Holidays & Entertaining Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Recipes 12 No-Waste Sweet and Savory Recipes That Use a Whole Can of Pumpkin By Wini Moranville Wini Moranville Instagram Website Wini Moranville has written about food and wine for leading magazines and websites for more than 20 years—hundreds of those being for Better Homes & Gardens publications, including the iconic New Cook Book. She holds a bachelor's degree in French and English from the University of Iowa; she also studied French at the University Laval in Quebec, Canada. Moranville later studied creative writing at Iowa State University, where she received a master's degree in English and was the recipient of the Pearl Hogrefe Fellowship in Creative Writing.While she's covered just about every food topic imaginable—from bargain wines to fancy desserts—she's most passionate about the easy-yet-inspired everyday French cuisine she's discovered throughout more than twenty summers living and cooking in France. Moranville was a finalist for the Goodreads Choice Award, Best Food & Cookbooks 2019, for The Little Women Cookbook. Her book, Everyday French Cooking: Modern French Cuisine Made Simple, will be published by Harvard Common Press in 2022. Back home in the Great Midwest, her local Aldi supermarket is her happy place. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on October 19, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Blaine Moats We use canned pumpkin in everything from pie to mac and cheese (yes, really). However, what we don't love is a recipe that leaves us with leftover canned pumpkin puree. That's why every single one of these is a recipe that uses a whole can of pumpkin. Enjoy this sweet and savory pumpkin recipe collection, knowing you'll have no leftovers. 01 of 12 Double Decker Pumpkin Bread View Recipe Blaine Moats Sure, you could make a classic pumpkin bread recipe with canned pumpkin. But with a few more ingredients, you can add a swirl of richness in the middle. You'll also appreciate the sweet-tinged spark that the crystallized ginger adds to this recipe. 02 of 12 Pumpkin Mac and Cheese View Recipe Blaine Moats There's no need to sit at the kids' table to enjoy creamy macaroni and cheese. Thanks to savory canned pumpkin, the kid-friendly classic gets a grown-up makeover. 03 of 12 Melt-in-Your-Mouth Pumpkin Cookies View Recipe Blaine Moats Here's how to turn one can of pumpkin into 60 three-bite desserts! Topped with an irresistible brown sugar icing, these cookies rank as one of our all-time top canned pumpkin recipes. One reviewer wrote, "They're worth five stars—if I could give 'em 10, I would!" 04 of 12 Coconut-Pumpkin Soup View Recipe Jason Donnelly Salty, sweet, nutty, and hot—this canned pumpkin soup recipe pushes all the flavor buttons we love in classic Thai cooking. We also love the way the soup doesn't require a blender or food processor, making it a great choice when you're looking for easy canned pumpkin recipes you can effortlessly pull off at the end of a busy day. 05 of 12 Pumpkin Soup with Lentils View Recipe Andy Lyons If you're looking for healthy canned pumpkin recipes, you've found a winner! Each serving comes in at under 200 calories and contains 11 grams of good-for-you fiber. 24 Holiday Soup Recipes to Start Your Feast in Delicious Style 06 of 12 Pumpkin, Bean, and Chicken Enchiladas View Recipe Blaine Moats Even the most devoted fans of savory canned pumpkin recipes have probably never tried this enchilada recipe. You'll love how pumpkin's autumnal flavor pairs with hot jalapeño peppers, chile powder, and pico de gallo for a healthy and satisfying Mexican-inspired entrée that's oven-ready in 35 minutes. 11 Mexican Thanksgiving Recipes to Spice Up Your Menu 07 of 12 Pumpkin Football Cakes View Recipe Dana Gallagher The only thing better than tasty canned pumpkin dessert recipes is tasty canned pumpkin desserts that are adorable too! These too-cute football cakes include a whole can of pumpkin ($4, Target) and make a delicious addition to any game-day tailgate or sports-centric potluck celebration. 08 of 12 Curry Pumpkin Soup View Recipe Andy Lyons This pumpkin soup made with canned pumpkin is a great choice for holiday entertaining. Serve the luscious fall or winter warmer as a sit-down first course to get everyone into the spirit of the season. Choose a great dinner roll recipe to serve alongside. 09 of 12 Sara's Silky Pumpkin Pie View Recipe Peter Frank Edwards Of all the recipes using canned pumpkin in our files, pumpkin pie recipes are always the most popular. Here's one that veers slightly off the beaten path; it calls for sweetened condensed milk for extra rich and silky appeal. But don't worry—the nutmeg, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves keep this close to the classic pumpkin pie! Our Test Kitchen's 2-Ingredient Swap for Sweetened Condensed Milk 10 of 12 Bourbon Pumpkin Bread with Spice Swirl View Recipe Andy Lyons Conveniently, this moist pumpkin bread recipe that uses a whole can of pumpkin makes two loaves in classic loaf pans. That means you can give one as a gift and keep one for yourself. Not ready to enjoy your loaf? Freeze it for later. Just be sure to add the optional icing after you've thawed the loaf. 11 of 12 Easy Pumpkin Roasted Red Pepper Mac and Cheese View Recipe Andy Lyons We've said it before: We're fans of canned pumpkin recipes, whether they're sweet or savory. Here's another stellar example of the latter. It demonstrates how much richness (with a bonus of extra nutrition) canned pumpkin puree can bring to a simple casserole. 12 of 12 Cream of Pumpkin Soup View Recipe Keller You've often heard us say "fresh is best," but pumpkin may be the exception. We actually prefer making pumpkin soup with canned pumpkin for the most reliable, silky results. This savory soup is made hearty for winter with the addition of orzo or wild rice. Pumpkin Substitutes to Finish Your Recipes in a Pinch Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit