1 TSP salt
1 TSP ground ancho chile
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°.
- In a small bowl, combine salt and ground chile, set aside.
- Lightly brush tortillas with vegetable oil and cut into wedges.
- Spread tortillas on a baking sheet and bake until light brown, about 20-25 minutes.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with seasoned salt.
- Serve warm with Festive Guacamole.
