Pumpkin Gratin Recipe

This article describes how to prepare pumpkin gratin. It is a very simple recipe in three  main steps. A first one in a skillet, then baking to soften the pumpkin, and finally a last baking until the gratin is golden brown. Needless to say that this dish is good way to consume this vegetable that always singals the beginning of the fall. I do not want to underestimate the pumpkin, but what I like most in a gratin is always taking each bite with the melted cheese on top. That is why I tend to use almost the double of cheese than the quantity in the ingredient list. And you, do you like the pumpkin gratin? Do you have your own version, maybe? Do you like as much as  me the melted cheese on the top? If you want to share your thoughts, please leave a message in the comments section.

Pumpkin Gratin Recipe

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Serves: 4 Time: 1 h Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

• 1 kg of pumpkin
• 100 ml of heavy cream
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 100 g of grated emmental cheese (or more to taste)
• 1 or 2 bay leaves
• 1 onion
• Olive oil
• Salt and white pepper

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 175 ° C, top and bottom heat.
2. Peel the pumpkin and cut it into squares.
3. Peel and wash the onion. Cut it in julienne.
4. In a skillet over medium heat, heat 4 tablespoons of olive oil.
5. When the oil is hot, add the onion and saute for 5 minutes.
6. Then add the pumpkin and bay leaf. Fry stir for a few minutes.
7. Place squash and onion in a baking dish. Cover with parchment paper.
8. Bake in the middle for 20 minutes or so.
9. Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat the eggs with the cream, half of the grated cheese and nutmeg. Add salt and pepper to taste.
10. When the pumpking is tender, add the egg mixture and sprinkle with the remaining grated cheese.
11. Bake again for half an hour, or until top is golden brown to your liking.
12. It is done. Let stand a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Hints, Tips, and Tricks

• Sprinkle with chopped chives to garnish.
• You can replace the cream by evaporated milk, cream cheese or even mascarpone.
• You can add diced ham just before the second baking. Or you can add bacon that you have previously brwoned in a skillet.
• You can also add potatoes, mushrooms, leeks, carrots …
• Use the shredded cheese of your choice.

 

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