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Pumpkin Taco Dip in a Hollowed Mini Pumpkin

Pumpkin Taco Dip in a Hollowed Mini Pumpkin for Halloween Fun

Delightful Pumpkin Taco Dip in a Hollowed Mini Pumpkin, perfect for Halloween gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Mini Pumpkins
  • 6 mini Pumpkins Use any small pumpkin variety for serving
For the Creamy Base
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened at room temperature
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt is a lighter substitute
For the Flavor
  • 2 tbsp Taco Seasoning Can substitute with chili powder or homemade spice
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese Cheddar or a mix; pepper jack for spice
For Garnish
  • 2 tbsp Green Onions Chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking tray
  • spatula
  • spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
  2. Slice off the tops of the mini pumpkins and scoop out the seeds and pulp, leaving about half an inch of pumpkin walls.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, and taco seasoning until smooth and creamy.
  4. Fold in the shredded cheese until evenly distributed.
  5. Carefully spoon the creamy mixture into each hollowed mini pumpkin, leaving a quarter-inch space at the top.
  6. Place the filled mini pumpkins on the baking tray and bake for 15–20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  7. Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store any leftover dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days; it can be frozen for up to 2 months.

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