MASHED POTATO-PUMPKIN GRATIN

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How can you go wrong with all the favorites of the holidays? Here you have a wonderful combination of mashed potatoes and pumpkin, and to make it all the better, just add cheese. This was in a cooking club of america magazine. Check out my holiday menu to see some great things to pair this side dish with.

Provided by SaffronMeSilly

Categories     Potato

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 lbs russet potatoes (3-4 large, peeled, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces)
1 large garlic clove
3/4 cup mascarpone cheese (can substitute cream cheese)
1/2 cup half-and-half (warm)
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/3 cups canned pumpkin
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded gruyere cheese (swiss cheese)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375. Spray 1 1/2 to 2 qt gratin or baking dish with cooking spray. Boil potatoes and garlic in large pot of salted water over medium heat 15 to 20 minutes or until tender. Drain; return potatoes to pot. Stir over low heat 1 minute or until excess moisture has evaporated.
  • Mash potatoes until smooth. Stir in mascarpone cheese, half and half, and butter until mascarpone and butter are melted. Vigorously stir in pumpkin, salt, and pepper until smooth. Spoon into baking dish; sprinkle with gruyere (gratin can be made to this point 4 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.).
  • Bake 30-35 minutes or until hot and cheese is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.7, Fat 9.3, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 28.1, Sodium 253.4, Carbohydrate 33.9, Fiber 5, Sugar 2.8, Protein 8.4

Kamran Rajpoot
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This gratin is a great way to sneak some vegetables into your kids' diets. They'll love the creamy mashed potatoes and cheese, and they won't even notice the pumpkin.


Mandi Sweeny
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I've never made a gratin before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.


cedric henry
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Khuram Jaffri
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I thought the gratin was a bit too cheesy. I would use less cheese next time.


Hayat Hasas
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I made this gratin for a Friendsgiving dinner and everyone loved it. It's a great dish to share with friends and family.


SLOW
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This gratin is a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes.


Arbaz Yousaf
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I wasn't sure about the combination of pumpkin and mashed potatoes, but I was pleasantly surprised. The two flavors go together really well.


Syed Hamzapfm
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I've made this gratin several times now and it's always a success. It's the perfect dish for a special occasion.


Batuusa Mariam
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This is my new favorite comfort food. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Mason Spradbury
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I thought the gratin was a bit bland. I added some extra salt and pepper and it was much better.


TACOSXD
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This gratin was delicious! I made it for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone asked for the recipe.


Augustina Anaaba
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I would have liked the recipe to include instructions for making the mashed potatoes from scratch.


Colonel Duvall
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This dish was a disappointment. The pumpkin flavor was overpowering and the gratin was too sweet for my taste.


Tahira Misti
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I followed the recipe exactly and the gratin turned out perfectly. It was creamy, cheesy, and flavorful. My guests loved it!


Sarah Savage
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This gratin was easy to make and turned out beautifully. I'm definitely making it again for Thanksgiving.


P SERIES
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I'm not usually a fan of pumpkin, but this dish changed my mind. The pumpkin flavor was subtle and perfectly complemented the creamy mashed potatoes.


Krystal Burrell
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This mashed potato pumpkin gratin was a hit with my family! The combination of sweet pumpkin and savory mashed potatoes was perfect, and the crispy cheese topping was the icing on the cake.