Fall is in the air, which means it’s time for cozy gatherings, pumpkin everything, and delicious seasonal treats. If you’re searching for a delightful dish to bring to your upcoming fall parties and gatherings, look no further than our Whipped Pumpkin Feta Dip! This creamy, savory, and slightly sweet dip captures the essence of autumn in every bite, making it the perfect addition to your seasonal menu. Let’s dive into the recipe and get ready to impress your friends and family.
Whipped Pumpkin Feta Dip
Ingredients
- ½ can pumpkin puree
- 8 oz block feta cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- salt to taste
- toasted pumpkin seeds, garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉
- In a food processor, combine the pumpkin puree, feta cheese, olive oil, honey, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and cayenne pepper, and minced garlic. Mix well until the ingredients are thoroughly combined. Add salt to taste.
- Once the ingredients are blended smoothly, transfer the mixture to an ovenproof serving dish.
- Bake the dip in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until it’s hot and bubbly.
- While the dip is baking, prepare your dippers like a baguette, pita bread, carrot sticks, cucumber slices, and bell pepper strips.
- Once your Whipped Pumpkin Feta Dip is golden and bubbling, remove it from the oven.
- Serve the dip immediately with your choice of dippers.
- *Optional- Drizzle a touch of honey, toasted pumpkin seeds, and a sprinkle of cinnamon on top before serving.