When we think of pumpkins we think of Halloween, but pumpkins are also for Thanksgiving! You serve this delicious cheese dip IN a pumpkin! It tastes delicious and looks fun!
OK – let’s get cooking!
Here’s How you Do it:
First, you need to start with the bread sticks. Preheat the oven to 350° and then open the bread dough. Spread it out on a cutting board and then cut into strips that are about 4 inches long.
Lay the sticks on a cookie sheet that has been covered with parchment paper.
Combine the garlic with the butter (melt it first) and brush onto the bread sticks. Next, sprinkle the sticks with parmesan cheese and bake for about 10 to 15 minutes – or until the are golden brown.
Next, scoop out pulp from the pumpkin – and save those seed! They are delicious toasted.
Melt the butter in a small sauce pan and stir in the flour. Cook, stirring constantly, until the flour smells nutty and is starting to brown slightly.
Using a wire whisk, stir in the cream, seasonings and pumpkin and keep whisking it all until it’s well incorporated.
Let it simmer for about 3 to 4 minutes, then stir in the mozzarella, then the cheddar and keep stirring until it’s fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
our into the pumpkin and serve with the bread sticks.
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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!
- 1 pkg refrigerator french bread loaf
- 2 Tablespoon butter, melted
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, crushed
- 2 Tablespoons grated parmesan, from the can
- 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
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Start with the bread sticks. Preheat the oven to 350°.
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Open the bread dough and cut into strips that are about 4 inches long.
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Lay the sticks on a cookie sheet that has been covered with parchment paper.
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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.
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Scoop out pulp from the pumpkin - and save those seed! They are delicious toasted.
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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.
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Using a wire whisk, stir in the cream, seasonings and pumpkin. Keep whisking until it's all well incorporated.
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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.
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Pour into the pumpkin and serve with the bread sticks.
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I’m not sure about a pumpkin dip but I see it is loaded with cheese. Cute way to serve it too! Thanks for sharing a seasonal recipe with a special Fiesta Friday #250!
The pumpkin (not sweetened of course) adds a creamy richness to all that cheese! Thanks for stopping by.
How creative, Helen!! I would love to dive into this!! I am sure it is so good with those breadsticks!! Thank you for sharing and for being a part of this week’s Fiesta Friday! I hope you are having a fab time! x
It’s very cheesy!! Thanks for stopping by!
Another popular post for your creative pumpkin cheese dip and breadsticks. We will feature this on the next Blogger’s Pit Stop. It looks so yummy.
Kathleen
Awesome!! Thanks so much!! I’m honored.
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YUM, sounds good!! Thanks so much for linking up at #AThemedLinkup 2 for All Things Halloween. Shared.
Thanks for stopping by!
Those look so yummy! What a perfect fall treat; thanks so much for sharing with us at the Happy Fall party. Pinned.
Thanks Joanne – and thanks for stopping by!
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Thanks Dee – and thanks for hosting your fun parties! It’s a lot of work and I appreciate it!
I just pinned your Pumpkin Cheese Dip with Bread Sticks, perfect for the season! Hope you are having a great week and thanks so much for sharing your post with us at Full Plate Thursday,456. We look forward to seeing you again very soon!
Miz Helen
Thanks Helen – I’m behind again this week. Missed a lot of my favorite parties. So glad you stopped by!
Wow… you are getting us into autumn, aren’t you??? I would love this dip. Indeed, thanks for sharing it with Fiesta Friday!
Thanks for stopping by. And yes – I’m ready for Autumn!
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Visiting again to say thanks so much for linking up at A Themed Linkup 78 for Pumpkin Recipes. Pinned!
Thank you for hosting them. I know how much work they are!!
This looks so tasty! Now, I’m craving those homemade breadsticks!
That pumpkin cheese dip looks so delicious and flavorful. Perfect for the fall.
I have to have this for my holiday table this year! It looks so yummy and will look great on the appetizer table. Thanks for the tip and recipe on the pumpkin seeds.
How gorgeous is the presentation of this! And it tastes delicious. Making this for my next get together!
Lively
Pumpkin cheese dip. Perfect for our upcoming harvest gathering. Can’t wait to try this
These were the perfect fall snacks for my family! We loved the flavor of the dip!
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CONGRATS Helen! Your post is FEATURED at Food Friday 2 for Vegan Recipes from the previous linkup for Pumpkin Recipes.
Thanks Dee