Thanksgiving cocktail party

Remove the skin and the seeds. Cut into pieces.

Pre-heat the oven at 350F.

Bake for 20 minutes or until tender.

Cut the bacon into small bits.

Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Add the bacon, when all the bacon fat is rendered add the shallot. Cook until the shallot is tender and golden brown.

In a large bowl put the pumpkin, the shallot, bacon, flour and mash with a fork. Season with nutmeg, salt and pepper. Combine well together. With two spoons, make it into a quenelle (oval shape). We made 16 croquettes with this recipe, it will depend on the size of your spoons.

Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15 minutes so the croquettes become firmer.

When the croquettes are firmer, roll them in the panko bread crumbs and place in a greased baking pan.

Pre-heat the oven at 350F.

Bake for 20 minutes or until crunchy. Enjoy while they last!