Pumpkin Fondue
Serves 10
Great for game-day or any fall gathering! The pumpkin makes an impressive serving container — and you get to scrape out delicious roasted pumpkin along with cheesy goodness.
Ingredients
- 1 small pumpkin (about 5 pounds) (seeds and fibers removed, top reserved)
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (divided use)
- 1 (12 ounce) baguette (divided use)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 2 1/2 cup shredded smoked mozzarella
- OPTIONAL (for serving):
- Corn chips
- Apple slices
- Celery sticks
- Roasted pumpkin seeds
Directions
- Place rack in lower third level of oven. Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Rub olive oil evenly over exterior of pumpkin, including the top and stem. Sprinkle interior of pumpkin with 1 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
- Cut half the baguette into 1/2-inch slices. Lay baguette slices on a baking sheet in a single layer and lightly toast in oven, about 5 minutes. Set aside to use for serving.
- While bread slices bake, remove crust from remaining baguette half with a serrated knife. Cut into thin strips and then tear into bite-sized pieces. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake 5 minutes or until lightly toasted.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together cream, broth, 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper, and nutmeg. In another bowl, toss cheese to combine.
- Place pumpkin on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle a third of the toasted bite-sized bread pieces evenly in the bottom of the pumpkin. Cover with a third of the cheese. Pour a third of the cream mixture over the top. Repeat layering process twice.
- Place top of the pumpkin over the opening. Roast until pumpkin is tender and filling is puffed, about 1 1/2 hours. Carefully remove top and return to oven. Broil 3 to 5 minutes, or until cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Serve fondue with toasted baguette slices, corn chips, apple slices, celery sticks, and roasted pumpkin seeds, as desired.
Nutrition
Amount Per Serving (based on 10 servings)- Calories: 310
- Fat: 0.0 g
- Saturated Fat: 11.0 g
- Trans Fat: 0.0 g
- Cholesterol: 55.0 mg
- Sodium: 640.0 mg
- Carbohydrates: 28.0 g
- Fiber: 1.0 g
- Added Sugars: 0.0 g
- Sugar: 0.0 g
- Protein: 11.0 g