STUFFED PUMPKIN

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Step aside, jack-o'-lanterns. We've got another reason to carve a pumpkin.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 1/2 cups chestnuts
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound fresh porcini mushrooms, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 pound fresh chanterelle mushrooms, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 loaf (1 pound) Pullman or other white sandwich bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 pound carrots, peeled and diced
2 large onions, finely chopped
8 celery stalks, diced
1 large sweet potato, peeled, cored, and diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups Turkey Stock or low-sodium store-bought chicken or vegetable broth
4 Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
3 large eggs
1 cheese pumpkin (10 to 12 pounds)

Steps:

  • Cut a slit in each chestnut with scissors or a paring knife. Cook chestnuts in a pot of boiling water for 20 minutes, then drain in a colander. When cool enough to handle, peel off and discard shells and inner brown skins.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large saute pan over medium high until shimmering. Saute chestnuts, stirring occasionally, until they begin to brown. With a slotted spoon, transfer chestnuts to a plate. Add both mushrooms to skillet and saute, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms release their juices and begin to turn golden, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and season with salt. Add bread cubes, and toss to mix.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in same pan over medium high. Add carrots, onions, celery, sweet potato, and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to brown, about 10 minutes. Add stock and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer contents of pan to bread mixture along with the chestnuts. Add apples, herbs, and another 3 tablespoons olive oil. Toss well and season stuffing with salt and pepper, then mix in the eggs.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Remove top of pumpkin by cutting a circle about 5 inches in diameter around stem with a paring knife: reserve top. Scrape out and discard seeds and stringy flesh from pumpkin. Rub inside of pumpkin with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Spoon stuffing into pumpkin and replace top. Bake stuffed pumpkin on a rimmed baking sheet until pumpkin is tender when pierced with a skewer, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. (Do not overcook pumpkin or the side may split.) To serve, remove top and scoop out stuffing and some pumpkin flesh with a large spoon.

ajibola Ayomikun kenny
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This stuffed pumpkin was amazing! The flavors were perfect and the pumpkin was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Cliff McGrath
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This stuffed pumpkin was a bit dry. I think I should have added more liquid to the filling. Otherwise, it was a good recipe.


Faruk Mdpearu
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This stuffed pumpkin was delicious! The pumpkin was soft and tender and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Inise Taga
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I made this stuffed pumpkin for my family and they loved it. The pumpkin was soft and flavorful and the filling was creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.


Narendra Bogati
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This stuffed pumpkin was a great way to use up leftover pumpkin puree. The filling was delicious and the pumpkin was cooked perfectly.


Benetta Richardson
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This stuffed pumpkin was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred a less sweet filling.


Md Alamin Islam student
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This was my first time making stuffed pumpkin and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious.


Rachelle Ashley
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I'm not a big fan of pumpkin, but I loved this stuffed pumpkin. The filling was so flavorful and the pumpkin was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Yaazir Siciid
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This stuffed pumpkin was a great way to use up leftover pumpkin puree. The filling was delicious and the pumpkin was cooked perfectly.


Ashaba Ronald Jk
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I made this stuffed pumpkin for my Halloween party and it was a hit! The kids loved it and the adults thought it was delicious too.


inzamam ali Shah
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This stuffed pumpkin was amazing! The flavors were perfect and the pumpkin was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Wezzee Uchiha
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This stuffed pumpkin was a bit dry. I think I should have added more liquid to the filling. Otherwise, it was a good recipe.


Zaffar Khosa
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This stuffed pumpkin was delicious! The pumpkin was soft and tender and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


tchekove reney
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I'm not a big fan of pumpkin, but I loved this stuffed pumpkin. The filling was so flavorful and the pumpkin was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Timilehin Tesyimony
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This stuffed pumpkin was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The end result was a beautiful and delicious dish that was perfect for a special occasion.


Logan Kukulski
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I made this stuffed pumpkin for my family and they loved it. The pumpkin was soft and flavorful and the filling was creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.


Rudrayani Shrestha
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This was my first time making stuffed pumpkin and it was easier than I thought. The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious.


demain berebofigha
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I made this stuffed pumpkin for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. Thanks for sharing!


Serena McCann
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The pumpkin was cooked perfectly and the filling was delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Mian Irfan Wattu
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This stuffed pumpkin was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The flavors were amazing and the presentation was beautiful. I will definitely be making this again.