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Easy Mini Frankenstein Guacamole Cups: Best Halloween Appetizer

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These adorable mini Frankenstein guacamole cups are the perfect Halloween appetizer. Individual servings of fresh guacamole in tortilla chips, decorated with black bean bolts and sour cream faces, come together in just 20 minutes and are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ripe avocados (medium-sized)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 large lime)
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (stems included)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced (optional)
  • 1/2 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 bag round tortilla chips (such as Tostitos Scoops)
  • Pretzel sticks (broken into small pieces)

Instructions

  1. Mash the avocados: Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a large mixing bowl. Add the lime juice immediately to prevent browning. Mash until you have a chunky but cohesive texture.
  2. Add the aromatics: Fold in the chopped red onion, minced jalapeño, cilantro, salt, pepper, and garlic if using. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  3. Prepare the chip cups: Arrange scoop-shaped tortilla chips on a serving platter, leaving space between each one. Press gently to create a flat base if needed.
  4. Fill the cups: Using a small spoon, carefully fill each chip cup with guacamole, leaving a little room at the top for decorations. Smooth the top slightly.
  5. Create the face: For each Frankenstein, place two black beans on the sides of the head for bolts. Use pretzel stick pieces to create the flat-top hairline across the top.
  6. Pipe the eyes and mouth: Fill a small zip-top bag with sour cream or Greek yogurt, snip off a tiny corner, and pipe two small circles for eyes and a straight or slightly wavy line for the mouth.
  7. Chill briefly (optional): If not serving immediately, refrigerate the tray for up to 30 minutes. Do not leave longer or chips will soften.

Notes

Do not overfill the cups or guacamole will spill. Pipe sour cream faces right before serving for best appearance. If guacamole browns on top, press plastic wrap directly onto surface before refrigerating. Rinse and dry black beans thoroughly so they stick to the guacamole.

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