When asked what I think is the best pumpkin recipe, I answer without a doubt: Cheesy Baked Pumpkin.
Honestly, I couldn’t say otherwise.
There are so many pumpkin recipes because it is versatile and pairs well with both sweet and savory.
Yet, the cheesy baked pumpkin deservedly conquers the top ten of the most delicious recipes with this very trendy vegetable in autumn.
But how is it prepared?
In a very simple and quick way.
Just the way I like it.
If you’re looking for a tasty recipe different from the usual with pumpkin, take note of what I’m about to write below.
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4 people
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn
Ingredients
- 21 oz pumpkin
- 9 oz smoked scamorza cheese
- 1.75 oz grated Parmesan cheese
- to taste thyme
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
Tools
for cheesy baked pumpkin
- 1 Baking dish
Preparation
To prepare the cheesy baked pumpkin, first clean the pumpkin of seeds and peel it;
Cut the pumpkin into very thin slices;
In a 11-inch baking dish, pour some oil and arrange the first layer of pumpkin slices;
Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and grated cheese;
Arrange slices of scamorza cheese;
Make 3 equal layers;
Finish by adding some thyme and a drizzle of oil,
In a preheated oven at 392°F for 40 minutes;
Serve hot.
The leftover pumpkin can be stored in the fridge for a couple of days in a tightly closed container.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I substitute the provola cheese with another cheese?
As an alternative to scamorza, you can substitute it with pizza mozzarella, Emmental cheese, or Fontina cheese
