Avocado Cristo with Cherry Tomato Jam and Balsamic Reduction Recipe

Name: Avocado Cristo with Cherry Tomato Jam and Balsamic Reduction
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 eggs, lightly beaten; 4 ounces milk; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon cumin; Salt and pepper; 1 loaf sourdough bread cut in 1/2-inch slices; 2 avocados, peeled and sliced; 6 ounces Monterey Jack; 1 pound cherry tomatoes, chopped; 2 ounces sugar; 6 ounces aged balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 bunch cilantro, chopped; 1 avocado, peeled and sliced

Servings: persons

8 eggs, lightly beaten
4 ounces milk
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon cumin
Salt and pepper
1 loaf sourdough bread cut in 1/2-inch slices
2 avocados, peeled and sliced
6 ounces Monterey Jack
1 pound cherry tomatoes, chopped
2 ounces sugar
6 ounces aged balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
1 avocado, peeled and sliced

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2
In a medium size bowl combine the eggs, milk, garlic, cumin, and salt and pepper, and lightly beat.
3
Dip the bread slices in the egg mixture covering both sides.
4
In a baking dish lightly coated with olive oil, place a layer of bread slices on the bottom.
5
Arrange a layer of avocado slices in a fan design on top of the bread.
6
Cover with a layer of Monterey Jack.
7
Place another layer of the dipped bread slices over the cheese and avocados.
8
Bake in the oven for 15 minutes, or until bread is nicely browned.
9
To make the tomato jam, saute the tomatoes and sugar in a pan until liquid reduces and becomes thick.
10
In a medium size pot, reduce the vinegar until slightly thickened.
11
To serve, remove the avocado cristo from baking dish and cut into wedges.
12
Arrange wedges on each plate with the plum tomato jam and a drizzle of the balsamic reduction.
13
Garnish plate with lime juice, chopped cilantro, and a slice of avocado.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 eggs, lightly beaten, 4 ounces milk, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 teaspoon cumin, and more.

Yes, Avocado Cristo with Cherry Tomato Jam and Balsamic Reduction falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Avocado Cristo with Cherry Tomato Jam and Balsamic Reduction

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