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4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 clove garlic, minced

1 12-ounce bottle hard cider

1/2 cup pure pumpkin puree

1 teaspoon dijon mustard

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Pinch of cayenne pepper

4 ounces cream cheese, cut into pieces

3 cups shredded cheddar cheese (about 12 ounces)

Chopped fresh chives, for topping