Jack-O'-Lantern Onion Dip Recipe

Jack-O'-Lantern Onion Dip

• Difficulty: Easy
• Servings: 6 to 8
• Nutritional Information (per serving, based on 8 servings):
• Calories: 606
• Total Fat: 43 g
• Saturated Fat: 18 g
• Carbohydrates: 32 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Protein: 22 g
• Cholesterol: 111 mg
• Sodium: 938 mg
• Total Time: 55 minutes
• Active Time: 30 minutes

Transform your Halloween gathering with this spooky Jack-O'-Lantern Onion Dip! Cheesy, creamy, and packed with surprise jalapeo heat, it's the ultimate crowd-pleaser that'll have everyone reaching for more.

Ingredients:

• Nonstick cooking spray, for greasing the baking dish
• 1 large egg
• 1 tube (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza dough
• All-purpose flour, for rolling out the dough
• 12 cubes of sharp Cheddar cheese plus 1 cup shredded Cheddar, with extra for topping
• 1 to 2 jalapeos, sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
• 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan
• 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh chives
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium yellow onion, grated
• 3 blue corn tortilla chips, plus more for serving
• 1/4 cup black olives, sliced

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 400F. Lightly coat a 10-inch round baking dish or skillet with nonstick spray.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and 1 tablespoon of water; set this egg wash aside.
3. On a flour-dusted surface, roll out the pizza dough. Cut into 12 rectangular pieces. Brush each with egg wash.
4. Place one Cheddar cube in the center of each rectangle. Add jalapeo slices to every other piece for a fiery twist. Fold dough over fillings, seal, and shape into balls. Arrange around the edge of the prepared dish.
5. In a medium bowl, mix shredded Cheddar, cream cheese, mayonnaise, mozzarella, Parmesan, chives, salt, pepper, garlic, and grated onion until smooth. Spoon into the dish's center and sprinkle with extra Cheddar.
6. Bake 20 to 25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
7. Top the dip with blue corn chips and olive slices to create a grinning Jack-o'-lantern face. Serve warm with extra chipswatch the magic happen as guests discover the spicy surprises!

Chef's tip: Tease your guests about the hidden jalapeos in some balls for mild bites and others for spicy thrillspure party fun!