Pumpkin-Hard Cider Cheese Dip

• 4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 12 -ounce bottle hard cider
• 1/2 cup pure pumpkin puree
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• Kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• Pinch of cayenne pepper
• 4 ounces cream cheese, cut into pieces
• 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese (about 12 ounces)
• Chopped fresh chives, for topping

1. Cook the bacon in a medium skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until browned and crisp, about 7 minutes.
2. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
3. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
4. Whisk in the flour and garlic; cook, stirring, until incorporated, about 2 minutes.
5. Whisk in the cider, pumpkin puree, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt, the pie spice and cayenne until smooth.
6. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 3 minutes.
7. Gradually whisk in the cream cheese and cheddar until melted and smooth, about 2 minutes.
8. Transfer the dip to a bowl; top with the bacon and chives.
9. Serve with sliced apples or raisin-nut bread.
10. Photograph by Kana Okada

bacon, unsalted butter, flour, clove garlic, hard cider, pumpkin puree, mustard, worcestershire sauce, kosher salt, pumpkin pie spice, cayenne pepper, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, fresh chives

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/pumpkin-hard-cider-cheese-dip.html (may not work)