Description
These Easy Pumpkin Patties are versatile and can be made either sweet or savory, making them a perfect fall treat. The recipe features pumpkin puree combined with flour, egg, and spices, then pan-fried to golden perfection. Ideal for a quick snack, appetizer, or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option)
- ¼ cup bread crumbs (optional for added texture)
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon sugar (for a sweet version) or ½ teaspoon salt (for savory)
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon (for sweet) or ¼ teaspoon black pepper (for savory)
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (for sweet) or ¼ teaspoon paprika (for savory)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter for frying
- Optional Add-Ins:
- ¼ cup grated cheese (for savory)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for sweet)
- ¼ cup chopped nuts or raisins (for sweet)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs like parsley (for savory)
Instructions
- Mix the Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, flour, beaten egg, and either sugar for a sweet version or salt for a savory version.
- Add spices: cinnamon and nutmeg for sweet patties or black pepper and paprika for savory ones.
- If using optional add-ins like cheese, herbs, or nuts, mix them in as well. Stir until you have a smooth batter.
- Form the Patties:
- Scoop out small portions of the mixture and shape them into round patties. Lightly flour your hands if needed as the mixture can be sticky.
- Cook the Patties:
- Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, place the patties in the pan.
- Fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crisp. Flip carefully to avoid breaking.
- Serve:
- For savory patties, serve with a dollop of sour cream or a dipping sauce.
- For sweet patties, dust with powdered sugar, serve with maple syrup, or a dollop of whipped cream.
Notes
- You can prepare the patties in advance and store them in the refrigerator until ready to cook.
- If the batter is too wet, add a bit more flour or bread crumbs to achieve the desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
- Category: Snack, Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg