SAVORY PUMPKIN CASSEROLE

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This pumpkin casserole isn't sweet--perfect with roast pork.

Provided by sktcporter

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 (2 pound) pumpkin
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
2 eggs
¾ cup milk
¾ cup farmer's cheese or ricotta cheese

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Coat a large baking dish with oil or cooking spray.
Cut pumpkin in half, and remove seeds; cut into 1/4 inch thick slices. Peel slices, and place pumpkin slices into a large bowl. Toss with onion and melted butter, and season with salt and white pepper. Arrange in prepared baking dish.
Bake pumpkin in preheated oven for 30 minutes. In a mixing bowl, beat eggs with milk and cheese; pour mixture over pumpkin in baking dish. Continue baking for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.8 g, Cholesterol 74.6 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 232.7 mg, Sugar 4.7 g