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Stuffed Pumpkin Delight

Stuffed Pumpkin Delight

Discover the magic of fall with our Stuffed Pumpkin Delight recipe. Packed with creamy cheese, turkey lardons, and chestnuts, it’s perfect for cozy nights and special gatherings. Try it now!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 small Hokkaido pumpkins or potimarrons
  • 150 g turkey lardons
  • 150 g Saint-Nectaire cheese
  • 100 g cooked chestnuts
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 20 cl heavy cream
  • to taste olive oil
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Equipment

  • Sharp knife
  • Spoon
  • Skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Cut the tops off the pumpkins and scoop out the seeds.
  3. Brush the insides lightly with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Place the pumpkins and their lids on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
  5. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a skillet and sauté the chopped onion until translucent.
  6. Add the turkey lardons and cook until golden and crispy.
  7. Toss in the chestnuts, breaking them into smaller pieces.
  8. Pour in the heavy cream and stir until the mixture thickens slightly.
  9. Cube the Saint-Nectaire cheese and stir gently into the warm filling.
  10. Fill each pumpkin generously with the cheesy mixture.
  11. Put them back into the oven for 10 more minutes.
  12. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

This recipe is perfect for cozy nights and gatherings. Enjoy the delicious flavors of fall!
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