Gratin of Pumpkin And Potatoes

1. 1

   Combine the potatoes and pumpkin in a saucepan, cover with salted water, bring to a simmer and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Drain and mash the pumpkin and potatoes, using a ricer or a sieve.

3. 3

   Return them to the saucepan and stir in the sage, chives, milk, two tablespoons of the butter and three tablespoons of the cheese.

4. 4

   Season to taste with salt.

5. 5

   About 20 minutes before serving, preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

6. 6

   Lightly butter a 9-inch round pie pan.

7. 7

   Spread the potato and pumpkin mixture in the pan.

8. 8

   Smooth the top surface lightly with a fork, then brush with the remaining butter.

9. 9

   Sprinkle with the bread crumbs and the remaining cheese.

10. 10

    Bake about 20 minutes, until the mixture is heated through and the top is lightly browned.

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    Serve at once.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.