Avocado Stuffed with Turkey

A great recipe that takes advantage of leftover turkey from Thanksgiving, Christmas, and other occasions.

Ingredients:

2 cups diced cooked turkey or chicken
3 large ripe avocados, halved and pitted
1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1-1/2 tablespoons grated onion
6 tablespoons lemon juice
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Snipped chives (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350'F (175 deg C). 

In a medium bowl combine mayonnaise, onion, celery salt, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Stir in turkey. Mix well.

Sprinkle each avocado half with 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Drain any excess lemon juice. Fill the avocado halves with turkey mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. 

Arrange filled avocado halves in a single layer in baking dish. Pour water into the dish to a depth of 1/2 inch. 

Bake filled avocado halves 15 minutes or until cheese melts. 

Garnish with chives, if desired. 

Yield:

Makes 6 servings