Cheddar Ale Pretzel Ball

Mix bacon and walnuts together, set aside. Combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese and seasoning mix until well blended. Chill until firm. Shape into a ball and roll in bacon and nut mixture.

Preheat oven to 450˚F. Combine flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, cream of tartar and seasoning. Using a mixer, add in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in cheese. Make an indentation in the middle of the flour mixture and add milk all at once. Using a fork, stir just until mixture is moist. Roll dough out onto lightly floured surface. Knead dough until it holds together. Pat dough until ¾ inch thick. Cut dough with 2-inch biscuit cutter. Place dough circles 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, 10-15 minutes. Makes 12 biscuits.

Combine all ingredients; blend well. Let chill 2 hours. Roll in nuts.

Melt butter in a large skillet. Whisk in flour and for 1 minute. Whisk in chicken stock and simmer until reduced, 3- 5 minutes. Whisk in honey followed by milk and seasoning. Cook, stirring often, until thickened; whisk in pumpkin. Stir in 2 cups of cheese; salt and pepper to taste. Stir in pasta. Pour into a 13x9-inch casserole dish and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Broil until cheese is melted and bubbling.