Avocado Hash Browns

Ingredients

• 6 pounds frozen hash browns with onion
• vegetable oil - as needed
• salt - to taste
• coarsely ground black pepper - to taste
• 6 California avocados
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• sour cream (optional) - for garnish
• tomato salsa (optional) - for garnish
• chopped cilantro - for garnish

Directions

1. In batches sauté potato over high heat, turning frequently, until potato just begins to brown, about 5 minutes.
2. Season with salt and pepper; reserve.

Just before service

1. Cut avocado in ¼-inch dice; gently fold in lemon juice.
2. Reserve.

Per order

1. Cook ½ cup reserved potato mixture and ¼ cup diced avocado in 1 teaspoon hot oil until well browned.
2. garnish with sour cream, salsa and cilantro.