Pumpkin Baked with Bacon
Description
A delicious appetizer for any gathering. The salty and smoky flavor of bacon complements the sweetness of the pumpkin. I recommend using small muscat pumpkins; they are sweeter than regular ones, and the flavor will be more interesting. Serve the appetizer warm—you can serve it in the baking dish or transfer it to a plate. Serve with herbs and sauce.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Wash the pumpkin, cut it in half, scoop out the seeds with a spoon, do not peel it, and cut the pumpkin into small slices. Peel the head of garlic and separate it into cloves.
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Step 2
2. Wrap each pumpkin slice with a strip of smoked bacon. Transfer the vegetable to a baking sheet. Drizzle with vegetable oil and maple syrup, place garlic cloves next to the pumpkin, and add thyme, salt, and pepper.
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Step 3
3. Bake the pumpkin for half an hour at 180 degrees, serve warm.