Irresistible Cheesy Pumpkin Potato Gratin Recipe – Pure Comfort
A creamy and cheesy gratin combining pumpkin and potatoes for a comforting side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 55 mins
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 mins
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small pumpkin (about 2 cups, peeled and sliced)
- 2 large potatoes (peeled and thinly sliced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp butter (for greasing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish with butter.
- Layer the pumpkin and potato slices alternately in the dish.
- In a bowl, mix heavy cream, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and thyme. Pour over the layered vegetables.
- Sprinkle cheddar and Parmesan cheese evenly on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for another 15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use a mandoline for even slices.
- Substitute sweet potatoes for a variation.
- For extra crispiness, broil for 2-3 minutes after baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 55mg