Creamy Pumpkin Cider Dip

Ingredients:

• 120 g of cream cheese, fluffed
• 4 slices bacon, chopped
• 2 tbsp (30 g) butter
• 2 tablespoons of wheat flour
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 bottle of hard cider (500 ml)
• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• A pinch of cayenne pepper
• 3 tbsp. grated cheddar (about 340 g)
• Chopped chives for garnish

Preparation:

1. Cook the bacon in a medium skillet over medium heat.Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and crispy, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
2. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour and garlic; cook, stirring, until combined, about 2 minutes. Add the cider, pumpkin puree, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt, pumpkin pie spices and cayenne pepper. Stir, bring to a boil, and cook until thickened, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes.
3. Gradually whisk in the cream cheese and cheddar until melted and smooth, about 2 minutes. Transfer the dip to a bowl and top with bacon and onions.
   
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