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Halloween Guacamole with Bat-Shaped Tortilla Chips

This dish features a creamy, herby guacamole made from mashed avocados, lime juice, and fresh herbs, served with crispy tortilla chips cut into bat shapes. The bat-shaped chips are baked until golden and crisp, creating a festive Halloween snack with vibrant green and dark contrasting colors and varied textures of smooth dip and crunchy chips.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ripe avocados halved, pitted
  • 1 lime lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 small red onion finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 large flour tortillas preferably whole grain
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for brushing

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Rolling pin
  • Bat-shaped cookie cutter
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a mixing bowl. Mash them with a fork until smooth but still slightly chunky.
  2. Add lime juice, chopped cilantro, finely chopped red onion, and minced garlic to the mashed avocados. Mix well to combine and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the tortillas on a clean surface and roll them out slightly with a rolling pin to smooth and ensure even thickness.
  4. Use a bat-shaped cookie cutter to cut out bat wings from the tortillas. Gather the scraps and re-roll if needed to maximize bat shapes.
  5. Arrange the bat-shaped tortilla pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops with a little olive oil to help them crisp up.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for about 8-10 minutes, or until the chips are golden and crisp. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning.
  7. Remove the baked bat chips from the oven and let them cool briefly until they are firm and crispy.
  8. Transfer the prepared guacamole to a serving bowl and evenly spread it out. Surround the dip with the crispy bat-shaped tortilla chips for a festive presentation.
  9. Serve immediately for the best crunch and freshness, allowing guests to scoop up creamy guacamole with the crunchy bat chips.

Notes

Ensure to re-roll and re-cut scraps for maximum bat shapes. Watch the chips carefully during baking to prevent over-browning. For extra fun, decorate the serving platter with Halloween-themed decorations.