Nothing says fall like the best pumpkin recipes! We’ve got savory pumpkin recipes for dinner and appetizers, pumpkin recipes for breakfast, and of course all the best pumpkin desserts for your fall and holiday gatherings!
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Hey pumpkin!
If you’ve been here before, you know I’m team pumpkin.
You can’t beat a delicious pumpkin pasta recipe, a big bowl of pumpkin soup, or better yet?
Pumpkin pie or cake!
And what about starting the day off with a taste of pumpkin?
I got ya covered from pumpkin muffins to pumpkin coffee recipes.
So from my basic fall loving kitchen to yours, I hope you enjoy all of these pumpkin recipes on your fall and holiday table!
Savory Pumpkin Recipes
Bet you didn’t think about pumpkin recipes as savory right?
Well just because the sweet pumpkin spice gets all the the love doesn’t mean you should forget about the savory pumpkin recipes.
We’ve got creamy alfredo style pasta with a fall twist, delicious risotto that would make an excellent Thanksgiving dish, cozy soup, and even spicy curry.
The pumpkin adds a background sweetness or a thickness to sauces and soups.
Its mild flavor makes it an excellent base for sage, rosemary, and thyme or bolder blends like garlic, ginger, and curry paste.
And the festive twist makes any of these dishes appropriate at any fall gathering!
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Creamy Pumpkin Pasta
Creamy pumpkin pasta is the seasonal answer to rich Alfredo. If you like creamy alfredo, you'll love this super easy fall pasta recipe, loaded with the same rich velvety goodness as fettuccine in a dish that's ready in under 30 minutes.
Creamy pumpkin risotto is an elegant fall dish. Perfect on its own as a meal or as an Italian inspired Thanksgiving side dish. It’s pretty much fall in a creamy, comforting bowl of goodness.
Pumpkin Macaroni and Cheese with Pancetta and Peas
Delicious, savory pumpkin macaroni and cheese with pancetta and peas is the perfect main dish or would be a fabulous jazzed up side dish to serve on Thanksgivng.
What would fall be without some pumpkin for breakfast?
Sweet pumpkin and pumpkin spice pairs well with muffins, french toast, and of course coffee!
The perfect start to any brisk morning.
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2 Ingredient Pumpkin Muffins with Cake Mix
2 ingredient pumpkin muffins with cake mix are the easiest fall treat ever. These easy breakfast treats use spice cake to pack in the cozy fall flavors.
A warming, cozy make ahead pumpkin French toast casserole is the perfect make ahead fall breakfast. A delicious breakfast or brunch treat, great for Thanksgiving or Christmas morning breakfast this pumpkin French toast casserole requires no prep on the morning of. Simply make ahead the night before and pop it in the oven prior to serving.
Cinnamon Swirl Pumpkin Bread with Streusel Topping is the very best pumpkin bread recipe ever. This over the top quick bread features a tender crumb and a thick ribbon of cinnamon sugar running through the center. A buttery cinnamon brown sugar crumb topping completes the experience for the ultimate fall breakfast or snack.
Pumpkin granolais a wholesome homemade granola recipe you’ll love making all fall long. Full of sweet warming spices and real pumpkin, this easy cereal makes a delicious breakfast or snack.
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Easy Pumpkin Donuts
Easy Pumpkin Donuts are sure to please every pumpkin lover this fall!
Homemade Pumpkin Spice Creamer
The taste of fall in every morning cup of coffee? Yes please! No need for overly sweet, chemical creations that vaguely taste like pumpkin spice, this homemade version uses only real ingredients for a much more authentic taste.
This spiked pumpkin spice latte is a boozy spin on the pumpkin spice latte. Easy to make at home, this warm fall cocktail will keep you cozy on brisk fall nights.
Pumpkin pie is just one of the many dessert options from everyone’s favorite fall fruit.
Pumpkin praline cake and sheet cake are easier options for a holiday dessert that are beginner friendly.
And don’t forget pumpkin cookies, cheesecake, and no churn ice cream!
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Pumpkin Praline Cake
This easy pumpkin praline cake comes together in less than 10 minutes of prep and less than an hour of baking. Make it tonight for a dessert all week long.
Pumpkin pie with graham cracker crust is a delicious variation on the traditional holiday pie recipe. A creamy, sweet but perfectly spiced pumpkin filling sits on top of crispy graham crust for a winning end to Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner!
Easy no bake pumpkin cheesecake perfect as a quick dessert for Thanksgiving or other fall occassions
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Boozy Pumpkin Sheet Cake
Easy boozy pumpkin sheet cake is a pumpkin lover’s ultimate cake recipe. Bursting with the warming pumpkin spice and pumpkin puree, this boozy pumpkin sheet cake is the ultimate in boxed cake mix hacks. Bake this cake for any fall occasion or for an unforgettable Thanksgiving dessert.
Boozy pumpkin spice buttercream is a delicious fall take on homemade icing. A basic buttercream gets the special treatment with a shot of Bailey’s Pumpkin Spice Irish Creme liquor for a frosting you’ll want to use on everything this fall.
Honey roasted pumpkin seedsare an easy way to make use of the seeds from your Halloween pumpkin. Pumpkin seeds get tossed with olive oil, sweet honey, cinnamon, and sea salt for a yummy snack or topping!
