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cast iron with baked pumpkin goat cheese dip and sage
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Warm Baked Pumpkin Goat Cheese Dip with Bacon and Sage

This Warm Baked Pumpkin Goat Cheese Dip with Bacon and Sage is the ultimate savory appetizer of the fall! Of course we know pumpkin is great for all course of sweet things, but combine it into a savory dip with garlic, onions, bacon, goat cheese, parmesan cheese and sage and you have the ultimate crave-worthy fall dip.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Condiment, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 247kcal
Author: Briana

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 75 grams yellow onion, diced (about a quarter on an onion)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoon fresh sage leaves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 8 oz bacon bits
  • 7.5 oz pure pumpkin puree (half of a can)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, full fat
  • 8 oz sour cream, full fat
  • 10 oz creamy goat cheese
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional but recommended)
  • 5 oz shredded parmesan cheese
  • Garnish with: crispy sage, parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. In a hot cast iron, melt butter, and sweat onions and sage with a pinch of salt until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add in garlic cloves and cook until fragrant, then add bacon bits and cook until a bit crispy.
  • Add in sour cream, pumpkin puree, cream cheese, and goat cheese and mix throughly until combined, then add in parmesan cheese, nutmeg, and pepper. Combine.
  • Cook for about 10 minutes in the oven until everything is warm and baked. Add salt if necessary. Garnish this Goat Cheese Dip with more parmesan and crispy sage!

Notes

The nutrition facts don't include the crispy sage or any crackers for dipping. 

Nutrition

Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 589mg | Potassium: 116mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2645IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 187mg | Iron: 1mg