Rice Stuffed Avocados

Directions

1. 1
   Heat 2 tablespoons butter in medium saucepan.
2. 2
   Add rice and cook until rice is golden, stirring.
3. 3
   Add onion and celery and continue to cook gently for 3 minutes, stirring.
4. 4
   Add chicken stock and salt; cover and simmer 20 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove from heat.
5. 5
   Stir egg, cheese and Worcestershire sauce together and mix into rice along with parsley.
6. 6
   Heat oven to 350°. Cut avocados in half; remove stones and put avocado halves in a shallow baking pan.
7. 7
   Add 1/4 inch hot water to pan.
8. 8
   Spoon rice mixture into hollows in avocados.
9. 9
   Combine bread crumbs and melted butter and sprinkle over rice mixture.
10. 10
    Bake 20 minutes or until crumbs are browned and avocados are hot.