Pecan Pumpkin Butter Dip

About a month ago, my tennis team had an end-of-season get-together. Everyone brought a variety of appetizers and sweets. It was here that I first tasted Louise's contribution: Pecan Pumpkin Butter Dip. It's a wonderful salty/sweet combination. I knew then it would be a perfect new appetizer to share at Mom and Dad's Christmas Eve celebration.

It's especially a winner when you realize just how easy it is to make. Simply layer a few ingredients and you're done! Louise used to work at Williams-Sonoma, and it turns out that this is one of their store favorite recipes. Evidently, their pumpkin butter is quite popular and sells out each season. How am I just now learning about what is now a new favorite of mine? If you go to their website, you'll find even more recipes that you can make with this versatile ingredient.

If you're looking for a quick, yet tasty appetizer, look no further. This is great with crackers, apple slices, crudites, etc. I'll be serving mine tomorrow with Wheat Thins . . . the limited edition holiday kind for an added festive touch!

Pecan Pumpkin Butter Dip

Ingredients:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened at room temperature
• 4 oz Muirhead Pecan Pumpkin Butter
• 3 strips of bacon, cooked and diced
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Directions:
Layer the above ingredients in the order given. That's it! 

Team "Over Served" - November 2014

Adapted from: Williams Sonoma