Best Guacamole Holiday Tree Recipes
FESTIVE GUACAMOLE APPETIZERS
For ages, my brother's family and I have gotten together on Christmas Eve, and we always eat Christmas snacks while we open our presents. This Tex-Mex spin on classic appetizer pizza is one we have again and again. -Laurie Pester, Colstrip, Montana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 1h10m
Yield 40 appetizers.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. On an ungreased baking sheet, unroll one tube of crescent dough and press into a 13x8-in. rectangle. Prick with a fork; sprinkle with 3/4 teaspoon taco seasoning. Repeat with remaining dough and seasoning., Bake until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely. , Cut each rectangle crosswise to make 4 strips (about 8x4-in.). For trees, cut each strip into 5 triangles, reserving scraps at each end for another use. For trunks, insert a pretzel piece into the base of each triangle., Beat cream cheese and guacamole until smooth; spread over trees. Halve and seed peppers. Cut 40 stars from yellow peppers using a 3/4-in. star-shaped cookie cutter. Dice and julienne remaining peppers for tree decorations. Decorate trees with pepper pieces and, if desired, cilantro. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 57 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 133mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
GUACAMOLE HOLIDAY TREE
Looking for a fun holiday appetizer? Avocado mashed with mayo and lime juice makes for some lovely greenery on a festive guacamole tree!
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 16 servings, 2 Tbsp. spread and 5 crackers each
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut block of cream cheese diagonally in half. Place triangles together on 12x10-inch piece of plastic wrap to resemble a tree. Cover with second 12x10-inch piece of plastic wrap. Press to flatten cream cheese tree into 7-inch-tall tree with 6-inch-wide base. Peel off top sheet of plastic wrap. Invert cream cheese tree onto serving plate; remove remaining plastic wrap.
- Mash avocado in medium bowl. Add mayo and lime juice; mix well. Spread over cream cheese.
- Cut 3 thin slices from pepper; place on top of tree. Seed and chop remaining pepper. Decorate tree with peppers, tomatoes and onions. Place 8 crackers, in 2 stacks of 4 each, at base of tree for the trunk. Serve with remaining crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 190 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g
HOLIDAY GUACAMOLE
I tried this recipe at a friend of the family's. It is such a great twist to traditional guacamole. I wanted others to be able to try this. This not only tastes great but it looks nice as well. Don't be scared off by the ingredients, it is great with unsalted tortilla chips!
Provided by GINGERLY88
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Guacamole Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix the onion, chile peppers, and salt in a bowl. Fold in the avocados and lime juice. Stir in pear, grapes, and pomegranate. Chill until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.2 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 166.2 mg, Sugar 8.2 g
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