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16 Stuffed Pumpkin Recipes That Make Carving One Out Worthwhile

Why carve a jack-o'-lantern when you could stuff a pumpkin and eat it instead?

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Carving pumpkins is a classic fall activity—but this year, instead of making them all into something scary, spare a few to use as bowls. Stuffing pumpkins with soups, desserts, and hearty fillings (just like peppers!) makes for a super festive Halloween meal. Need more pumpkin ideas? Get your fix by eating it for every meal, playing with the pumpkin seeds and devouring the ultimate combo: pumpkin and chocolate—all in our collection of Halloween party eats.

1

Mushroom and Quinoa Stuffed Mini Pumpkins

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Courtesy of Simple Seasonal

These make the cutest holiday side dish.

Get the recipe from Simple Seasonal.

2

Cheesy Bread Pudding Stuffed Pumpkin

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Courtesy of Broma Bakery

Cheese pull goals.

Get the recipe from Broma Bakery.

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3

Pumpkin Cheesecake Stuffed Pumpkin

Pumpkin Cheesecake Stuffed Pumpkin
Courtesy of Creme de la Crumb

The only way to eat pumpkin cheesecake is out of an actual pumpkin.

Get the recipe from Creme de la Crumb.

4

Pumpkin Booze Bucket

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Courtesy of Everyday Dishes

Add ice, chill drinks. This is a Halloween party MUST.

Get the tutorial from Everyday Dishes.

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5

Roasted Garlic Sage Pesto Pumpkin Soup

Roasted Garlic Sage Pesto Pumpkin Soup
Courtesy of Half Baked Harvest

The most meta pumpkin soup could ever be.

Get the recipe from Half Baked Harvest.

6

Mac & Cheese Stuffed Pumpkin

Mac & Cheese Stuffed Pumpkin
Courtesy of Cooking on the Side

Give mac & cheese a fall makeover.

Get the recipe from Cooking on the Side.

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7

Harvest Vegetable Stew

Harvest Vegetable Stew
Courtesy of 86 Lemons

Mini pumpkins make adorable serving bowls for a warm and hearty stew.

Get the recipe from 86lemons.

8

Stuffed Mini Pumpkins

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Courtesy of Half Baked Harvest

Throwing a fall party? This is the appetizer you need.

Get the recipe from Half Baked Harvest.

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9

Pumpkin Stuffed With Everything Good

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Cheese and Choco

Forget the turkey—you need to serve your Thanksgiving stuffing inside a pumpkin.

Get the recipe from Cheese and Chocolate.

10

Pumpkin Bisque

Pumpkin Bisque
Courtesy of Pizzazzerie

You fancy, huh?

Get the recipe from Pizzazzerie.

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11

Pumpkin Pie Dip

Pumpkin Pie Dip
Courtesy of Handmade in the Heartland

Way easier than making an actual pumpkin pie.

Get the recipe from Handmade in the Heartland.

12

Sausage, Rice, and Cranberry Stuffed Pumpkins

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Inspired By Charm

This hearty meal is perfect for Halloween dinner.

Get the recipe from Inspired By Charm.

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13

Sweet and Spicy Quinoa Stuffed Pumpkin

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Courtesy of Tales of a Kitchen

It's time to take your quinoa bowls next-level.

Get the recipe from Tales of a Kitchen.

14

Holiday Stuffed Pumpkin

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Courtesy of Green Kitchen Stories

You can't have a holiday feast without it.

Get the recipe from Green Kitchen Stories.

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15

Quinoa Stuffed Pumpkins

Quinoa Stuffed Pumpkins
Courtesy of Scandi Home

We'll eat healthy if it looks like this.

Get the recipe from Scandi Home.

16

Dinner in a Pumpkin

Stuffed Pumpkin
Courtesy of

Bake a casserole inside a pumpkin—it's festive and there's less dishes to wash!

Get the recipe from Favorite Family Recipes.

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