Keyword: Fall Appetizer, festive snacks, Hollowed Mini Pumpkin, Pumpkin Taco Dip, Seasonal Treats, taco dip
Prep Time: 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 25 minutesminutes
Chill Time: 30 minutesminutes
Total Time: 1 hourhour10 minutesminutes
Servings: 6servings
Calories: 250kcal
Equipment
Mixing bowl
Hand mixer or spatula
Spoon or melon baller
Baking tray
Ingredients
For the Dip
8ozcream cheesesoftened
1cupsour cream
1packettaco seasoningadjust for spice level
1cupshredded cheesecheddar or Monterey Jack
1canblack beansdrained and rinsed
1cupcornfrozen or canned
¼cupfresh cilantrochopped
1mediumchopped jalapeñosomit for mild
For the Pumpkin
1minipumpkinhollowed out
1tablespoonolive oilfor roasting
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions for Pumpkin Taco Dip in a Hollowed Mini Pumpkin
Combine cream cheese, sour cream, taco seasoning, shredded cheese, black beans, corn, fresh cilantro, and chopped jalapeños in a mixing bowl. Blend until creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
Slice off the top of the mini pumpkin to create a lid and hollow out the insides, removing seeds and stringy parts.
Spoon the taco dip into the hollowed pumpkin, packing it in smoothly and leaving room for the lid.
For a warm dip, preheat oven to 350°F, drizzle olive oil over the filled pumpkin, and bake for 20-25 minutes.
Serve the Pumpkin Taco Dip with tortilla chips, veggie sticks, or pita bread.
Notes
Ensure the pumpkin is fresh and firm to hold the dip. Let the dip chill for at least 30 minutes for best flavor.