GRATIN OF PUMPKIN AND POTATOES

Gratin of Pumpkin And Potatoes image

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds boiling potatoes, peeled and cut in chunks
3 cups raw pumpkin, cut in chunks
Salt
1/2 teaspoon ground sage
1 tablespoon minced chives
3/4 cup hot milk
4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs

Steps:

Combine the potatoes and pumpkin in a saucepan, cover with salted water, bring to a simmer and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.
Drain and mash the pumpkin and potatoes, using a ricer or a sieve. Return them to the saucepan and stir in the sage, chives, milk, two tablespoons of the butter and three tablespoons of the cheese. Season to taste with salt.
About 20 minutes before serving, preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Lightly butter a 9-inch round pie pan.
Spread the potato and pumpkin mixture in the pan. Smooth the top surface lightly with a fork, then brush with the remaining butter. Sprinkle with the bread crumbs and the remaining cheese. Bake about 20 minutes, until the mixture is heated through and the top is lightly browned. Serve at once.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 244, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 525 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams