41 Pumpkin Recipes for Halloween

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41 Pumpkin Recipes for Halloween1/41 Jack-o’-Lantern Empanadas 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Jack-o’-Lantern Empanadas Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Your trick-or-treaters will love these spooktacular pockets with silly grins. The savory filling is perfectly spiced, and the refrigerated pie crust makes prep easy.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 empanada: 137 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 174mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 2/41 Pumpkin-Lentil Soup 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Dan Roberts for Taste of

I looked around my kitchen for a few ingredients, then created this recipe

Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I was really craving a hot delicious soup—something filling and healthy. I looked around my kitchen for a few ingredients, then created this recipe. Pumpkin adds creamy richness and body. —Amy Blom, Marietta, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 244 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 857mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 11g fiber), 15g protein. 3/41 Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate Recipe photo by Nicole Perry for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings

14 servings (1 cup each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

14 servings (1 cup each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mom makes this hot chocolate with pumpkin, spices and white chocolate. We usually drink it on Halloween, but it’s delish at Christmas too. —Sasha King, Westlake Village, California Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 511 calories, 38g fat (24g saturated fat), 111mg cholesterol, 102mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (35g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein. 4/41 Chorizo Pumpkin Pasta 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m a busy student, and this spicy-sweet pasta makes a perfect quick dinner.

Even better, it works on a bigger scale to feed a bunch of friends

Even better, it works on a bigger scale to feed a bunch of friends. —Christine Yang, Syracuse, New York Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 471 calories, 20g fat (11g saturated fat), 92mg cholesterol, 847mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 26g protein. 5/41 Pumpkin & Cauliflower Garlic Mash 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I wanted healthy alternatives to my family’s favorite recipes. Pumpkin, cauliflower and thyme make an amazing dish. You’ll never miss those plain old mashed

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat

potatoes. —Kari Wheaton, South Beloit, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 87 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 482mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat. 6/41 Pumpkin Lasagna 64 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pumpkin Lasagna Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I especially like this comforting fall dish because it’s vegetarian. Even friends who aren’t big fans of pumpkin are surprised by this delectable lasagna. Canned pumpkin and no-cook noodles make it

a cinch to prepare

a cinch to prepare. —Tamara Huron, New Market, Alabama Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 310 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 497mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 fat, 1 lean meat. 7/41 Spiced Nut Mix 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Spiced Nut Mix Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings about 10 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: One Christmas, my good friend gave me this recipe and a sack of ingredients. I think of her every time I stir up these

pumpkin-spiced nuts

pumpkin-spiced nuts. —Patti Holland, Parker, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 134 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 87mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. 8/41 Fresh Pumpkin Soup 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Dan Roberts for Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours 50 min Servings 9 servings (2-1/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This appealing soup harvests the fall flavors of just-picked pumpkins and tart apples and is sure to warm you up on a crisp autumn day. I top the creamy puree with a sprinkling of toasted pumpkin seeds. —Jane

Shapton, Irvine, California

Shapton, Irvine, California. Don’t forget to check out our favorite Halloween soup recipes. Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 102 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 567mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fruit. 9/41 Pumpkin Bread Pudding 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Alejandro Monfort for TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Old-fashioned but never out of style, I got this favorite pumpkin recipe from an elderly aunt. —Lois Fetting, Nelson, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 261 calories, 10g

fat (2g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 226mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein. 10/41 Monster Munchies Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 3 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Magically transform squash or pumpkin seeds into a spellbinding snack with ranch salad dressing mix. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 350 calories, 23g fat (4g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 481mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 9g fiber), 9g protein. 11/41 Pumpkin and Walnut Squares 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pumpkin and Walnut Squares Recipe photo by Taste

of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The buttery crust and crumb topping plus the creamy pumpkin filling make this a popular dessert at potlucks. You should try these squares with a little whipped cream or ice cream, but they taste wonderful plain, too!. —Ruth Beller, Sun City, California Nutrition Facts: 1 square: 221 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 139mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 12/41 Pumpkin Pan Rolls 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pumpkin Pan Rolls Recipe photo by Taste of

Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat

Home Total Time 40 min Servings 20 rolls Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Serve these spicy-sweet pumpkin rolls for dinner—or at any time of day–and get ready to hear a chorus of yums in your kitchen! —Linnea Rein, Topeka, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 roll: 124 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 154mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat. 13/41 Mini Pumpkin Cakes 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 50 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I

They’re a hit at any fall gathering

saw these cute cakes at a local grocery store and decided to make my own version at home. They’re a hit at any fall gathering. —Jennifer Dorff, Waukesha, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 813 calories, 21g fat (4g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 481mg sodium, 152g carbohydrate (127g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein. 14/41 Pumpkin Ice Cream Recipe 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Homemade Pumpkin Ice Cream Recipe photo by Laura Scherb for Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings about 1 quart Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Folks who favor the flavor of pumpkin really need to

try this spiced ice cream

try this spiced ice cream. But be prepared to make more! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 261 calories, 18g fat (11g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 87mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. 15/41 Mini Pumpkin Spice Trifles 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Mini Pumpkin Spice Trifles Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These miniature trifles are so fun for fall holiday parties! The assembly takes a little longer than making one big trifle, but it’s worth it to see

The surprise inside—a rich creamy swirl—is like a luscious layer of cheesecake

everyone’s reaction to getting their own! —Rhiannon Brownell, Newport News, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 573 calories, 29g fat (9g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 419mg sodium, 76g carbohydrate (61g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. 16/41 Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread 49 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 30 min Servings 3 loaves (16 pieces each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This combination of pumpkin, nuts and dates makes a delicious, golden pumpkin cream cheese bread. The surprise inside—a rich creamy swirl—is like a luscious layer of cheesecake

in each slice

in each slice. —Cindy May, Troy, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 189 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 132mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 17/41 Pumpkin Pecan Loaves 27 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 2 loaves (16 pieces each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Among all my pumpkin bread recipes, this caramel-glazed creation is the pick of the crop. Often, I’ll wrap up a lovely loaf as a homemade gift for teachers and Sunday school leaders. —Brenda Jackson, Garden City, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1

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