Recipe: Pumpkin Au Gratin with Old Comte Cheese

Ingredients:

• 1 medium-sized pumpkin, peeled and sliced
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup grated old Comte cheese
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and sauté garlic for a few minutes until fragrant.
3. Add pumpkin slices, salt, and pepper. Cook until pumpkin is tender, about 10 minutes.
4. Add nutmeg and heavy cream. Stir until well combined and cook for another 5 minutes.
5. Remove skillet from heat and sprinkle grated Comte cheese over the pumpkin mixture and toss gently.
6. Transfer the pumpkin mixture into a baking dish and sprinkle breadcrumbs over the top.
7. Bake the pumpkin au gratin for approximately 20 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
8. Allow the dish to cool for a few minutes before serving.

Verdict:

This dish is a perfect side dish for holiday dinners. The rich flavor of old Comte cheese with creamy pumpkin is mouthwatering. Serve it hot for a more enjoyable experience.

Serving Suggestions:

• Serve pumpkin au gratin with roasted chicken or turkey.
• Pair it with a green salad for a healthy and balanced meal.
• Enjoy pumpkin au gratin as a hearty vegetarian meal by pairing it with a slice of crunchy bread.