Recipe: Mary Craft's Festive Avocado Christmas Wreath (serves 50)

FESTIVE AVOCADO CHRISTMAS WREATH

6 medium avocado (preferably Haas)
2 pounds cream cheese (softened)
4 cups of fancy mixed nuts (toasted)
2 cups shredded medium cheddar cheese
6 tbsp. lemon juice
4 cloves garlic (minced)
1 (8 oz.) can diced green chilies
1 bunch green onions (finely chopped)
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. ground black pepper
Several drops of green food coloring (if needed)
1/2 cup dried parsley
1/4 cup diced pimento
2 whole fresh tomato (for rose)
Assorted crackers (for serving)

In food processor, with metal s-blade, mash avocados with lemon juice. Add cream cheese and blend. Pulse in remaining ingredients, with the exception of the nuts. Add food coloring, if needed.

Divide mixture in two. Make one 12-inch wreath out of each half, shaping and forming it to resemble a Christmas wreath. Sprinkle with fancy nuts. Sprinkle with parsley. Use diced pimento to form berry clumps.

Make a tomato rose and place on top of wreath to form the bow. Refrigerate covered with plastic wrap directly on the wreath to prevent browning. Best if served day it is made. May be refrigerated one day.

Serve with assorted crackers.

TO FREEZE AHEAD:
Mixture may be frozen in zipper freezer bags with several of the avocado pits in bag. Defrost and garnish. Serves approximately 50 guests.

Serves approximately 50 guests
Source: Mary Crafts, Culinary Creations, Series 1, Holiday Hors D'oeuvre Party, BYU Broadcasting

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Hello,

I hope this is the recipe you're looking for - it's the only appetizer wreath that I've found so far by Mary Crafts.

Happy Holiday Cooking!
Betsy