Savory Pumpkin Casserole Recipe

Savory Pumpkin Casserole Recipe

  • 1 (2 pound) pumpkin
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 3/4 cup farmer's cheese or ricotta cheese
  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Coat a large baking dish with oil or cooking spray.
  2. Cut pumpkin in half, and remove seeds; cut into 1/4 inch thick slices. Peel slices, and place pumpkin slices into a large bowl. Toss with onion and melted butter, and season with salt and white pepper. Arrange in prepared baking dish.
  3. Bake pumpkin in preheated oven for 30 minutes. In a mixing bowl, beat eggs with milk and cheese; pour mixture over pumpkin in baking dish. Continue baking for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.