20 Savory Pumpkin Recipes Even Pumpkin-Haters Will Love

Pumpkin soup in the fall is something that never gets old. It's healthy, super creamy, and keeps you cozy. You can use various winter squashes to make this soup, but our top two favorite types are sugar pumpkins and kabocha squash, with calabaza and butternut squashes as runner-ups.

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These autumnal ravioli may not be quick or easy, but they are SO delicious. Give yourself an afternoon to prepare them, or make the pasta dough the night before so you have half the work done already!

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Pumpkin is often only used in pumpkin pies or in pumpkin soups. But the earthy, sweet vegetable is the perfect base for a spicy, Thai-inspired coconut curry. We begin by roasting the pumpkin to provide some caramelization and nuttiness that will add a lot to the final dish. Then we take some of the roasted pumpkin and actually blend it into the curry sauce, which adds another layer of pumpkin flavor to the dish.

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Panera has a cult following around their soups, especially their autumn squash soup. Our copycat version has butternut squash, pumpkin, carrots, and shallots for a sweet and fully fall flavor. Topped with spiced pepitas, this fall soup is great as an appetizer or filling enough to be the main course.

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A combo of pumpkin and buttermilk keeps these air fryer biscuits extremely tender. For the ultimate grab-n-go breakfast, split 'em, spread with butter, and drizzle with honey. Wrap them in foil and toss in your purse or backpack—they’re perfect for dunking in that PSL (pumpkin spice latte) en route to work.

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Your classic carbonara meets pumpkin for a creamy and silky pasta dish that's fall-ready. The dish is quick and easy, and the pumpkin-bacon combo is absolutely perfect. Top it with lots of Parmesan for an extra comforting dinner!

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At first, pumpkin lasagna might not seem as sexy as, say, spinach artichoke lasagna, but don't be fooled: With layers of melty fontina and mozzarella and notes of sage and nutmeg, you will go wild over this spin.

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If salsa verde and hummus had a child, it would remind us of this dip. Our version of sikil p’ak, which in Mayan means “pumpkin seed” and “tomato” respectively, is inspired by the Yucatecan version that uses ground unhulled pumpkin seeds and red tomatoes. Our riff calls for hulled pepitas and charred tomatillos, and its subtle smokiness keeps us coming back for more.

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Pumpkins are pretty amazing. You can carve them, roast them, serve them savory or sweet. One of their best (and often overlooked) attributes is their seeds! They’re super easy to prepare and make a seriously delicious snack. Roasted simply with salt and melted butter, the variations are endless. We love ranch seasoning, taco seasoning, or cinnamon sugar for an added pop of flavor.

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Regular ol' Alfredo? Bo-ring. Pumpkin adds depth and a pop of color to this irresistibly creamy, gourd-eous pasta.

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Got some leftover canned pumpkin? You might want to start stocking up after you make this irresistibly creamy, gourd-eous pasta.

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Okay, so we know you're here for a "pumpkin" chili recipe but *plot twist* this recipe actually uses kabocha squash. (Did you know that all pumpkins are squashes but not all squashes are pumpkins?) Also known as "Japanese pumpkin," kabocha is like a cross between butternut squash and a starchy sweet potato, complex with floral aromas and earthy chestnut notes, making it perfect for chili.

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Upgrade your lunchtime with this cozy, comforting next-level soup-and-sandwich combo.

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Roasting your own pumpkin might sound like extra work, but for this fall soup, it's 100% worth it. Using fresh pumpkin will make your soup stand out above the rest, and the coconut milk will make it extra decadent and comforting.

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This hummus really walks the line between sweet and savory; it even tastes just as good with churro chips as it does with bell peppers! If you're digging the sweet hummus trend, you gotta try our chocolate peanut butter hummus next.

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For all you die-hard pumpkin lovers, this cornbread is for you. Double down and use this for dunking into your next pumpkin chili!

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This recipe is the ultimate sweet-savory way to make pumpkin butter the star it is. This one uses a quick (semi-cheater) version of pumpkin butter—all the magic happens in the bread, with the brie, in the oven. But if you already have a jar of pumpkin butter or have made our slow-cooker pumpkin butter, feel free to swap those in!

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Sure, mac & cheese is great. But PUMPKIN mac & cheese?! That's a fall dinner worthy of any and every occasion from now until spring. Make it for Thanksgiving, for your book club, for date night, and beyond. It's a crowd-pleaser no matter the event, and leftovers are unlikely.

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When it comes to weeknight dinners, this is the one we crave as soon as it gets a bit cool outside. The comforting combination of pumpkin and sage is one that's hard to beat.

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Why bake your Thanksgiving stuffing in a boring ol' baking dish, when you could bake it in a pumpkin?! This autumnal recipe utilizes the squash's sweetness for a super flavorful stuffing that tastes just as good as it looks.

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