Tender Pumpkin Pâté with Bacon
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Description
Pumpkin pairs wonderfully with bacon — it balances out its sweetness like no other. This pâté requires baking, after which it needs to be chilled.
Ingredients
- Pumpkin 25 oz
- Bacon 5 oz
- Sugar 1 tablespoon
- Farm fresh eggs 3 pieces
- Olive Oil 1 tablespoon
- Nutmeg a pinch
- Fresh basil leaves a pinch
- Salt to taste
- Ground Black Pepper to taste
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 355°F.
Step 2
Line the bottom of a baking dish (you can use a silicone mold) with strips of bacon.
Step 3
Place the peeled and diced pumpkin on top of the bacon.
Step 4
Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with basil.
Step 5
Bake in the oven for 35–40 minutes (baking time may vary depending on the type of pumpkin: if it's a winter variety, bake a bit longer).
Step 6
Do not turn off the oven.
Step 7
Let the pumpkin cool slightly.
Step 8
Transfer the pumpkin along with the bacon to a bowl, add sugar, nutmeg, and blend into a puree using a blender.
Step 9
While continuing to blend, add the eggs, salt, and pepper.
Step 10
Pour the mixture into the mold and bake for 40–45 minutes. Serve chilled.
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