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Celebrate the best taste of the season with 25 Amazing Pumpkin Recipes perfect for an easy meal or special fall dinner party with family and friends!

With the start of fall, pumpkin craze is upon us! 

Celebrate one of the best flavors of the season with these 25 Amazing Pumpkin Recipes perfect for an easy, comforting meal or special fall dinner party with family and friends!

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Best Pumpkin Recipes for Fall

1. Pumpkin Spice Waffles

Pumpkin spice has become the quintessential taste of fall in recent years. 

Some may tire of the taste and prevalence of this trend, but I never do. Fall is my favorite season, and this spice blend just screams fall to me.

These delicious homemade Pumpkin Waffles get their warm, comforting flavor from Pumpkin Pie Spice and a whole can of pumpkin puree for the ultimate pumpkin spice taste! 

Be sure to pair with your favorite pumpkin spice coffee.

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2. Brown Butter Pumpkin Grits

For a more savory breakfast option, check out these cheesy, buttery homemade grits with creamy pumpkin puree, browned butter (so flavorful!), and pungent sharp cheddar!

Top with light creamed spinach and a fresh fried egg for a well-rounded start to your day.

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3. Pumpkin White Hot Chocolate

Like Pumpkin Spice Lattes, but don’t want the caffeine?  

Check out this sweet treat that fuses Pumpkin Spice with White Hot Chocolate for a cozy, warming drink.  

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4. Pumpkin Stuffed Shells

Here’s a creative dish that will soon become a favorite at your dinner table.  

Pumpkin may be an unusual pasta filling, but it definitely works in this amazingly creamy and decadent recipe featuring the best garlic cream sauce you’ve ever had!

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5. Pumpkin Risotto with Goat Cheese and Dried Cranberries

This Pumpkin Risotto with Goat Cheese and Dried Cranberries is a rich and creamy fall comfort food perfect for an elegant weeknight meal or gorgeous vegetarian Thanksgiving side dish!

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6. Maple, Bacon, and Pumpkin Tart

The traditional breakfast flavors of bacon and maple syrup mix with pumpkin for a brilliant meal idea that will taste amazing any time of day.  

With store bought puff pastry, this amazing tart can be prepped in only about 10 minutes – use canned pumpkin puree to simplify this easy recipe even more!  

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7. Pumpkin Apple Beer Cheese Dip

This Pumpkin Apple Beer Cheese Dip is a fantastic fall appetizer loaded with cheese and seasonal flavors like pumpkin beer, apple cider, pumpkin puree, and delicious fall seasonings! 

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8. Pumpkin Scalloped Potatoes

Pumpkin and cheesy scalloped potatoes come together to make this warm, comforting meal! This recipe is made with almond milk, but, of course, feel free to use dairy if you prefer.

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9. Pumpkin Pasta with Sausage and Apples

One of my favorite meals growing up was my mom’s rigatoni with meat sauce. It was so filling, and she’d make a big batch so that we could eat it for days. 

Here’s a lovely fall version of hearty rigatonis with flavorful sausage and apples in a rich pumpkin cream sauce. 

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10. Pumpkin Chili

This warming chili recipe is ready for fall with pumpkin puree, chicken maple sausage, and pumpkin beer!  

Pumpkin and maple may seem like strange ingredients for chili, but these fall flavors perfectly complement the traditional southwestern vegetables and spices in this hearty soup.

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11. Pumpkin Cream Cheese Skillet Cornbread

Cool down your spicy pumpkin chili with this moist and delicious pumpkin cornbread made with smooth pumpkin puree and cream cheese, flavorful cheddar cheese, and fragrant cinnamon.

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12. Pumpkin Pecan Baked Brie

Brie is just so amazing! It’s definitely one of my favorite cheeses, and it makes a wonderful party appetizer (think Thanksgiving!).

Your guests will love this soft brie topped with pumpkin butter and pecans, wrapped in puff pastry, and baked to ooey gooey perfection!

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13. Savory Pumpkin Pizza

Pumpkin tends to have a slight sweetness in many dishes, including the cornbread recipe above and in delicious pumpkin desserts.

This pizza recipe showcases the savory side of pumpkin with sweet caramelized onions, peppery arugula, and freshly grated parmesan and Havarti cheeses.

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14. Pumpkin Pull-Apart Bread

This recipe can be served in so many ways – a special breakfast with the family, yummy dessert, handy snack food – it’s really so versatile.

This pull-apart bread may look impressive and difficult to make, but it almost couldn’t be easier with refrigerated biscuit dough and canned pumpkin puree. 

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More amazing pumpkin sweet treats: 30 Incredible Pumpkin Desserts for Fall

15. Pumpkin Mac and Cheese

Time to get cozy! Snuggle up with a big bowl of this healthy-ish homemade pumpkin mac and cheese. Made with Gruyère, cheddar, pumpkin, and a hint of nutmeg!

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16. Pumpkin Brie Quesadillas

I love brie cheese.  It’s so decadent, soft, rich, and so ooey gooey delicious.  

Creamy brie pairs extremely well with the rich, creamy flavor of pureed pumpkin, spicy cayenne pepper, fresh sage, and smoky chili powder in this fall revisioning of a Mexican favorite.

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17. Pumpkin Polenta Cups

These gorgeous little polenta cups are the perfect side dish for any occasion and super easy to make! 

Once you cook the polenta, made with butter, pumpkin puree, and parmesan cheese, simply garnish with crispy bacon, healthy greens, and crunchy almonds for a hearty, warming dish.

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18. Pumpkin Cheddar Pot Pie

Here is our favorite pairing of pumpkin and cinnamon in pie form, but instead of the traditional sweet pumpkin dessert, we have a savory meal with butternut squash, sweet potatoes, and three amazing cheeses!

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19. Creamy Pumpkin Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons

This rustic, creamy pumpkin soup is so tasty you would never believe it takes only 30 minutes to prepare!

Grilled cheese croutons filled with provolone and goat cheeses send the flavor and presentation of this soup out of this world!

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20. Pumpkin Biscuits

These biscuits are a super easy must-make recipe perfect for fall chilis, soups, and stews, or a delicious breakfast side great alone or with eggs and bacon.  

Complement the light sweetness of pumpkin and brown sugar by brushing biscuit tops with salted butter after baking.  

Increase sweetness by serving with fresh local honey or the incredible Pumpkin Spice Honey Butter.

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21. Pumpkin Spice Honey Butter

This Pumpkin Spice Honey Butter couldn’t be more amazingly delicious or easy to make!  

Simply combine softened butter with pumpkin puree, local honey, Pumpkin Pie Spice, and vanilla extract for a perfect sweet spread on pumpkin breads like the biscuits above or to give any bread a yummy fall makeover.

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22. Roasted Pumpkin Quiche with Caramelized Onions, Gorgonzola, and Sage

The sweet flavors of roasted fresh pumpkin and caramelized onions contrast nicely with pungent, creamy gorgonzola cheese in this easy quiche recipe with puff pastry crust.  

This dish would make an amazing feature at your next leisurely weekend breakfast or Thanksgiving brunch.

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23. Pumpkin Alfredo

A traditional Alfredo pasta gets a comforting fall makeover with smooth and creamy pumpkin puree. This Pumpkin Alfredo is a super simple 5-ingredient recipe perfect for busy weeknights!

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24. Pumpkin Grilled Cheese

Pungent gruyere cheese and a sweet and spicy flavoring blend make this the perfect fall inspired grilled cheese sandwich!

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25. Pumpkin Ravioli with Brown Butter Sauce and Pecans

When I cooked in a restaurant, we made butternut squash ravioli, and they were so delicious.  

Here’s an amazing pumpkin version with the wonderful melange of tastes and textures of sweet pumpkin, soft ravioli, crunchy pecans, and velvety smooth and savory brown butter sauce.  

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Fall brings us so many things to be thankful for – gorgeous colored leaves, crisp and sunny days, and delicious fall flavors like these 25 Incredible Pumpkin Recipes.

What do you think of these amazing Fall Pumpkin Recipes? Please share your thoughts in the comments below!

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