Frankenguac
Updated Oct 24, 2025
Frankenguac is a fun way to serve guacamole during Halloween! It only takes 15 minutes to make with simple pantry ingredients.
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Make Frankenguac for Halloween!
I love any excuse to play with my food a little, and this Frankenguac might be my favorite Halloween thing to make. It’s just my regular guacamole, but with a Frankenstein twist that takes maybe five extra minutes. A few olive slices for the eyes, some sour cream dots, and tortilla chip “hair,” and suddenly my guac’s got personality.
What I really like about Frankenguac is that it looks fun without being fussy. No weird ingredients, no food coloring, just good guacamole with a Halloween makeover. It always gets a laugh.
Happy Cooking!
– Yumna
Frankenguac Ingredients
- Avocados: Use ripe avocados that give a little when you squeeze them.
- Onion: I recommend red onion because it has a milder taste, but yellow or white onion works, too.
- Garlic: Read my tips on how to mince garlic. If you’re out of fresh garlic, substitute with ½ teaspoon of garlic powder per clove.
- Herbs and spices: Fresh cilantro (or fresh parsley), cumin (or smoked paprika), and kosher salt.
- Lime juice: Fresh lime juice is best, but bottled works if that’s all you have. You can also use lemon juice, but the flavor will be a bit different.
- Frankenguac decorations: Blue corn tortilla chips, sour cream, black beans, and black olives.
How to Make Frankenguac
Frankenguac Recipe
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Ingredients
- 3 avocados halved and peeled
- 2 tablespoon lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ cup onions finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons cilantro chopped
- 1 garlic clove minced
- Tortilla chips for decorating and serving
- Sour cream for decorating
- Black olives and black beans for decorating
Instructions
- Place the avocado and lime juice in a large bowl and mash together with the back of a fork. Season with salt and cumin and continue to mash together. Fold in the onions, cilantro, and garlic.
- Spread the guacamole into a rectangle and decorate with tortilla chips, sour cream, black beans, and olives.
Notes
- My Top Tip: Avoid “instant” avocado ripening hacks. They’ll make your avocados soft, but the flavor won’t be the same.
- Storage: The Frankenguac is best when it’s fresh. If you want to store it in the fridge for a day or two, cover it with a piece of plastic wrap and press down so it touches the guacamole. This usually prevents it from browning. If browning does happen, scrape the browned layer off before serving.
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.
Recipe Variations
- Make creamy guacamole. Stir a spoonful of sour cream or Greek yogurt directly into the guac before shaping it.
- Use roasted garlic. Roast garlic before adding it to the avocado for extra flavor.
- Get creative with toppings. Try red onion rings for eyes, red peppers for scars, and cheese crumbles for hair!
Recipe Tips
- Avoid “instant” avocado ripening hacks. They’ll make your avocados soft, but the flavor won’t be the same.
- Soak the red onion first. If you prefer a more subtle flavor, soak the chopped onion in cold water for a few minutes before adding it to the avocado.
- Let the guacamole rest. If you have a few extra minutes, let your guac sit for about 10 minutes before serving to let the flavors mix together.
Comments
May you please show how you sliced the olive to make the mouth and the scar?
this was one of the best guacamole because it was not really spicy. the funny thing is that I hate avocados but I like guacamole.
Hahaha, thank you! I appreciate that!
Guacamole has made it to Halloween. Definitely making it. Simple and yummy. Love
Your practical yet great ideas. Thanks