Description
Puking Pumpkin Nachos is a fun and festive Halloween appetizer featuring a carved pumpkin ‘puking’ creamy guacamole over a tray of cheesy tortilla nachos. This eye-catching recipe combines melted cheddar cheese, crispy tortilla chips, zesty salsa, smooth guacamole, and tangy sour cream creating a perfect party snack that is as delicious as it is visually impressive.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 large Pumpkin
- 1 tray of Tortilla Chips (approx 14oz/400g)
- 2 cups / 200g Cheddar, grated
- 1 cup Salsa (or as needed)
- 1 cup Guacamole (or as needed)
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream (or as needed)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pumpkin: Cut out a small circle at the tip of the pumpkin, large enough to comfortably fit your hand inside. Using a spoon, scoop out all the seeds and pulp from the center to hollow out the pumpkin completely. Draw the face design you want, then carefully carve it out, ensuring the mouth opening is large enough to allow the guacamole to pour out smoothly.
- Prepare the Nachos: Arrange the tortilla chips evenly on a baking tray and sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese evenly over the chips.
- Melt the Cheese: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Place the tray with chips and cheese in the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese has just melted and is bubbly.
- Assemble the Nachos: Remove the cheesy nachos from the oven and immediately pour salsa evenly over the top. Next, add dollops of sour cream and finally spoon the guacamole so that it appears to be ‘puking’ out of the pumpkin’s mouth onto the nachos below.
- Serve and Enjoy: Place the carved pumpkin near the tray of nachos on your party table and serve immediately for a spooky and delicious Halloween delight.
Notes
- This recipe is a Halloween party favorite, perfect for adding humor and flavor to your gathering.
- Ensure the pumpkin mouth opening is wide enough to let the guacamole flow without spilling everywhere.
- You can customize the amount of salsa, guacamole, and sour cream to suit your taste preferences.
- For extra flavor, try adding jalapeños or olives on the nachos before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 428 kcal
- Sugar: 2.09 g
- Sodium: 453 mg
- Fat: 25.88 g
- Saturated Fat: 7.634 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16.052 g
- Trans Fat: 0.295 g
- Carbohydrates: 38.67 g
- Fiber: 5.2 g
- Protein: 11.48 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg
