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Cheesy Pumpkin Queso Dip with Savory Bacon Crumbles — restaurant-quality recipe photo

Cheesy Pumpkin Queso Dip with Savory Bacon Crumbles

  • Author: Maxine Delarue
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: 🧀 CHEESE AVALANCHE
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Cheesy Pumpkin Queso Dip is the perfect blend of creamy cheese, savory pumpkin, and crispy bacon, making it an irresistible appetizer for any gathering!


Ingredients

– 1 cup cream cheese, softened

– 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

– 1 cup canned pumpkin purée

– 1/2 cup milk

– 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

– 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

– 1 teaspoon chili powder

– 1/2 teaspoon salt

– 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

– 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

– Fresh cilantro, for garnish


Instructions

1. 1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cream cheese and milk until smooth.

2. 2. Stir in the pumpkin purée, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.

3. 3. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently until heated through.

4. 4. Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and well combined.

5. 5. Fold in the crumbled bacon.

6. 6. Serve warm, garnished with fresh cilantro, with tortilla chips or bread for dipping.


Notes

– For a spicier dip, add diced jalapeños.

– This dip can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup
  • Calories: 300 kcal
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg

Keywords: queso, dip, cheese, pumpkin, bacon