🎃 Pumpkin Gruyère Dip 🧀 Try this cozy, melty fall dip curated by our Educational Chef Tatiana (@taurus.season.food ) featuring creamy pumpkin purée, nutty Gruyère, and fresh herbs - perfect for dipping crusty bread, crackers, or veggies.

Ingredients ✨ * 1 cup pumpkin purée (@cosmos.farm ) * 1½ cups Gruyère cheese, shredded (@lamontagnedessaveurs ) * 5 pieces of pita bread, toasted (@helloaleppokitchen ) * 4 oz cream cheese, softened * 3 tablespoons fresh chives or parsley, chopped * 1-2 tsbp For Everything Spice (@sumthinaboutspice ) * 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves * 1 clove garlic, minced * 1 tablespoon butter * ½ teaspoon salt * ¼ teaspoon black pepper Instructions ✨ 1. Sauté the aromatics. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, then add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant (don’t let it brown). 2. Build the base. Add the softened cream cheese and pumpkin purée, stirring until smooth and fully combined. 3. Melt in the Gruyère. Gradually sprinkle in the shredded Gruyère, a handful at a time, stirring continuously until each addition melts into a silky, cohesive dip. 4. Season and brighten. Stir in the fresh chives (or parsley), thyme, salt, pepper, and a pinch of cayenne. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. 5. Serve warm. Transfer to a serving bowl and enjoy immediately with crusty bread, crostini, crackers, or blanched veggies. Keep extra warm in a small slow cooker if serving at a gathering!