Savory Pumpkin Casserole

This pumpkin casserole is savory, not sweet. Fresh pumpkin is diced and baked with ricotta cheese, onion, eggs, and seasonings until golden brown.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 123 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup milk
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 (2 pound) pumpkin
• ¾ cup farmer's cheese or ricotta cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Coat a large baking dish with oil or cooking spray.

Step 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.

Step 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.