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Spicy Pumpkin Cheese Dip with Chorizo

A whole pumpkin filled with smoky chorizo, cream cheese, cheddar, and fresh veggies, baked until gooey and served with homemade toasted bread sticks.

Time~1 hr Yield1 party-size dip CategorySnacks & Sides Watch4:42
Spicy Pumpkin Cheese Dip with Chorizo — watch on YouTube

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Method

  1. 1Cut the top off the pumpkin and scoop out the seeds and pulp to create a bowl for the dip.
  2. 2Brown the chorizo in a skillet, breaking it up as it cooks.
  3. 3Mix the chorizo with cream cheese, cheddar, chopped fresh veggies, and Stingin' Hot Honey Dry Rub.
  4. 4Fill the pumpkin with the cheese mixture and bake until hot, melted, and bubbly.
  5. 5Toast the homemade bread sticks until golden.
  6. 6Serve the dip warm right out of the pumpkin with the bread sticks for dipping.

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Know your cook

More information, cause recipe back stories are stupid

No 500-word life story — just the good-to-know stuff on what’s actually in this cook. Here’s the rundown on every real ingredient, health and nutrition wise.

Sausage
Sausages are a tasty protein but tend to be higher in sodium and saturated fat than whole cuts, and cured ones add nitrites. Making them from scratch lets you control the salt and fat ratio; either way, enjoy in moderation.
Cheese
Cheese is a good source of protein and calcium and pairs naturally with smoke, but it's also high in saturated fat and sodium — a little delivers big flavour, so treat it as a rich accent.
Honey
Honey is a natural sweetener that adds gloss and flavour; it's still sugar, so it's used sparingly. In raw form it carries trace antioxidants and beneficial compounds.
Squash & pumpkin
Winter squash and pumpkin are high in fibre and beta-carotene (vitamin A), with a natural sweetness that pairs well with smoke and spice — filling without being heavy.

General nutrition info only, not medical or dietary advice — portions, brands and add-ons change the numbers.

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