Jack O' Lantern Chips And Dip
featured in 5 Spooky Recipes for Halloween
Queso and guacamole are a party favorite for a reason. These two powerhouse dips come together in a festive Halloween spread featuring a mini Jack-o'-laterns as the queso vessel.
Tasty Team
94% would make again
Total Time
30 minutes
30 min
Prep Time
20 minutes
20 min
Cook Time
10 minutes
10 min

Total Time
30 minutes
30 min
Prep Time
20 minutes
20 min
Cook Time
10 minutes
10 min
Ingredients
for 8 servings
Guacamole
- 3 avocados, halved and pitted
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 roma tomatoes, diced
- ¼ cup red onion (40 g), chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (10 g), chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
Queso
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 clove scallion clove, chopped
- 2 cups cheddar cheese (200 g)
- 2 cups monterey jack cheese (200 g)
- ½ cup milk (120 mL)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 4 oz mild green chillis (115 g), 1 can, with juice
Pumpkin Serving Dish
- 1 pumpkin, whole
Nutrition Info
- Calories 544
- Fat 42g
- Carbs 16g
- Fiber 5g
- Sugar 4g
- Protein 27g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- For the guacamole: Mash avocados with the lime juice. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix thoroughly.
- For the queso: In a pot over medium heat, melt 1 Tbsp. butter and sauté scallions. Add cheese, milk and cornstarch, and mix until melted and smooth. Add green chiles and mix until combined.
- Serving: Draw eyes and carve a sad mouth on a small pumpkin. Hollow out the inside and insert a bowl. Pour queso in the bowl and top with chopped tomatoes. Spoon guacamole coming out of the pumpkin’s mouth. Serve with chips!
- Spoon guacamole coming out of the pumpkin’s mouth. Serve with chips!
- Enjoy!
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