Jul 13 2026
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The California Dreamer Recipe

Inspired by Café Patachou
Time20m
Serves2

Avocado, White Cheddar, Sour Cream Jalapeños. No Substitutions. Served with choice of toast and a side of arugula, lightly dressed with our house vinaigrette.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Toast and Side

Method

Preparation of Main Ingredients

  1. 1

    Prepare the Avocado

    Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Mash the avocado with a fork until smooth or leave it slightly chunky, according to your preference.

  2. 2

    Prepare the White Cheddar

    Grate the white cheddar cheese using a cheese grater and set aside.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Jalapeños

    Finely chop the jalapeños. If you prefer a milder flavor, remove the seeds before chopping.

  4. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    In the bowl with the mashed avocado, add the grated white cheddar, sour cream, and chopped jalapeños. Stir until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Toast and Arugula Salad

  1. 5

    Toast the Bread

    In a toaster or on a skillet, toast the bread slices until they are golden brown and crispy.

  2. 6

    Prepare the Arugula Salad

    In a medium bowl, combine the arugula, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Toss gently to coat the arugula with the dressing.

Assembly

  1. 7

    Plate the Dish

    Spread the avocado mixture generously on top of each slice of toasted bread. Serve the toast alongside the arugula salad.

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