Vegetables Squash Winter Squash Pumpkin 20 Things to Make With Canned Pumpkin (Besides Pie) By Mary Claire Lagroue Mary Claire Lagroue Mary Claire Lagroue works as an associate commerce editor at Food & Wine. A former associate editor at Allrecipes, she joined Dotdash Meredith in 2019. She has written about food since 2017, and her work can be found in Cooking Light, Southern Living, and more. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Published on September 30, 2020 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Allrecipes Fall doesn't really arrive till we stock our pantries with canned pumpkin. But don't limit this seasonal staple to pumpkin pie! Here's how to put pumpkin puree to good use in lasagna, risotto, pancakes, cupcakes, hummus, and more. 01 of 20 Savory Pumpkin Hummus View Recipe NancyLou "I was skeptical, wondering how pumpkin in hummus could possibly be any better than my standard homemade hummus," says reviewer Jennifer Korpak Bechtel. "It is fantastic! The addition of pumpkin, paprika, and cayenne turned out to be surprisingly delicious." Our Best Thanksgiving Appetizer Recipes 02 of 20 Chef John's Pumpkin Pancakes View Recipe LYNNINMA Lemon juice and lemon zest provide the subtle tang of buttermilk and keep these thick pancakes tasting light. Some reviewers substituted the lemon with orange with successful results. The 10 Essential Tools You Need to Make Perfect Pancakes 03 of 20 Pumpkin Macaroni and Cheese View Recipe crys Macaroni and cheese gets bumped up with pumpkin and broccoli for a fall-flavored vegetarian casserole. More Comfort Food Favorites to Make at the First Crack of Autumn 04 of 20 Pumpkin Soup View Recipe Don't pass up our Pumpkin Soup just because it's simple! Pumpkin puree, chicken stock, and heavy whipping cream give this soup a smooth consistency, while garlic, onions, peppercorns, and thyme bring savory flavor. 15 Warm Squash Soups for Cool Fall Nights 05 of 20 Turkey Pumpkin Enchiladas View Recipe Allrecipes Magazine Reviewer April says, "This was a really delicious, easy recipe. I had some leftover pumpkin in my freezer from fall and a frozen turkey, too, so I cleaned out the freezer and made these. I used corn tortillas and green onions instead of yellow onions and everybody raved about these. We ate them for two days and they were fantastic both times. We did top them with avocado and sour cream. So good." 06 of 20 Pumpkin Fritters View Recipe Nadège Nzeyimana Sneak more pureed pumpkin into your kid's diet with these crispy fritters. Reviewers recommend dipping them in honey mustard or spicy mustard. 25 Outstanding Fritter Recipes 07 of 20 Savory Pumpkin Pasta Sauce View Recipe Buckwheat Queen This easy recipes is ready in a speedy 20 minutes. Reviewer Buckwheat Queen says, "Definitely a nice change from the traditional flavors mixed with pumpkin. The cumin really stands out." 08 of 20 Cheesy Pumpkin Risotto View Recipe sonal Pumpkin puree works well in risotto because it adds to the dish's creaminess — as do subtly-sweet Gruyere and salty Parmesan. 09 of 20 Pumpkin Chocolate Truffles View Recipe Yoly "These yummy little truffles are rich and addictive. I sprinkle them with powdered sugar but the choices are endless. You can roll them in chopped pumpkin seeds, nuts, coconut, cocoa powder, or dip them in melted chocolate. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator." — Yoly 15 Favorite Chocolate Thanksgiving Desserts 10 of 20 Pumpkin French Toast Bake View Recipe Alberta Rose Take full advantage of warm fall flavors and cool autumn weekends with this Pumpkin French Toast Bake. It takes just 15 minutes to prep and 30 minutes to cook. 11 of 20 Pumpkin Ginger Cupcakes View Recipe Dianne "Delicious, light, and fluffy! These taste of fall, and the crystallized ginger gives then a lovely little zing. Even people who don't like pumpkin love these cupcakes. These disappear as fast as I can set them out!" — Lisa Lewis Sweet and Spicy Pumpkin Cakes 12 Different Ways 12 of 20 Easy Pumpkin Turnovers View Recipe Ossie Canned pumpkin, store-bought puff pastry, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice are all you need to bake these impressive turnovers. 15 of the Easiest Pumpkin Desserts You'll Ever Make 13 of 20 Pumpkin Biscuits View Recipe "I made these for a late afternoon snack today, and they were simply amazing. They are light and fluffy, and eaten right out of the oven, they don't need any additional butter, honey, or other flavors added." — Jenny Weaver-Beal 14 of 20 Famous No Coffee Pumpkin Latte View Recipe Holiday Baker It would be dishonest not to admit that a homemade PSL is one of our favorite uses for canned pumpkin. Our very pumpkiny Famous No Coffee Pumpkin Latte tastes like everyone's favorite drink, minus the caffeine. 15 Coffee Cakes Made for Fall Mornings 15 of 20 Pumpkin Gingerbread View Recipe dabblingdiva "Wonderfully flavorful and fragrant bread for the holidays." — frosty 12 Epic Pumpkin Breads to Spice up Your Day 16 of 20 Pumpkin Spinach Toddler Muffins View Recipe Kim Don't let this recipe's name fool you! You don't have to be a toddler to enjoy these healthy pumpkin and spinach breakfast muffins. Upgrade the recipe with raisins or chopped nuts. Two Weeks of Healthy Breakfast Ideas 17 of 20 Creamy Pumpkin Pasta Bake View Recipe "This is a delicious pasta casserole that my boss's wife cooked and sent with him for us all to share. It is really creamy and delicious! It does not taste at all like pumpkin!" — Sheri Miller Savory Pumpkin Recipes You Have To Try 18 of 20 No Knead Holiday Pumpkin Bread View Recipe Chef John When you think of pumpkin bread, sweet quick breads may come to mind. This no-knead pumpkin bread goes against the grain; it uses yeast and contains no added sugar. Chef John's 12 Best Pumpkin Recipes 19 of 20 Iced Pumpkin Cookies View Recipe Janis Harrell "Wonderful spicy iced pumpkin cookies that both kids and adults love!" — Gina These Share-Worthy Pumpkin Pie Bars Are Easier Than Baking a Whole Pie 20 of 20 Pumpkin Lasagna View Recipe Allrecipes Pumpkin puree replaces tomato sauce in this rich, cheesy lasagna. See our entire collection of Pumpkin Recipes. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit