Steps to Make Cherry Jack Rum

Creamy Basil Jack O' Pumpkin

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Recipe Summary 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.

Ingredients | Cherry Jack Rum

½ teaspoon vegetable oil

½ white onion, chopped

1 tablespoon crushed garlic

½ teaspoon cracked black pepper

4 cups peeled, cubed pumpkin

½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

2 tablespoons herb mayonnaise

½ teaspoon basil puree

Directions

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.

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.

Info | Cherry Jack Rum

prep: 10 mins cook: 30 mins total: 40 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings

TAG : Creamy Basil Jack O' Pumpkin

Side Dish, Vegetables, Squash,