For a richer flavor, sauté a diced onion and some minced garlic with the ground beef. Consider adding a layer of shredded cheddar cheese between the ground beef and the mashed potatoes for extra cheesy goodness. If your pumpkin is wobbly, place a few crumpled pieces of aluminum foil around it in the baking dish to stabilize it. To enhance the pumpkin flavor, sprinkle the inside of the pumpkin with a little brown sugar or maple syrup before filling. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the oven or microwave.
Pumpkin Surprise
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PREP TIME45 mins
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COOK TIME1 hrs
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 45 mins
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SERVING6 People
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VIEWS12
Unearth a delightful autumn surprise with this whimsical dish! A savory shepherd's pie filling nestled within a sweet, baked pumpkin. The presentation alone will wow your guests, and the combination of flavors is simply irresistible.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate70 g
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Cholesterol114 mg
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Fiber7 g
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Protein35 g
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Saturated Fat13 g
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Sodium559 mg
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Sugar7 g
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Fat33 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepPreheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)
02
StepCarefully cut a 4-inch circle around the stem of the pumpkin to create a lid. Set the lid aside. Scoop out the seeds and stringy fibers from inside the pumpkin. Place the prepared pumpkin in a 9x13 inch baking dish. (15 minutes)
03
StepIn a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the cubed potatoes and cook until fork-tender, approximately 15 minutes. Drain well and mash. Season generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Set aside. (20 minutes)
04
StepWhile the potatoes are cooking, brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain off any excess grease. (10 minutes)
05
StepSpoon the browned ground beef into the hollowed-out pumpkin. Pour in the creamed corn and drained whole kernel corn. Top evenly with the mashed potatoes. (5 minutes)
06
StepCarefully place the pumpkin lid back on top. Pour about 2 cups of water into the baking dish, around the pumpkin. (2 minutes)
07
StepBake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the pumpkin is tender and can be easily pierced with a fork. (60 minutes)
08
StepLet the pumpkin rest for 10 minutes before serving. To serve, bring the entire pumpkin to the table and remove the lid to reveal the surprise inside. Scoop out portions of the filling along with the cooked pumpkin flesh. (10 minutes)
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Elizabeth Deckow
Jun 24, 2025The presentation is amazing. Perfect for a fall dinner party.
Branson Rempel
Jun 22, 2025I found that 50 minutes was perfect for baking time; the pumpkin was perfectly tender.
Jesse Reichel
Jun 20, 2025Next time, I'll try adding a little bit of spice to the mashed potatoes for a kick.
Lucas Kihn
Jun 19, 2025I followed the vegetarian suggestion and used lentils, and it turned out great!
Vilma Daniel
Jun 12, 2025I added some sautéed mushrooms to the beef mixture, and it was delicious!
Lauren Hagenes
Jun 7, 2025This recipe was a hit! My kids loved the surprise of the pumpkin.
Vernon Hickle
Jun 6, 2025I didn't have cream style corn, so I blended whole kernel corn with a little milk and it worked perfectly!