Jack O’ Lantern Chips And Dip

Jack O’ Lantern Chips And Dip

Guacamole:

• 3 avocados, halved and pitted
• 1 lime, juiced
• 2 roma tomatoes, diced
• ¼ cup red onion, chopped
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro, 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
• 2 cups monterey jack cheese
• ½ cup milk
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 4 oz mild green chilis, 1 can, with juice
• Pumpkin Serving Dish
• 1 pumpkin, whole

Directions:

1. For the guacamole: Mash avocados with the lime juice. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix thoroughly.
2. 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.
3. Serving: Draw eyes and carve an open 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!