Pumpkin Gruyere Dip

This is one of my favorite dips to make!  First off, it's got gruyere cheese, second, it's so easy to make, and third, it's served in a pumpkin for crying out loud!  It makes such a cute decorative piece for any party during the holidays.  Or just scarfing it down watching Netflix in your kitchen.

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INGREDIENTS

1 pie pumpkin
1 ¼ Heavy whipping cream
3 garlic cloves, smashed and minced
1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves
6 oz gruyere cheese
Salt & pepper to taste
1 baguette
Watercress for garnish

 

DIRECTIONS

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • Cut the top of the pumpkin horizontally to make a lid.  Scoop out the seeds and then place in a oven-safe dutch oven.
  • Heat the cream and garlic in a sauce pan until it’s just at the boiling point.
  • Remove and season with the salt and pepper and add the thyme.
  • Bake for 45 minutes to an hour (depending on the size of the pumpkin.  Make sure to check on it every once in a while, you don’t want it to collapse.
  • Remove and sprinkle the gruyere cheese on top and pop it back in for about 10 minutes.
  • Top with watercress and serve with sliced, toasted,baguette.
Appetizers, Side DishesMarie KellyMilford KitchenFall, pumpkin, gruyere, cheese, dipsComment