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

Timothy Lenasi
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I made this gratin for a vegetarian friend, and she loved it! It's a great meatless main dish that's perfect for any occasion.


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


Niamatullah Paktiawal
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I would recommend using fresh pumpkin puree instead of canned pumpkin puree. It gives the gratin a much better flavor.


Muhammad Rabiu Ibrahim
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This gratin was a bit too time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. It was absolutely delicious!


Stoke
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra spices to give it more flavor.


poonam rai
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This gratin was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less cheese next time.


Bodrul Alam
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I love the combination of mashed potatoes and pumpkin in this gratin. It's a unique and flavorful dish that's perfect for a fall dinner. I highly recommend it!


Md Suchso khan
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This gratin was absolutely delicious! The mashed potatoes were creamy and smooth, the pumpkin added a nice sweetness, and the cheese topping was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again.


Sheikh Sheharyar
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to serve for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. I highly recommend it!


Victoria Gasal
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. I had some leftover from Thanksgiving dinner, and this was the perfect way to use them up. The gratin was delicious and a great way to warm up on a cold night.


Azadara ali abbas
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I'm not a big fan of pumpkin, but I really enjoyed this gratin. The pumpkin flavor was subtle and not overpowering. The dish was creamy, cheesy, and very satisfying.


Hannah Newey
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I made this recipe for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I especially liked the addition of pumpkin, which gave the gratin a unique and delicious flavor.


Susan Shesue
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. I was able to whip it up in no time, and it turned out perfectly. The gratin was creamy, cheesy, and full of flavor. I highly recommend it!


Ssenkatuuka Henry
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This mashed potato pumpkin gratin was a hit with my family! The combination of creamy mashed potatoes, sweet pumpkin, and crispy cheese topping was irresistible. I will definitely be making this again.