# Ingredient List:
→ Bread Bowls
01 - 6 small round sourdough rolls
→ Roasted Vegetables
02 - 1 cup butternut squash, peeled and diced
03 - 1 cup Brussels sprouts, halved
04 - 1 cup baby carrots, chopped
05 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
06 - 1 small red onion, sliced
07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
08 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
09 - 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
10 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Cheese Dip
11 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
12 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
13 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
14 - 1 cup whole milk
15 - 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
16 - 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
17 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
18 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
19 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
20 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
21 - 2 tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds
# Steps:
01 - Heat oven to 400°F (200°C) and set aside two baking sheets.
02 - Slice the tops from each sourdough roll and hollow out the centers, maintaining approximately a 1/2-inch wall. Keep tops and insides for dipping. Arrange bread bowls on a baking sheet and loosely cover.
03 - On a separate baking sheet, combine butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, carrots, bell pepper, and red onion with olive oil, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Roast vegetables for 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway, until golden and tender.
04 - While vegetables roast, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until aromatic, about 1 minute. Incorporate flour and cook for 1 additional minute.
05 - Gradually whisk in whole milk, stirring until mixture is smooth. Simmer gently, stirring continuously, until thickened (3–5 minutes). Reduce heat to low and add cheddar, cream cheese, and Parmesan, mixing until smooth and fully melted. Season with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Keep warm until serving.
06 - Layer roasted vegetables in each prepared bread bowl. Spoon warm cheese dip generously over the vegetables.
07 - Top filled bowls with chopped chives and toasted pumpkin seeds. Serve immediately with reserved bread pieces for dipping.
