Pumpkin Fondue

Difficulty - Moderate

Yield - 4 servings

Prep Time - 20 minutes

Cook Time - 1 hour

Ingredients

• 3-4 lbs. sugar pie pumpkin, raw
• 1 baguette, sliced and toasted
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 2 cups mixed Swiss cheeses (gruyere, ementhaler), grated
• 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2. Cut cap off of pumpkin and scoop out inside.
3. Salt the inside and rub the outside of the pumpkin with olive oil.
4. Layer toasted baguette slices, cheese, and cream and broth and spice mixture inside pumpkin, until it reaches 1" from the top.
5. Replace top and place in baking dish; bake for 1 hour.

Wine Pairing Suggestion: Gallo Family Vineyards Two Rock Chardonnay