Pumpkin Gratin Recipe

Name: Pumpkin Gratin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole 3-pound pumpkin; 1 cup chicken broth; Salt to taste; Freshly ground black pepper to taste; 2 ounces smoked bacon, finely diced, preferably applewood-smoked; 1 large red onion, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced (optional); 1/2 cup minced oil-marinated sun-dried tomatoes; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves (no stems); 1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage leaves; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 3 tablespoons heavy cream; 2 tablespoons plus 1/3 cup finely grated Gruyere cheese; 1/4 cup coarse fresh white-bread crumbs

Servings: persons

1 whole 3-pound pumpkin
1 cup chicken broth
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 ounces smoked bacon, finely diced, preferably applewood-smoked
1 large red onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced (optional)
1/2 cup minced oil-marinated sun-dried tomatoes
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves (no stems)
1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage leaves
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons heavy cream
2 tablespoons plus 1/3 cup finely grated Gruyere cheese
1/4 cup coarse fresh white-bread crumbs

1
Cut the pumpkin in half and, with a knife, remove the flesh from inside.
2
Discard the seeds and cut flesh into thin slices.
3
Place the slices and chicken broth, or 1 cup lightly salted water, in a saucepan.
4
Simmer, covered but stirring frequently, until just tender, about 10 minutes.
5
Drain, transfer to a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
6
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
7
Cook the bacon until it begins to crisp.
8
Drain on paper towels.
9
Stir in the onion and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 7 minutes.
10
Remove from heat; stir in the tomatoes, thyme and sage and let cool slightly.
11
Stir the onion mixture, bacon, eggs, cream and 2 tablespoons of cheese into the pumpkin.
12
Place mixture into a 9-inch gratin dish or 2 1/2-quart shallow baking dish, smoothing the top.
13
Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and the bread crumbs.
14
Bake until nicely browned, about 30 minutes.

370

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole 3-pound pumpkin, 1 cup chicken broth, Salt to taste, Freshly ground black pepper to taste, and more.

Yes, Pumpkin Gratin falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pumpkin Gratin

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