Name: Decadent Pumpkin Au Gratin Layered Casserole
Yield: 6
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 2 (3.95 ounce) packages Au Gratin Homestyle Casserole; 2 cups firmly packed fresh spinach or kale - washed, stemmed, and chopped; 1 (16 ounce) container ricotta cheese; 2 eggs; Pumpkin Parmesan sauce, prepared; 1 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 small shallot, chopped; 0.5 cup onion, chopped; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 cup half-and-half; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 0.25 teaspoon ground sage; 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg; 1.5 teaspoons salt; 0.5 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated; 2 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped

Embrace the autumnal spirit with this comforting casserole, where creamy Au Gratin potatoes meet the earthy sweetness of pumpkin and the sharpness of Parmesan, all layered with vibrant greens for a symphony of flavors and textures.

Follow The Directions

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)

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Prepare Au Gratin Homestyle Casserole following 'stove top' directions on the package. (15 minutes)

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In a 9 x 13 inch casserole dish, layer half of the potatoes on the bottom of the dish. Sprinkle 1 cup of the spinach or kale over potatoes. Blend the ricotta and eggs together and use half of this mixture to layer on top of the spinach. Layer next with 1 1/2 cup of the pumpkin sauce. (15 minutes)

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Repeat layers one more time, garnishing with Parmesan cheese. (10 minutes)

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Bake for 25-30 minutes. Let rest 5-10 minutes before cutting. (35 minutes)

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Pumpkin-Parmesan Pasta Sauce: In a large saucepan over medium high heat, add olive oil. Add shallots and onion and saute until translucent. Add garlic and saute one minute more. Add pumpkin, broth, cream, vinegar and spices to the onion, shallots, garlic mixture. Stir to blend and simmer on low for 5 minutes. Gradually stir in 1/3 of the cheese to the sauce until blended. Repeat with another 1/3 of the cheese. When cheese is melted add remaining cheese. Stir in chopped fresh sage. (25 minutes)