Avocado Roll

Submitted by pink cook

"This Avocado Roll is excellent to serve in a party and as a variation of the traditional and delicious Mexican Guacamole. A friend of mine gave me this delicious recipe. Enjoy it in your next party."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 1 roll
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup pecans, finely chopped
• 2 large avocados, slightly firm
• 1⁄2 lemon, juice
• 1 large tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon onion, finely chopped
• 1 jalapeno chile, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped

directions

1. Beat cream cheese until creamy and soft, and spread half of the cheese in a big square of parchment paper.
2. Add chopped pecans over the cheese, and then another cheese layer over the pecans.
3. Puree the avocados and mix with lemon juice,chopped tomato, onion, jalapeno and cilantro.
4. Add a layer of the avocado mix on top of the cheese layer.
5. Roll carefully the parchment paper to form the roll and refrigerate at least 1 hour, but overnight is better.
6. Cut in slices and serve with crackers, tortilla or potato chips.