Jack'O Lantern Chips & Dip

By Peggie

Ingredients

• Guacamole:
• 3 avocados, halved and pitted
• Juice of 1 lime
• 2 Roma tomatoes, diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp chili powder
• Mash avocados with the lime juice. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix thoroughly.
• Queso:
• 1 Tbsp. butter
• 1 scallion clove, chopped
• 2 cups cheddar cheese
• 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 Tbsp. corn starch
• 4 oz canned mild green chiles, with juice

Preparation

Step 1

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.

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!