Stuffed Pumpkin Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pumpkin, about 3 pounds
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 pound stale bread, thinly sliced and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
- 1/4 pound cheese, such as Gruyère, Emmenthal, cheddar, or a combination, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
- 2–4 garlic cloves (to taste), split, germ removed, and coarsely chopped
- 4 slices bacon, cooked until crisp, drained, and chopped (optional)
- About 1/4 cup snipped fresh chives or sliced scallions
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
- About 1/3 cup heavy cream
- Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 425g | |
| Calories 1495 | |
| Calories from Fat 961 | 64% |
| Total Fat 107.96g | 135% |
| Saturated Fat 52.13g | 209% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 253mg | 84% |
| Sodium 2427mg | 101% |
| Potassium 663mg | 19% |
| Total Carbs 74.27g | 20% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.1g | 14% |
| Sugars 4.2g | 3% |
| Protein 57.36g | 92% |
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