Donna Hay's Pumpkin Blue Cheese Sage Gratin

Indulge in the luxurious layers of flavor with Donna Hay's Pumpkin Blue Cheese Sage Gratin—a sophisticated twist on classic comfort food. This recipe brings together tender slices of roasted butternut pumpkin, creamy, garlic-infused heavy cream, and the bold, tangy kick of crumbled blue cheese, perfectly balanced by the earthy aroma of fresh sage. Finished with a golden, buttery breadcrumb and Parmesan crust, this gratin offers a delightfully crispy top that gives way to a rich, velvety interior. Perfect as a decadent side dish or a delightful vegetarian main, this oven-baked masterpiece is as stunning to serve as it is simple to prepare. A true celebration of fall flavors, it's ideal for holiday gatherings or a cozy weeknight treat.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 kg pumpkin (butternut or similar)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 1.5 cups heavy cream
• 100 grams blue cheese, crumbled
• 12 pieces fresh sage leaves
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
• 0.5 cups breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).

Step 2

Peel and cut the pumpkin into thin slices, about 5mm thick.

Step 3

Toss the pumpkin slices with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them evenly on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

Step 4

Roast the pumpkin in the preheated oven for 15–20 minutes or until just tender but not fully cooked. Remove from the oven and set aside.

Step 5

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the heavy cream and minced garlic. Heat until just warm but not boiling, then remove from the heat.

Step 6

Grease a medium-sized baking dish. Arrange half of the roasted pumpkin slices in an even layer.

Step 7

Sprinkle half of the crumbled blue cheese over the pumpkin, followed by half of the sage leaves.

Step 8

Repeat the layering with the remaining pumpkin, blue cheese, and sage.

Step 9

Pour the garlic-infused cream evenly over the layers, ensuring it seeps into the pumpkin.

Step 10

In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, and melted butter until combined.

Step 11

Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly on top of the gratin.

Step 12

Bake the gratin in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crispy.

Step 13

Remove the gratin from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1628.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2854.0

Total Fat 216.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 117.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 537mg	0%
Sodium 5406.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 170.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.2g	0%
Total Sugars 23.8g
Protein 56.3g	0%

Vitamin D 35.4IU	0%
Calcium 1545.5mg	0%
Iron 11.9mg	0%
Potassium 3868.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 68.2%

Protein: 7.9%

Carbs: 23.9%