Description
Crockpot Creamy Pumpkin Chili is the ultimate comfort dish for chilly autumn nights, combining the rich, velvety texture of pumpkin with savory beans and aromatic spices. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, allowing you to enjoy a hearty meal with minimal effort. Simply toss all your ingredients into the crockpot, set it to cook, and let the flavors meld together beautifully. With a touch of cream cheese for added creaminess and customizable toppings like green onions and cheddar cheese, this chili is sure to warm you from the inside out. Enjoy this nourishing pumpkin dish that celebrates the essence of fall!
Ingredients
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- 1 package maple breakfast links
- 2 cans great northern beans
- 1 can whole corn kernels
- 1 can diced green chilies
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 can pure pumpkin puree
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 8 ounces plain cream cheese
Instructions
- Prepare sausage by removing casings and crumbling into a skillet over medium heat. Cook until browned (about 8-10 minutes) and drain excess fat.
- In your crockpot, combine cooked sausage with great northern beans, corn, diced green chilies, diced tomatoes, pumpkin puree, chicken stock, cumin, chili powder, nutmeg, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Set the crockpot on low and cook for 6-8 hours.
- About 20-30 minutes before serving, add cream cheese cut into chunks. Microwave until softened for easier blending into the chili.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 25mg