Spicy Minced Meat Kabocha Casserole for the Holiday

Name: Spicy Minced Meat Kabocha Casserole for the Holidays
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 Kabocha squash; 150 grams Mixed ground beef and pork; 75 grams Onion; 1 clove Garlic; 1 Egg; 1/2 tsp Nutmeg (powdered); 1/3 tsp Salt; 1 Black pepper (coarsely ground); 1/2 tsp Cinnamon (powdered); 1 tsp Honey; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1 Black pepper (coarsely ground); 60 ml Whipped cream; 1 Panko; 1 Parmesan cheese; 1 Olive oil; 1 Pink peppercorns; 1 Parsley

Servings: persons

1/4 Kabocha squash
150 grams Mixed ground beef and pork
75 grams Onion
1 clove Garlic
1 Egg
1/2 tsp Nutmeg (powdered)
1/3 tsp Salt
1 Black pepper (coarsely ground)
1/2 tsp Cinnamon (powdered)
1 tsp Honey
1/2 tsp Salt
1 Black pepper (coarsely ground)
60 ml Whipped cream
1 Panko
1 Parmesan cheese
1 Olive oil
1 Pink peppercorns
1 Parsley

1
Quickly wash the kabocha squash, wrap loosely in plastic wrap without drying it, and microwave at 500 W for 3 minutes to make it easy to cut.
2
Cut into chunks large enough to cut the holly leaves out, loosely wrap in plastic wrap once again, and microwave at 500 W for 5 minutes to make it soft enough to mash.
3
Scrape the kabocha off with a spoon and transfer to a bowl.
4
Mash while it is still hot, and cut about 12 leaves out of the rind with a holly leaf cookie cutter.
5
Finely chop the garlic and onions.
6
Separate the eggs into yolks and whites.
7
Saute the garlic in 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, add onions once the garlic is aromatic, and slowly saute over low heat until transparent.
8
Add ground meat, and once the meat has broken up, and season with A.
9
Turn off the heat, and mix in the egg white once it has cooled down a little.
10
Add egg yolks and whipped cream to the kabocha, mix well, and season with B.
11
Layer the ground meat from Step 5 and the kabocha from Step 6 in a gratin or casserole dish in that order, sprinkle panko, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil, place the holly leaves cut from the kabocha rinds on top by pairing 2 together, and line up in a circle.
12
Bake at 220C for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
13
Place 2 kernels of pink peppercorns between 2 leaves, sprinkle with parsley, and it is done.
14
Adjust the baking time according to your oven.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 Kabocha squash, 150 grams Mixed ground beef and pork, 75 grams Onion, 1 clove Garlic, and more.

Yes, Spicy Minced Meat Kabocha Casserole for the Holidays falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

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Spicy Minced Meat Kabocha Casserole for the Holidays

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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