Monday, April 27, 2009

California Avocado Gratin




California Avocado Gratin with bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese.

Ingredients

* 1 medium size California Avocado (Peeled and Mashed)
* 1 Tbsp flour
* 1 Tbsp butter
* 1 Cup liquid hot milk
* Salt and pepper to taste
* Parmesan cheese or cheddar or mozarella
* Thyme and Parsley
* Breadcrumbs
* One egg (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare a bechamel sauce as usual.
2. Melt butter in a pan and stir in the flour.
3. Pour the hot milk over the mixture till it thickens.
4. Add a beaten egg if you wish, it gives the dish more body.
5. Put in your mashed California Avocado.
6. Put also a cupful of grated cheese.
7. Place in a baking tray.
8. Top with breadcrumbs and grated cheese.
9. Cook in oven at 375 for 25 minutes.
10. Can be served cold with toast bread.
11. Can be served with a green salad or tomato chutney.

3 comments:

MamaR said...

Sounds yummy for sure. Thanks for the instructions.

Kelly said...

you get extra credit for including the recipe!

You'll have to put up your tuna nicoise salad sometime soon.

Dave said...

Yeah, Kelly--I haven't fixed that in a while.