Thanksgiving feast

A MEAL TO LINGER OVER: Soy-brined turkey is the centerpiece of a Thanksgiving dinner, served alongside sausage-cornbread stuffing. (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes

Servings: 8 to 10 servings



2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme, plus 1 sprig for garnish

2 large cloves garlic, minced

3/4teaspoon Aleppo or other pungent ground chile pepper

1/2teaspoon coarse sea salt, or to taste

1/2teaspoon freshly ground white pepper, or to taste

1/4cup panko or other dry bread crumbs

1 1/2cups grated Gruyère, divided

1 cup heavy cream

Butter for baking dish

1. Heat the oven to 400 degrees.



4. Add the panko and one-half cup of the Gruyère and toss again, mixing well. Pour the cream over and toss until all the ingredients are evenly coated.

5. Butter a large gratin dish or a 13-by-9-inch baking dish. Spread the pumpkin mixture evenly in pan. Sprinkle the remaining Gruyère over the top.

