Decadent Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Gratin

This decadent gratin is the perfect fall dish, featuring sweet potatoes and pumpkin combined with creamy Parmesan and Gruyère cheeses. It's easy to make and can be served as a main course or side dish.

The earliest known gratin recipes date back to the Middle Ages, when they were made with bread, cheese, and meat. Over time, gratins evolved to include vegetables and other ingredients, and today they are a popular dish all over the world. This particular gratin recipe was inspired by the classic French dish gratin dauphinois, but with a few twists. The addition of pumpkin and sweet potatoes gives this gratin a unique flavor and texture, while the Parmesan and Gruyère cheeses add a rich and creamy finish.

Prep time: 30 | Cook time: 30 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 medium pumpkin, peeled, seeded, and cubed
• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1/2 cup Gruyère cheese, grated

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin, sweet potatoes, onion, garlic, olive oil, and vegetable broth.
3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Spread the mixture evenly in a greased 8x8 inch baking dish.
5. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
6. Sprinkle the Parmesan and Gruyère cheeses over the gratin.
7. Bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
8. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Why It Works

• The combination of sweet potatoes and pumpkin gives this gratin a unique flavor and texture.
• The Parmesan and Gruyère cheeses add a rich and creamy finish.
• Baking the gratin in a 400°F (200°C) oven helps to caramelize the vegetables and create a crispy top.
• Letting the gratin cool for a few minutes before serving allows the flavors to meld and the gratin to set.