Low Carb Jack O’Lantern Dip

4.75 from 8 votes

This easy Jack O'Lantern Dip is a warm, cheesy keto Halloween dip made with cream cheese, melted sharp cheddar and a black olive face. Just three ingredients and 10 minutes, with about 4g net carbs per serving!

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Makes: 4 Servings

Net Carbs: 4

Calories: 325

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients

US CustomaryMetric

8 oz cream cheese softened
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese orange cheddar for the best color
4 tbs finely chopped black olives drained and patted dry

Equipment

Broiler-safe round serving dish such as a stoneware pie dish
Offset spatula

Step-by-Step Instructions

Set an oven rack about 6 inches below the broiler and preheat the broiler to high.
Using an offset spatula or the back of a spoon, spread the softened cream cheese onto a broiler-safe plate or dish in a round pumpkin shape, about ½ inch thick. Make the edge slightly higher than the middle.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar over the cream cheese, leaving about a ½-inch border around the edge (the cheese spreads as it melts). Pile a little extra at the top to form the stalk.
Arrange the finely chopped olives on top of the cheddar to make the jack o'lantern's eyes, nose and mouth. If your kitchen is warm, chill the plate for 10-15 minutes.
Broil for 2-4 minutes, watching closely, just until the cheddar has melted. Add a couple of cucumber sticks at the top for a stem if you like, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 325kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 10gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 92mgSodium: 544mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 0gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1076IUVitamin C: 0mgCalcium: 259mgIron: 0mgNet Carbs: 4g

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Notes

Leave about a half-inch border when you add the cheddar, since it spreads toward the edge as it melts. If your kitchen is warm, chill the assembled plate for 10-15 minutes before broiling so the pumpkin keeps its shape.

Serve with cucumber or celery sticks, bell pepper strips, low carb crackers or pork rinds.

Leftovers keep in the fridge, covered, for up to 3 days. Not suitable for freezing.

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Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is my best approximation. Net carbs are calculated as the total grams carbs minus the total grams of fiber.