Triple Play Spooky Queso Dip

Friday, October 25, 2024

Yields: 12

Total prep & cook time: 1 hour

Clean pumpkin and carve. Remove seeds and lightly char the inside. Reserve until final step.
Toss shrimp with blackening seasoning. Heat an iron skillet on high until very hot. Add 1 teaspoon vegetable oil. Add shrimp and cook until done. Deglaze with 1/4 cup beer.
To prepare Chorizo, heat a heavy bottom skillet to medium and cook Sausage until done.
Grill peppers on char-broiler until lightly charred, remove and toss with kosher salt. Clean peppers and remove seeds and stems, cut in thin strips.
To prepare sauce, heat a sauce pan to medium, add butter to melt, add flour to cook. Add milk and stock, using a wire whip blend mixture. Cook on medium heat while stirring to thicken. When mixture has thickened add pepper jelly, American cheese, pepper jack cheese, and cream cheese. Reduce heat to low and melt cheese. Remove from heat.
To Assemble dish, fill pumpkin with cheese dip, top with shrimp, green chili, and chorizo. Optional garnishes include toasted pumpkin seed, tomato, and cilantro. Serve with flour tortillas, chips, and grilled vegetables.

Calories: 642
Fat 47 grams
Sodium: 1,054 milligrams
Carbohydrates: 26 grams
Protein: 23 grams