One of my favorite "fall" people has to be Julie Mullins. Her birthday is on Halloween and she exudes the festive spirit of this holiday in a joyful way. She also has some of the best Halloween related recipes such as the following Pumpkin Dip. Enjoy!

Pumpkin Dip

1 pumpkin (4 - 6 pounds), washed and dried

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 cloves garlic, minced (or garlic powder)

6 ounces swiss cheese, shredded

4 slices white bread, toasted & crumbled

2 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded

1 pint half and half

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Cut 2 inch slice from top of pumpkin and save.

Remove seeds and fibers from pumpkin.

Blend oil & garlic and rub into inside of pumpkin.

Place pumpkin in a large roasting pan.

Alternate layers of toast crumbs and cheeses inside of pumpkin.

Combine half and half, salt, pepper, and nutmeg and pour over layers in pumpkin.

Replace top and bake pumpkin 2 hours, gently stirring contents after 1 1/2 hours.

Serve with Frito Scoops or flatbread.