Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with our Pumpkin Gruyère Gratin with Thyme, a symphony of flavors that will warm your soul. This delectable dish features a creamy pumpkin purée base, perfectly complemented by the nutty and sharp flavors of Gruyère cheese. The addition of fresh thyme adds an aromatic touch, elevating the gratin to a culinary masterpiece.
This recipe is a delightful combination of sweet pumpkin, savory cheese, and fragrant herbs. The gratin is rich and creamy, with a crispy, golden-brown top. It's perfect for a cozy dinner party or a special occasion.
But that's not all! Along with the main recipe, we also offer variations to suit your preferences.
For a vegetarian version, simply omit the bacon. The gratin will still be equally delicious and satisfying.
If you're looking for a richer flavor, try using a combination of Gruyère and Parmesan cheeses. The Parmesan will add a slightly salty and nutty flavor that pairs well with the pumpkin.
For a touch of spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or paprika to the pumpkin purée. This will give the gratin a subtle heat that will balance out the sweetness of the pumpkin.
No matter which variation you choose, you're sure to enjoy this Pumpkin Gruyère Gratin with Thyme. It's a dish that will quickly become a family favorite. So gather your ingredients and let's get cooking!
POTATO AND PUMPKIN GRATIN
A bit of a twist from your standard au gratin potatoes ... layers of thinly sliced potatoes and pumpkin combined with Swiss Gruyere and a hint of thyme make for a tasty and elegant side dish.
Provided by Kim's Cooking Now
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash
Time 1h30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 1-quart casserole dish.
- Slice the potatoes and pumpkin with a mandolin into 1/8-inch thick slices, using the mandolin's 3-millimeter setting.
- Place 1/2 of the pumpkin slices on the bottom of the prepared casserole dish. Season with salt and pepper, add 1/4 of the thyme, and 1/4 of the Gruyere cheese. Layer 1/2 of the potato slices on top, season with salt and pepper, add 1/4 of the thyme, and 1/4 of the Gruyere. Repeat pumpkin layer and potato layer each one more time, using up remaining seasoning and Gruyere.
- Pour half and half evenly over the top and cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to bake another 15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and top is nicely browned. Remove from oven and let sit for 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.6 calories, Carbohydrate 16.6 g, Cholesterol 25.1 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 74.8 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
PUMPKIN GRATIN
This is a tasty way to have pumpkin in a savory, rather than sweet, dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375 degrees. Rub a 2-quart gratin dish with garlic clove, and generously spread with butter. Set aside.
- Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs. Season with salt and pepper, and stir until crumbs have separated, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl, and stir in parsley. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine pumpkin, thyme, and chives. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer pumpkin mixture to prepared dish.
- In a small saucepan, combine cream and nutmeg. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; simmer 5 minutes. Pour cream over pumpkin mixture.
- Transfer gratin dish to oven, and bake 20 minutes. Remove from oven; stir gently. Return to oven, and bake until cream has thickened and is bubbling, about 10 minutes. Remove from oven.
- Turn on broiler. Sprinkle gratin with the reserved breadcrumb mixture, and broil until deep golden brown, about 2 minutes. Serve immediately.
PUMPKIN GRATIN
Provided by Julia Reed
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cut the pumpkin in half and, with a knife, remove the flesh from inside. Discard the seeds and cut flesh into thin slices. Place the slices and chicken broth, or 1 cup lightly salted water, in a saucepan. Simmer, covered but stirring frequently, until just tender, about 10 minutes. Drain, transfer to a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Cook the bacon until it begins to crisp. Drain on paper towels. Stir in the onion and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 7 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in the tomatoes, thyme and sage and let cool slightly.
- Stir the onion mixture, bacon, eggs, cream and 2 tablespoons of cheese into the pumpkin.
- Place mixture into a 9-inch gratin dish or 2 1/2-quart shallow baking dish, smoothing the top. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and the bread crumbs. Bake until nicely browned, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 185, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 634 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams
GRUYERE GRATIN WITH THYME
This side dish is almost as delicious when served the next day.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a shallow 1 1/2-quart baking dish, and set dish aside. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream, milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Immerse the bread strips in the egg mixture. Immediately transfer strips to the baking dish, and arrange randomly on the bottom. Pour the white wine and any remaining egg mixture over the bread strips. Sprinkle the grated cheese and thyme leaves over top.
- Transfer baking dish to oven. Bake until the gratin is puffy, the center has set, and the cheese is brown and bubbly, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from oven, and serve.
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cut pumpkin or butternut squash.
- If you don't have a mandoline, you can use a sharp knife to thinly slice the vegetables.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when searing the vegetables. Cook them in batches if necessary.
- Use a good quality Gruyère cheese for the best flavor.
- Garnish the gratin with fresh thyme or parsley before serving.
Conclusion:
This pumpkin Gruyère gratin is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for fall. The combination of sweet pumpkin, nutty Gruyère cheese, and aromatic thyme is simply irresistible. Serve it with roasted chicken, pork, or fish for a complete meal.
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