Creamy Basil Jack O' Pumpkin

I invented this delicious side dish with our leftover Halloween jack o' lanterns! Works great with your favorite chicken entree.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 168 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• ½ teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon crushed garlic
• ½ white onion, chopped
• ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
• 4 cups peeled, cubed pumpkin
• 2 tablespoons herb mayonnaise
• ½ teaspoon basil puree

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion, garlic, and pepper in hot oil until onion is golden, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir pumpkin into onion mixture and cook until pumpkin is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 2

Stir cream cheese, mayonnaise, and basil puree together in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave until warmed and smooth, about 1 minute. Pour cheese mixture over pumpkin mixture and toss to coat; cook until warmed, about 5 minutes.