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Halloween Guacamole with Bat-Shaped Chips

This dish features a creamy, vibrant green guacamole made from mashed avocados combined with lime, garlic, and seasonings, served with crispy black tortilla chips cut into bat shapes. The final presentation is colorful and festive, with smooth dip contrasting against dark, crunchy chips that resemble bats for a spooky effect.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Halloween
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ripe avocados halved, pitted, and scooped out
  • 1 lime lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped, optional for garnish
  • 4 black tortilla chips black tortilla chips baked, for a crisp texture
  • 4 baked veggie slices baked veggie slices as a fallback for chips

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Mash the avocados in a mixing bowl until smooth and creamy, with some slight chunky texture remaining for character.
  2. Stir in freshly squeezed lime juice, minced garlic, and salt, combining until the mixture is well blended and fragrant. The guacamole should turn a vibrant green and feel creamy and cool to the touch.
  3. Taste the guacamole and add extra lime or salt if desired for brighter flavor. Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface to prevent browning, and set aside.
  4. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). While it heats, cut black tortilla chips into bat shapes using cookie cutters or freehand cut with a knife. Arrange the shaped chips on a baking sheet without overlapping.
  5. Bake the chips for about 8-10 minutes, keeping a close eye to prevent burning. Once crispy and darkened at the edges, remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes until they are crunchy.
  6. Transfer the guacamole to a serving dish, smoothing the top for an even, inviting surface. Arrange the bat-shaped chips on the side or insert them decoratively into the dip for a festive look.

Notes

Make sure to keep a close eye on the chips as they bake to prevent burning. For an extra spooky touch, add a few chopped jalapeños to the guacamole for heat or garnish with fresh cilantro.