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Pumpkin Cheese Dip with Bread Sticks

When we think of pumpkins we think of Halloween, but pumpkins are also for Thanksgiving! The delicious cheese dip appetizer is served in a pumpkin! It tastes delicious and looks fun!

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bread sticks, cheese, dip, pumpkin
Servings: 8
Author: HelenFern
Ingredients
Bread Sticks
  • 1 pkg refrigerator french bread loaf
  • 2 Tablespoon butter, melted
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic, crushed
  • 2 Tablespoons grated parmesan, from the can
Pumpkin Cheese Dip
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup half and half, or whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin puree, canned or homemade (the latter is better)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1-1/2 cup grated cheddar, extra sharp
  • 1 cup fresh mozzarella, grated
Instructions
Bread Sticks
  1. Start with the bread sticks. Preheat the oven to 350°.

  2. Open the bread dough and cut into strips that are about 4 inches long.

  3. Lay the sticks on a cookie sheet that has been covered with parchment paper.

  4. Melt the butter with the garlic and brush onto the bread sticks. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and bake for about 10 to 15 minutes - or until the are golden brown.
Pumpkin Cheese Dip
  1. Scoop out pulp from the pumpkin - and save those seed! They are delicious toasted.

  2. In a small sauce pan, melt the butter and stir in the flour. Cook, stirring constantly, until the flour smells nutty and is starting to brown slightly.

  3. Using a wire whisk, stir in the cream, seasonings and pumpkin. Keep whisking until it's all well incorporated.

  4. Simmer for about 3 to 4 minutes, then stir in the mozzarella, stir. Then add the cheddar cheese. Keep stirring until it's fully melted and the sauce is smooth.

  5. Pour into the pumpkin and serve with the bread sticks.