Pumpkin Gruyère Gratin With Thyme
Serves: 6
Leola Gaylord
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
54
Spice
57
Sweetness
51
Sourness
39
mins
Prep time (avg)
4
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1 tsp
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil1 tsp
Butter1 medium
Onion (halved and sliced)1.5 tsps
Kosher Salt (divided)1 tsp
Pepper (freshly ground)3 cup
Heavy Cream1 pinch
Cayenne Pepper2 tsps
CornstarchDirections:
1
Preheat oven to 425°F
2
In a medium skillet over medium heat, heat the oil and butter
3
Add the onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook until softened and starting to brown, 8 to 10 minutes, tossing occasionally
4
Transfer to a 3-quart gratin dish and add pumpkin, thyme leaves, and 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper and toss to combine
5
Roast until squash is soft, tossing halfway through, about 45 minutes
6
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine cream, reserved thyme stems, garlic, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, cayenne, and nutmeg
7
Bring to a simmer, whisk in cornstarch, and cook for 1 minute
8
Turn off heat, cover, and let steep about 30 minutes
9
Once squash is tender, remove thyme stems from cream mixture and pour cream over squash
10
Sprinkle with cheese and then breadcrumbs
11
Return to oven and cook until cream is bubbling, 5 to 7 minutes
12
Broil until top is golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes
13
Serve immediately
14
Preheat oven to 425°F
15
In a medium skillet over medium heat, heat the oil and butter
16
Add the onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook until softened and starting to brown, 8 to 10 minutes, tossing occasionally
17
Transfer to a 3-quart gratin dish and add pumpkin, thyme leaves, and 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper and toss to combine
18
Roast until squash is soft, tossing halfway through, about 45 minutes
19
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine cream, reserved thyme stems, garlic, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, cayenne, and nutmeg
20
Bring to a simmer, whisk in cornstarch, and cook for 1 minute
21
Turn off heat, cover, and let steep about 30 minutes
22
Once squash is tender, remove thyme stems from cream mixture and pour cream over squash
23
Sprinkle with cheese and then breadcrumbs
24
Return to oven and cook until cream is bubbling, 5 to 7 minutes
25
Broil until top is golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes
26
Serve immediately