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Crunchy au Gratin Potatoes

Name: Crunchy au Gratin Potatoes
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h 5 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 2 large onions, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 cup half-and-half cream; 1 cup canned pumpkin; 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2-1/4 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices; 2 cups soft bread crumbs; 8 ounces Gruyere or Swiss cheese, shredded; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage

3 reviews

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep: 35 min. Bake: 1-1/2 hours

Makes

12 servings

Updated: Feb. 15, 2022

With its golden, crunchy topping and gooey, cheesy interior, this comforting spin on a classic side dish is brimming with robust flavors. Horseradish and nutmeg add that extra-special touch.—Janice Elder, Charlotte, North Carolina

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Ingredients

2 large onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 cup canned pumpkin
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2-1/4 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 cups soft bread crumbs
8 ounces Gruyere or Swiss cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage

Directions

In a large skillet, cook onions in butter over medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until onions are golden brown, stirring frequently.
In a large bowl, combine the cream, pumpkin, horseradish, nutmeg, salt and pepper. In a greased 13x9-in. baking pan, layer potato slices and onions. Spread with pumpkin mixture. Cover and bake at 350° for 1-1/4 hours.
Increase temperature to 400°. In a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs, cheese and sage. Sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes longer or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts

2/3 cup: 210 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 402mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein.

Crunchy au Gratin Potatoes

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