This is one of my favorite times of the year because not only do the fun themed treats come out, but so do all the hearty soups and stews! If you’re looking for a fun treat, try these mummy cookie bites! If you want a hearty dinner to warm you up, try slow cooker pumpkin chili. And if you need more pumpkin in your life, these 3-ingredient pumpkin chocolate chip cookies are the way to go!
Dinner in a Pumpkin Recipe
Oh, this dinner in a pumpkin? It’s absolutely delicious! Imagine digging into a mix of sausage, mushrooms, and creamy, savory rice, all nestled inside a perfectly baked pumpkin. Every bite is a delightful burst of flavors that’ll make you want seconds. (Maybe even thirds!) Gather the family around to enjoy this festive meal. It’s a winner, and everyone at the table will love it! Because not only does it look good, (the perfect Halloween dinner!) but it’s absolutely delicious and super easy to prepare! Don’t be surprised if ‘dinner in a pumpkin’ shows up in the dinner rotation a few times this fall.
Ingredient List
This dinner in a pumpkin uses a lot of simple ingredients, and the great thing is, you can easily customize your pilaf with things you have in the fridge! I used creamy mushrooms, Italian sausage, yellow onion, and bell peppers for some crunch. Exact measurements are all in the recipe card below!
Medium Pumpkin: Use a good-sized pumpkin, ready to be filled and cooked. Vegetable Oil: Used for cooking the veggies and sausage in. Red Bell Pepper and Green Bell Pepper: Colorful bell peppers, adding crunch and sweetness. Small Yellow Onion: A small onion for flavor and aroma. Garlic: Adds a strong, delicious taste to the mix. Fresh minced garlic is best! Ground Italian Sausage: Flavored sausage for a hearty and tasty filling. You could also swap this out for ground turkey or beef. Use whatever you have on hand! Cremini Mushrooms: Earthy mushrooms that add a nice texture and taste. Cream of Mushroom Soup: So your dinner in a pumpkin has a little extra creaminess and delicious flavor! Cream of chicken soup would also work. Cooked Rice: To give your meal a little more substance. Salt and Pepper: Basic seasonings to enhance the taste of the dinner in a pumpkin.
Let’s Make Dinner in a Pumpkin!
Your friends and family are going to love this festive meal so much! It’s simple to make, hearty, and most importantly- absolutely delicious!
Make it Vegetarian: For a vegetarian version, you can leave out the Italian sausage and add more vegetables in its place. If you still want a ‘meaty’ texture, you could also use meatless crumbles or tofu. Season Your Pumpkin: Before filling, lightly salt and pepper the inside of the pumpkin to infuse flavor into the pumpkin meat as it cooks. Seasoning salt is another great choice! Individual Dinner in a Pumpkin: You can use small sugar pumpkins instead of 1 large pumpkin, this filling will fill 3-4. Cheesy Topping: Sprinkle grated cheese over the filling before putting the pumpkin top back on for the perfect gooey, melted finishing touch.
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