This Savory Pumpkin Dip is perfect for fall and holiday parties.  Serve it warm with your choice of crackers, breads, or veggies and watch it disappear! Serve this Savory Pumpkin Dip at your next fall party and watch it disappear fast! In This Article Why This Recipe Stands OutKey Recipe IngredientsStep-By-Step Recipe InstructionsHow To Prep AheadWhat to Serve with Pumpkin DipCommonly Asked QuestionsSavory Pumpkin Dip RecipeMore To Cook And Eat View more This post may contain affiliate links, at no additional cost to you. Why This Recipe Stands Out Typically, pumpkin shines in sweet treats, but it’s time we let pumpkin do some savory work. You’ll be amazed at how tasty this savory pumpkin dip is! Here’s why we love it: Bacon and Cheese: While we are all about a slice of Homemade Pumpkin Pie and Pumpkin Coffee Cake, but we also love pumpkin with salty cheeses and bacon! Super Flavorful: We don’t go light on the flavor factor in this recipe. Pumpkin, bacon, green onions, and cheddar all bring bold flavors to the table. Takes 10 Minutes: Like many of our favorite dip recipes, Savory Pumpkin Dip only takes about 10 minutes to whip together. It couldn’t be easier! Hot or Cold: This pumpkin dip can be served hot or cold. It’s also amazing spread on sandwiches and wraps. Key Recipe Ingredients Cream Cheese – Regular cream cheese is the base for this ultra-creamy dip. Shredded Cheddar Cheese – We recommend shredding your cheese straight from the block rather than using pre-shredded. It will blend in so much smoother and melt much better. Pumpkin Puree – Avoid pumpkin pie filling as it has added sugar and spices. Look for 100% pure pumpkin puree. Roasted Pepitas – Roasted Pepitas (pumpkin seeds) add the perfect crunch to Savory Pumpkin Dip. Bacon – Crumbled bacon brings it’s classic smoky, salty flavor that enhances everything. Green Onions – We like adding some fresh green onions for a pop of color and freshness. Spices – A blend of onion powder, garlic powder, pepper, salt, and cinnamon bring the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and earthy to this savory dip. Step-By-Step Recipe Instructions In a bowl, microwave cream cheese until soft. Mix all other ingredients into cream cheese until combined. Chill dip in the fridge and reheat in the microwave when ready to use. Serve with crackers, bread, or veggies. Enjoy! For full list of ingredients and instructions, see recipe card below. How To Prep Ahead One of our favorite things about Savory Pumpkin Dip is that it can be made in advance, which is great for hectic fall party planning. Here’s how: Cook the Bacon: Make sure to give yourself some time to cook and crumble your bacon before mixing the dip. You could definitely do this the day before and just keep it in the fridge overnight. Grate Cheese: Like we mentioned earlier, freshly grated cheese is the way to go. This can also be done several days in advance. Chop the Chives: Feel free to chop the green onions a few days in advance. We like storing them in an airtight container in the fridge with a damp paper towel to keep them fresh. Here’s some more tips on storing green onions. Make the Whole Dip: Completely make Savory Pumpkin Dip the night before and reheat in the microwave or with a fondue heater when ready to enjoy. What to Serve with Pumpkin Dip Check out some of our favorite ways to enjoy Savory Pumpkin Dip: Enjoy with Crackers: Serve this dip with your favorite crackers. We tried these Homemade Cheese Crackers with pumpkin dip and they’re a match made in heaven! Enjoy with Bread: We love dipping this Soft and Crisp French Bread and these Homemade Soft Pretzels in Savory Pumpkin Dip. Serve as a Spread: Leftover dip is amazing served as a spread on these Extra Soft Homemade Bagels or any savory sandwich. Serve with Veggies: Pretty much any veggie will taste instantly amazing with this dip: broccoli, cauliflower, carrot sticks, sliced bell pepper, cucumbers, you name it! Commonly Asked Questions How long can I leave savory pumpkin dip out at room temp? Generally, you don’t want dips with dairy in them sitting out at room temperature for more than 2 hours. However, if you’re keeping this dip hot with a fondue heater, it will last much longer. How long can I keep savory pumpkin dip? If you’re lucky enough to have leftovers, pumpkin dip will stay fresh in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. We don’t recommend freezing this dip, as it tends to separate and not have a very good texture after thawing. How much can you taste the pumpkin in this dip? You’ll definitely be able to taste the pumpkin, but it’s not overpowering – just a pleasant pumpkin note that blends harmoniously with the cheese and bacon. Is there a sweet version of this dip? Yes! We also love making this sweet Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip in the fall. It goes great with any kind of fruit or on toast. Is savory pumpkin dip gluten-free? Yes! This dip is completely gluten-free. Just serve it with gluten-free crackers or bread and you’re all set. Print Savory Pumpkin Dip This Savory Pumpkin Dip is creamy, cheesy, and delicious. Serve it warm with crackers or your choice of breads. It's a crowd pleaser, and one moderate batch can feed the entire crowd. Course Appetizer, SnackCuisine AmericanDiet Gluten Free, VegetarianMethod Assemble, Mixing Prep Time 10 minutes minutesTotal Time 10 minutes minutes Servings 8 servings Calories 236kcal Author Amy Dong Ingredients8 oz regular cream cheese softened½ cup shredded cheddar cheese½ cup pure pumpkin puree½ cup roasted pepitas shelled pumpkin seeds5 slices bacon cooked and crumbled3 green onions thinly sliced½ tsp onion powder½ tsp garlic powder½ tsp black pepper plus more to taste½ tsp kosher salt plus more to taste½ tsp ground cinnamon InstructionsMicrowave cream cheese in a microwavable bowl in 30 second increments until very soft.Stir in all other ingredients and mix well with a wooden spoon to combine. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Chill until ready to serve. When ready to serve, reheat dip in microwave or in a small fondue pot. Stir again. Garnish with extra bacon and green onions, if desired. Serve warm, with crackers or breads. Notes This entire recipe can be made the night before, chilled in the fridge, and reheated in the microwave or in a fondue heater.  Make sure to grab regular cream cheese. The low-fat version won’t blend as well or end up as creamy as we want for this recipe. For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon.  Serve Savory Pumpkin Dip with these Homemade Cheddar Cheese Crackers, this Naan (Grilled Flatbread), or your favorite veggies!   If you enjoyed this recipe, please come back and give it a rating. We hearing from you!  Join our Free Recipe Club and get our newest, best recipes each week! NutritionCalories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 392mg | Potassium: 178mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2886IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 1mg More To Cook And Eat Caramelized Onion Dip Recipe – Perfect for game days, holidays, and parties, this sweet and savory dip is an instant crowd-pleaser. Roasted Garlic Hummus – You haven’t truly tasted hummus until you’ve made it at home, and the roasted garlic in this recipe takes it to the next level! Hot Imitation Crab Dip – Imitation Crab Dip takes only 15 minutes to make and is truly hearty and satisfying. Easy Cheesy Chicken Dip – This easy chicken dip takes just 5 ingredients and 5 minutes of your time. It’s the perfect party dip served with crackers and bread! The post Savory Pumpkin Dip appeared first on Chew Out Loud.