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Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup hot milk
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 cup + 1 tbsp pumpkin puree
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 3 large russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1/8-inch slices
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking dish.
- Melt butter in a saucepan and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Whisk flour into the butter, then slowly add hot milk, stirring until it thickens.
- Incorporate pumpkin puree and adjust seasoning.
- Layer sliced potatoes in the baking dish, sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Pour half the pumpkin sauce over the potatoes and sprinkle half of the cheese.
- Repeat layering with remaining potatoes, sauce, and cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for approximately 45 minutes.
- Broil for a few minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Ensure uniform potato slices for even cooking.
Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
Monitor broiling closely to avoid burning.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg