Source: Timolina, AdobeStockIt's no exaggeration to say that pumpkin can be used to prepare thousands of diverse dishes. This includes vibrant, aromatic casseroles! The most important thing is to choose a truly delicious and sweet pumpkin, and then even a complete novice cook can handle it. We're sharing 15 of the best recipes!
1. Pumpkin Casserole with Semolina and Milk
Source: karmelpilates.comThis casserole is especially good for children who need something simple, healthy, and delicious.
You will need: 500 g pumpkin, 300 ml milk, 120 g sugar, 3 eggs, 70 g semolina, spices to taste.
Preparation: Cut the pumpkin into cubes, cover with milk, boil for 20 minutes until soft, blend until smooth, and let cool. Add sugar, semolina, egg yolks, and spices, and let sit for 15 minutes. Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form and gently fold into the pumpkin mixture with a spatula. Pour everything into a baking dish and bake the casserole for half an hour in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
2. Pumpkin Casserole with Cottage Cheese
Source: vk.comA foolproof recipe, especially for breakfast!
You will need: 500 g pumpkin, 500 g cottage cheese, 2 eggs, 2 tbsp flour, 3 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp vanilla sugar, 1 tbsp butter.
Preparation: Bake a piece of pumpkin for 30 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius and blend until smooth. Add the mashed cottage cheese and all other ingredients, then blend thoroughly again. Bake the casserole for 40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
3. Pumpkin Casserole with Chocolate
Source: new-freepik.ruThis casserole is just as good as a full-fledged homemade pie.
You will need: 400 g pumpkin, 400 g cottage cheese, 150 g powdered sugar, 3 eggs, 80 g butter, 6 tbsp semolina, 80 g flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 2 tbsp lemon zest, 100 g chocolate, 5 tbsp cream.
Preparation: Boil the pumpkin until soft, drain in a colander, and blend until smooth. Add the cottage cheese and blend again. Then add the egg yolks, softened butter, and 120 g powdered sugar. Beat again.
Add the zest, baking powder, flour, and semolina to the dough, and mix everything until smooth. Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form and gently fold into the dough with a spatula. Pour everything into a baking dish. Separately, melt the chocolate with cream and the remaining powdered sugar in a double boiler, pour over the top, and swirl slightly with a fork. Bake the casserole in the oven for about 50 minutes at 190 degrees Celsius.
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4. Pumpkin Casserole with Rice and Dried Fruits
Source: yankelevitch.ruWe recommend using rice varieties that cook up soft.
You will need: 200 g rice, 500 g pumpkin, 500 ml milk, 50 g butter, 150 g raisins, prunes, dried apricots, or any dried fruits, 4 eggs, 2 tbsp sugar, 3 tbsp sour cream, 1 tbsp flour.
Preparation: Cover the rice with milk and cook until done. Beat the butter with sugar using a mixer. While continuing to beat, add the eggs one by one. Add the rice, grated pumpkin, and rinsed dried fruits, then the sour cream and flour. Mix everything thoroughly, pour into a baking dish, and bake for 1 hour in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius.
5. Pumpkin Casserole with Tomatoes and Feta Cheese
Source: vk.comInstead of feta, you can use halloumi or a similar salty cheese.
You will need: 400 g pumpkin, 2 tomatoes, 200 g feta cheese, 2 eggs, 4 tbsp sour cream, 4 basil leaves, 2-3 tbsp flour, spices.
Preparation: Cut the pumpkin into medium slices, coat in flour with spices, and fry on all sides. Place it in a baking dish. Top with sliced feta cheese, then tomato rounds. Beat the egg with sour cream and spices, pour over the top, and bake the casserole in the oven for half an hour at 180 degrees Celsius.
6. Pumpkin Casserole with Vegetables
Source: 4tololo.ruOptionally, add any other vegetables to your taste.
You will need: 600 g pumpkin, 100 g hard cheese, 2 carrots, 50 g pumpkin seeds, 150 ml cream, 4 eggs, 2 leeks, 1 onion, 1 clove garlic, 1 bell pepper, spices.
Preparation: Dice all vegetables finely and sauté together for 15 minutes until soft. Season and place in a baking dish. Whisk the cream with eggs and pour over the casserole. Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds and grated cheese, and bake in the oven for 45 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
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7. Pumpkin Casserole with Apples
Source: argumentrus.ruAnother simple and classic casserole recipe for all occasions!
You will need: 300 g pumpkin, 2 apples, 2 eggs, 60 g sugar, 25 g butter, 6 tbsp semolina, 1 tsp cinnamon.
Preparation: Cut the pumpkin into cubes, boil until soft, drain the water, and mash into a puree. Peel and grate the apples. Add the melted butter and all other ingredients, mix, and let sit for 20 minutes. Pour the mixture into a baking dish and bake the casserole in the oven for 40 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
8. Pumpkin Casserole with Minced Meat
Source: patee.ruFor garnish, we recommend a handful of tart red berries.
You will need: 1.5 kg pumpkin, 500 g minced meat, 2 onions, 200 g hard cheese, 5 eggs, 100 ml milk, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop the onion, mix with the minced meat, season, and sauté together for 7 minutes. Grate the pumpkin on a fine grater and spread half of it into a baking dish. Layer the minced meat, then another layer of pumpkin. Whisk the milk with eggs and grated cheese, pour over the casserole, and bake for 40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
9. Pumpkin Casserole with Chicken and Cheese
Source: viktorialka.ruThis is no longer just a snack with tea or a sweet breakfast, but a complete main course.
You will need: 700 g pumpkin, 150 g hard cheese, 3 tbsp sour cream, 500 g chicken fillet, spices.
Preparation: Cut the chicken into small pieces or mince it. Season to taste. Grate the pumpkin and cheese, and mix with sour cream and spices. Spread half of the pumpkin mixture into a baking dish, then the chicken, and then the remaining pumpkin. Bake everything for about 1 hour covered with foil at 200 degrees Celsius in the oven.
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10. Pumpkin Casserole with Potatoes and Cabbage
Source: patee.ruA lean casserole without eggs, cream, or other dairy products.
You will need: 600 g pumpkin, 600 g potatoes, 150 g cabbage, 190 g onion, 55 g semolina, spices.
Preparation: Cut the potatoes and pumpkin into cubes and boil for 20 minutes until soft. Mash into a puree with a couple of tablespoons of vegetable oil and mix with semolina. Slice the onion into feathers and shred the cabbage, then sauté for 7-10 minutes. Spread half of the puree into a baking dish, then the cabbage, and then the remaining puree. Lightly drizzle the casserole with oil and bake in the oven for 35 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.
11. Pumpkin Casserole with Prunes
Source: skolkocom.ruA very original recipe for a vibrant and savory casserole!
You will need: 600 g pumpkin, 50 g prunes, 50 g raisins, 50 g walnuts, 1 egg, 300 ml cream, 2 tsp honey, spices.
Preparation: Pour boiling water over the prunes and raisins and let sit for 10 minutes. Finely chop the prunes and walnuts. Bake the pumpkin until semi-cooked and grate on a coarse grater. Place the pumpkin in a baking dish and sprinkle with dried fruits and nuts. Whisk the cream with egg, honey, and spices, and pour over the top. Bake the casserole in the oven for 30 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.
12. Pumpkin Casserole with Banana
Source: dzen.ruA very sweet casserole, yet completely sugar-free.
You will need: 300 g pumpkin, 150 g cottage cheese, 1 egg, 1 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp semolina, 1 banana, 1 tbsp sour cream, 2 pinches vanilla.
Preparation: Blend the pumpkin and banana until smooth. Add the remaining ingredients and blend everything again. Pour the mixture into a baking dish and bake for 30-40 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius.
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13. Lean Pumpkin Casserole
Source: cookpad.comNothing extra – just pumpkin. A great option for children!
You will need: 350 g pumpkin, 75 g semolina, 3 tsp powdered sugar, 20 g raisins, 50 ml vegetable oil.
Preparation: Boil the pumpkin until soft and blend until smooth. Add the remaining ingredients, mix the puree, and let sit for 15 minutes. Pour everything into a baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
14. Pumpkin Casserole with Rice Flour
Source: maxvps.ruA gluten-free, healthy pumpkin casserole without wheat flour or even semolina.
You will need: 700 g pumpkin, 2 eggs, 80 g sugar, 1 pinch each of ground cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, salt, and vanilla, 300 g 20% sour cream, 65 g rice flour.
Preparation: Boil the pumpkin until cooked and blend it with sour cream. Separately, beat the eggs with sugar and spices until foamy, mix with the pumpkin puree, and gradually add the rice flour. Pour the batter into a baking dish and bake for half an hour in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
15. Pumpkin Casserole in a Multicooker
Source: argumentrus.ruFor a more interesting flavor, we'll add a little condensed milk!
You will need: 450 g pumpkin, 1 tsp baking powder, 180 ml melted milk, 3 tbsp condensed milk, 85 g semolina, 55 ml water, 170 g flour, 3 eggs, 2 pinches vanilla.
Preparation: Mix the semolina with melted milk and let sit for half an hour. Cook the pumpkin in water until soft and blend until smooth. Mix with milk, add condensed milk and eggs, and mix everything again. Finally, add the sifted flour with baking powder and vanilla. Cook the casserole in the multicooker bowl for 40 minutes on the "Bake" setting.