Spooky Bats & Green Goblin Guacamole: Halloween’s Hide-and-Seek Snack

Halloween is all about surprises, and this guacamole playfully doubles as a creature feature. The secret lies in transforming creamy avocado into a mysterious, green lair, perfect for pairing with crispy tortilla chips shaped like mysterious bats. This recipe makes a haunting yet delicious centerpiece for your festivities, blending fun and flavor in every bite.

Imagine the aroma of fresh cilantro and lime mingling with the smoky crunch of homemade chips. The best part? It’s all about turning simple ingredients into a spectacle of spooky delight. This dish invites chaos in the kitchen—and pride when everyone marvels at your creative snack mastery.

## WHY I LOVE THIS RECIPE?
– I love how the simple ingredients transform into something so visually captivating.
– There’s a nostalgic charm in bending basic snacks into spooky shapes.
– The frantic rush of shaping chips and mixing guacamole keeps my Halloween spirit alive.
– It’s chaos and joy all rolled into one, perfect for a festive crowd.
– The subtle hint of lime and garlic is a sneaky, irresistible touch.

Halloween Guacamole with Bat-Shaped Tortilla Chips

This recipe features a smooth, creamy avocado-based guacamole that is served alongside crispy homemade tortilla chips shaped like bats. The guacamole is mixed with fresh cilantro, lime juice, and garlic for bold flavor, while the chips are cut and baked into spooky bat shapes for a fun, eye-catching presentation with a crunchy texture.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Halloween

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 3 ripe avocados pitted and peeled
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
• 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 corn tortillas corn tortillas for chips

Equipment

• Mixing bowl
• Food safe knife
• Baking sheet
• Rolling pin
• Parchment paper
• Cookie cutter or bat-shaped stencil

Method

 

1. Cut the avocados in half and remove the pits. Scoop the flesh into a mixing bowl and mash until smooth but still slightly chunky.
2. Add the chopped cilantro, lime juice, minced garlic, and salt to the mashed avocados. Mix well until all ingredients are combined and the guacamole is creamy.
3. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
4. Stack the corn tortillas and cut them into bat-shaped silhouettes using a cookie cutter or stencil. Arrange the cut chips on the prepared baking sheet.
5. Bake the tortilla chips in the oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until they are golden and crispy. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning.
6. Remove the chips from the oven and let them cool slightly. Transfer the guacamole to a serving bowl.
7. Arrange the bat-shaped tortilla chips around the guacamole on a serving platter for a spooky presentation. Serve immediately.

Notes

For an extra festive touch, decorate the guacamole with small carved vegetable eyes or serve with additional Halloween-themed decor.

With just a few tweaks, you can make this recipe your own. It’s quick to assemble, and the sensory explosion of textures and flavors guarantees smiles all around. Dive in and enjoy the playful, spooky magic of this edible masterpiece.