Roast Pumpkin with Cheese "Fondue"

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

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of autumn with our Roast Pumpkin with Cheese "Fondue." This unique dish elevates the humble pumpkin into a centerpiece of your lunch or dinner table, seamlessly blending comfort food and gourmet elegance. Imagine a perfectly roasted pumpkin, its tender flesh filled to the brim with layers of toasted baguette, gooey Emmental, and nutty Gruyère, all enveloped in a rich, creamy mixture seasoned with nutmeg. Each bite delivers a warm, satisfying combination of textures and flavors that will impress your family and friends.

Not only is this dish visually stunning, but it also offers a hearty and delicious meal that’s perfect for gatherings. Whether you’re hosting a fall get-together or simply enjoying a cozy night in, Roast Pumpkin with Cheese "Fondue" warms the soul. The aroma of the pumpkin roasting in the oven is irresistible and will have everyone eagerly awaiting the first slice. Plus, with the option to prepare it a couple of hours in advance, you can spend more time with your guests and less time in the kitchen. Dive into this comforting culinary experience and discover a new favorite dish that captures the essence of the season!

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%
Source:Epicurious