Baked Pumpkin Goat Cheese

SERVINGS: 4 to 6 servings

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 8 ounces goat cheese
• 4 ounces cream cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
• 1 tablespoon sage, chopped
• 1 teaspoon thyme, chopped
• 1 clove grated garlic
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/3 cup shredded mozzarella
• Crostini, pita chips, or crackers, for serving
  

INSTRUCTIONS:

Preheat oven to 400 F.

Add the pumpkin, goat cheese, cream cheese, Parmesan, sage, thyme, garlic, and pepper to a food processor. Blend until smooth.

Transfer the mixture to a 1-quart baking dish and smooth the top. Sprinkle with mozzarella.

Bake until warmed through and cheese is melted, about 20-25 minutes.

Garnish with more thyme leaves and serve with crostini, pita chips, or crackers.