Pumpkin Hard Cider Cheese Dip Food

PUMPKIN CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• With a mixer, blend 16 ounces room-temperature cream cheese with 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar, 3 tablespoons minced onion, 2 tablespoons salsa, 2 teaspoons ground cumin and 1 teaspoon minced jalapeno. Scoop onto plastic wrap and use the wrap to form the mixture into a 5-inch pumpkin-shaped ball; chill at least 2 hours. To serve, unwrap, roll in crushed nacho-flavored tortilla chips and press a bell pepper stem into the top.

PUB CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• 1. In medium bowl toss together cheddar cheese, Colby cheese and
• cornstarch. Set aside.
• 2. In medium saucepan whisk together cider and mustard. Cook over
• medium-high heat until boiling. Slowly add the cheese mixture, a little at
• a time, stirring constantly until smooth. Remove from heat. Stir in
• jalapeno peppers and red pepper.
• 3. Transfer to 1-quart slow cooker or fondue pot. Keep warm over very
• low heat. Serve with KEEBLER TOWN HOUSE FLIPSIDES Original
• crackers.
• *Note: Hard cider, the fermented version of sweet apple cider, can be found near the beer section of your local grocery or liquor store.
• Entwine Pairing: Chardonnay (apple notes and rich cheese are a match made in heaven)
• Nutrition Information:
• Serving Size: 1/4 cup cheese mixture plus 4 crackers; Calories 290, Calories From Fat 180, Saturated Fat 10g, Trans Fat 0g, Total Fat 20g, Cholesterol 50mg, Sodium 590mg, Total Carbohydrates 15g, Sugars 2g, Dietary Fiber 0g, Protein 12g, Vitamin A 10%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 30%, Iron 2%

PUMPKIN DIP

Steps:

• Put the pumpkin puree, light brown sugar, cream cheese, pumpkin pie spice and salt in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until completely smooth. Add the heavy cream and continue to beat on medium-high until very thick and fluffy. Transfer to a dip bowl and keep refrigerated until ready to serve. Right before serving, garnish with a border of ginger snaps. Serve with dippers.

PUMPKIN DIP WITH CREAM CHEESE

Steps:

• Beat cream cheese and brown sugar together in a bowl using a mixer until light and fluffy. Add pumpkin, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice and beat on medium speed until well blended. Chill until serving.