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Jack-O-Lantern Taco Dip Halloween Appetizer Recipe

Halloween Taco Dip shaped like a Jack-O-Lantern. Easy and delicious.
Prep Time10 minutes
decorating5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Yield: 12 people
Calories: 83cal
Author: Melissa
Cost: $10

Materials

  • 2 8 oz. cream cheese
  • 1 1 oz. taco seasoning
  • ½ cup salsa mild
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded

Jack-O-Lantern Decoration ingredients

  • 3 blue tortilla chips triangles
  • 1 3 oz. black olives sliced
  • 1 celery 3-inch piece

Instructions

  • In a large bowl - mix the cream cheese, salsa, and taco seasoning
  • If you plan on making this in advance, then store this portion - covered in a the fridge
  • When you are ready, grab your platter
  • Scoop the cream cheese mixture into the middle of the platter and spread out into a large circle that is the width of your platter
  • Cover the mixture in shredded cheese
  • Try to find some broken blue chips that you can make smaller triangle from
  • Just break off the uneven parts to form your triangles for the eyes and mouth
  • Form a smile or frown with the sliced olives
  • Push the celery piece into the top to represent the stem
  • Serve with a bowl of tortilla chips

Notes

nutrition facts are only an estimate 

Nutrition

Calories: 83cal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 207mg | Potassium: 51mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 268IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 138mg | Iron: 0.1mg