The current temperatures are perfect for a little raclette, fondue or pumpkin … at Mont d´Or! If you have never heard of this wonderful dish, we recommend that you give it a try very quickly.
As temperatures border on negative, the French try to comfort themselves with convivial dishes that they love to share with family or friends. Among them, we find the essential raclette and Savoyard fondue. It's not scientifically proven, but cheese lifts your spirits and that we can't deny! But if you fancy a change from your traditional recipes, we have found another equally delicious recipe that should delight your taste buds: pumpkin with Mont d´Or. And frankly, it looks delicious …
How to prepare a pumpkin in Mont d´Or?
To prepare a pumpkin at Mont d´Or, you will need:
- 1 pumpkin
- 1 Mont d´Or
- Olive oil
- Coarse salt
- Herbs or spices of your choice
- A few sprigs of thyme
- 1 baguette
- 1 or 2 cloves of garlic
The preparation :
- Preheat the oven to 200 ° C. Cut out the top of the pumpkin to make a hat. Remove all the seeds inside and season. Place the pumpkin and its cap in the hot oven and cook for about 30 minutes, until the flesh is tender.
- Take the pumpkin out of the oven and pour big spoons of Mont d´Or inside. Bake for about 15 minutes.
- With the pumpkin out of the oven, add a few herbs or spices on top and it's ready!
How to taste the pumpkin at Mont d´Or?
The pumpkin at Mont d´Or can be enjoyed like a fondue, with small pieces of bread dipped directly into the cheese. But if you prefer, you can dip pieces of pumpkin or other vegetables that you like, like mushrooms for example.
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