Spiced Pumpkin Potato Gratin Recipe
Side dishes are as important as the turkey on Thanksgiving Day. After all, what's a star without its supporting characters? This is one of my favorite fall recipes, and I love using it as a Thanksgiving recipe—guests won't soon forget it! There's nothing quite like creamy layers of thinly sliced potatoes mixed with spices and pumpkin. Try this recipe at your table!
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servings: 6 Ingredients:
Preparation:Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Step 2: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk the half and half with the pumpkin, spices and salt. Step 3: Peel the potatoes and slice them as thinly as possible. You can use a food processor with the slicing attachment, or a mandoline. (The thicker the slices, the longer the cooking time will be.) Step 4: Add the potato slices to the pumpkin mixture and use your hands to make sure all of the slices are separated and well coated. Step 5: Use about 1 tablespoon of the melted butter to coat the bottom and sides of an approximately 8 x 8 x 3 inch baking pan. Step 6: Add one layer of potatoes to the pan and sprinkle with a bit of salt and pepper, followed by about 1/4 cup of the cheese. Repeat this process twice more, finishing with a final layer of 1/4 cup of cheese. Step 7: If there is any excess pumpkin mixture in the bowl, pour it over the potatoes. Step 8: Drizzle the remaining 3 tablespoons of melted butter over the top evenly. Step 9: Place the pan in the preheated 375 degree F oven, and bake until the top is golden brown and the potatoes are tender, 30 to 45 minutes. (Cooking time depends on the thickness of the potato slices.) Step 10: Let the gratin rest for at least 45 minutes before serving. Want more Thanksgiving Recipes?
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