Layered Pumpkin and Cheese Gratin Squares (Boureki) | Saveur

Layered Pumpkin and Cheese Gratin Squares (Boureki) | Saveur

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Boureki cut from a traditional Cretan gratin may be eaten at room temperature, but they are especially irresistible when the cheese is still warm.

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Ingredients

  • 4 <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> lb. russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 3 sugar pumpkins or small butternut squash (1¼ lb.), peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp. kosher salt
  • 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. all-purpose flour
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> cup finely chopped fresh mint
  • 2 lb. mizithra cheese (4 cups), or substitute 10 oz. sheep’s milk feta and 12 oz. sheep’s milk ricotta, blended in a food processor and drained overnight in a fine strainer
  • <sup>3</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> cup extra-virgin olive oil

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