Where are all the fall lovers at? This blog’s for you! The autumn season is rolling in—are you ready? We’re here to get you dreaming and drooling about all the delicious things associated with this lovely time of year. Today it’s all about pumpkins and the best recipes you can make in the upcoming days and months. Whether it’s for your Thanksgiving holiday meal or any night you want to amp up the fall flavors, these dishes are a great addition to any dinner table.
These recipes don’t require fancy equipment or complicated ingredients, so you can easily make them during your NC beach vacation and right in your Ocean Isle Beach rental. Grab your pumpkin latte and get ready for some yummy fall foodie inspiration.
Crispy Baked Parmesan Pumpkin Fries Recipe
We don’t know about you, but we never thought about making fries out of pumpkin! If you’re a sweet potato fry lover then this is the perfect pumpkin recipe for you. These crispy baked “fries” are a little bit sweet, a little bit savory, and a little bit salty making them really satisfying. Also be sure to read how to make your fries crispy and not soggy because that is a hack you can carry over into any kind of fries you make. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parmesan? Oh yeah!
Easy & Delicious Creamy Pumpkin Soup Recipe
This mouthwatering soup doesn’t get much easier than this. Whether you make your own pumpkin purée or you buy it from the store, this is the staple ingredient in this dish. Whisk in a few more staple ingredients including broth, spices and some heavy cream (you could substitute coconut milk if you’re dairy-free)—and voilà—you have a warm and cozy taste of fall in a bowl. Don’t forget the toppings for a little extra crunch, creaminess, and color.
Vegan Pumpkin Mac-n-Cheez Recipe
Everyone loves mac-n-cheese, but how about a little twist on a classic favorite? This pumpkin mac-n-cheez has the creaminess and flavor that your taste buds desire—but it’s also vegan, so there’s no dairy required. Not vegan? You can use the usual dairy in this recipe, and it will still be delicious. Whether you like it steamy and creamy straight out of the pot or broiled for a few minutes for a crispy topping, this pumpkin mac-n-cheez is any way you serve it up.
Sweet & Savory Pumpkin Cheddar Scalloped Potatoes Recipe
Here’s another innovative twist on a classic fall dish. Scalloped potatoes are a family favorite any time of the year, but spice it up this season with a little extra color and flavor by adding pumpkin and cheddar to the mix. You’ll still get the gorgeous golden-brown topping while packing a flavorful punch with the sweet pumpkin purée, savory cheddar cheese, and melt-in-your-mouth potatoes. It’s perfect for Thanksgiving or any day.
You can find the Pumpkin Cheddar Scalloped Potatoes recipe here.
Cream Cheese Pumpkin Roll Recipe by the Pioneer Woman
Oh, the glorious cream-cheese-filled pumpkin roll. You’ve seen it served on Thanksgiving and have always wondered if you could make it. Well, the good news is you definitely can! If you’re familiar with Ree Drummond, aka the Pioneer Woman, you know that she makes some good stuff and keeps her recipes on a level that even a novice can achieve. (She’s witty, too!) This is her cream cheese pumpkin roll recipe, and we think you’ll find it’s perfect in every way.
You can find the Pioneer Woman’s Cream Cheese Pumpkin Roll recipe here.
what’s your favorite fall recipe?
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