Roast Pumpkin with Cheese "Fondue"

Health score
19%
Roast Pumpkin with Cheese "Fondue"
120 min.
8
540kcal

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Indulge in the comforting flavors of autumn with our Roast Pumpkin with Cheese "Fondue." This delightful dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a warm embrace for your taste buds. Imagine a beautifully roasted pumpkin, its vibrant orange skin giving way to a creamy, cheesy filling that is both rich and satisfying. Perfect for gatherings, this recipe serves eight, making it an ideal centerpiece for your next lunch or dinner party.

The combination of Emmental and Gruyère cheeses creates a luscious fondue-like experience, while the addition of heavy cream and a hint of nutmeg elevates the dish to gourmet status. Layered with toasted baguette slices, each bite offers a delightful crunch followed by the smooth, savory goodness of melted cheese. The pumpkin itself becomes tender and sweet, absorbing all the flavors of the filling as it bakes to perfection.

Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply enjoying a cozy meal at home, this Roast Pumpkin with Cheese "Fondue" is sure to impress. Its rustic charm and hearty flavors will leave your guests raving and asking for seconds. So gather your loved ones, and let the aroma of this delicious dish fill your kitchen, creating memories that will last long after the last bite is gone.

Ingredients

  • 15 inch crusty baguette cut into 1/2-inch slices (7 ounces total)
  • ounces swiss cheese grated
  • ounces gruyere cheese grated
  • 1.5 cups cup heavy whipping cream 
  • 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg grated
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • pound cranberry-orange relish 
  • cup vegetable broth reduced-sodium

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • roasting pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F with rack in lower third.
  2. Toast baguette slices in 1 layer on a baking sheet in oven until tops are crisp (bread will still be pale), about 7 minutes.
  3. Transfer to a rack to cool.
  4. Remove top of pumpkin by cutting a circle (3 inches in diameter) around stem with a small sharp knife. Scrape out seeds and any loose fibers from inside pumpkin with a spoon (including top of pumpkin; reserve seeds for another use if desired). Season inside of pumpkin with 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  5. Whisk together cream, broth, nutmeg, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a bowl.
  6. Mix together cheeses in another bowl.
  7. Put a layer of toasted bread in bottom of pumpkin, then cover with about 1 cup cheese and about 1/2 cup cream mixture. Continue layering bread, cheese, and cream mixture until pumpkin is filled to about 1/2 inch from top, using all of cream mixture. (You may have some bread and cheese left over.)
  8. Cover pumpkin with top and put in an oiled small roasting pan.
  9. Brush outside of pumpkin all over with olive oil.
  10. Bake until pumpkin is tender and filling is puffed, 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours.
  11. Pumpkin can be filled 2 hours before baking and chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Calories540kcal
Protein12.54%
Fat51.09%
Carbs36.37%

Properties

Glycemic Index
26.41
Glycemic Load
17.54
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
22.467826148738%

Flavonoids

Hesperetin
108.15mg
Naringenin
60.8mg
Luteolin
0.76mg
Kaempferol
0.52mg
Myricetin
0.6mg
Quercetin
1.79mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:539.97kcal
27%
Fat:31.97g
49.18%
Saturated Fat:18.51g
115.7%
Carbohydrates:51.21g
17.07%
Net Carbohydrates:41.43g
15.07%
Sugar:38.87g
43.19%
Cholesterol:93.59mg
31.2%
Sodium:232.68mg
10.12%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:17.66g
35.32%
Vitamin C:211.42mg
256.27%
Calcium:597.44mg
59.74%
Fiber:9.78g
39.11%
Vitamin A:1927.17IU
38.54%
Phosphorus:336.92mg
33.69%
Folate:130.08µg
32.52%
Vitamin B1:0.4mg
26.5%
Potassium:799.45mg
22.84%
Vitamin B2:0.38mg
22.46%
Selenium:13.63µg
19.47%
Vitamin B12:1.05µg
17.56%
Magnesium:58.95mg
14.74%
Zinc:2.18mg
14.56%
Vitamin B6:0.29mg
14.55%
Vitamin B5:1.33mg
13.35%
Vitamin E:1.58mg
10.52%
Copper:0.21mg
10.37%
Vitamin B3:1.4mg
7%
Manganese:0.13mg
6.5%
Vitamin D:0.84µg
5.61%
Iron:0.68mg
3.8%
Vitamin K:3.5µg
3.33%