Pumpkin Farmer's Casserole

Warm, hearty, and packed with seasonal flavor, Pumpkin Farmer’s Casserole is your go-to comfort dish for fall evenings. Combining creamy pumpkin puree, savory ground beef or turkey, crisp green beans, and tender carrots, this layered casserole is topped with golden breadcrumbs and melted cheddar cheese for a satisfying crunch. The thinly sliced potatoes create a hearty base, while the pumpkin, egg, and milk mixture binds everything together into a perfectly creamy filling. Seasoned with paprika and thyme, this easy-to-make dish is rich in autumnal spices and family-friendly goodness. Perfect for gatherings or meal prepping, this cozy casserole takes just 20 minutes of prep and bakes to bubbly perfection in under an hour. Enjoy it as a complete one-dish meal or alongside a simple salad for a wholesome and delicious dinner.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups pumpkin puree (unsweetened)
• 1 pound ground beef or turkey
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 1 cup frozen or fresh green beans, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1.5 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 0.5 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced thinly
• 0.5 cup breadcrumbs

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish and set it aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Add the ground beef (or turkey) to the skillet. Cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until fully browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic, carrots, green beans, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 3 minutes to combine flavors. Remove from heat.

Step 5

In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, beaten eggs, milk, and 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese.

Step 6

Layer the sliced potatoes evenly on the bottom of the prepared casserole dish. Spread the cooked meat and vegetable mixture over the potatoes.

Step 7

Pour the pumpkin and cheese mixture evenly over the meat and vegetables, ensuring it's distributed well.

Step 8

Sprinkle the remaining 0.5 cup of cheddar cheese over the top, then sprinkle the breadcrumbs evenly as the final topping.

Step 9

Cover the casserole loosely with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Step 10

After 30 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.

Step 11

Let the casserole cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy your hearty Pumpkin Farmer's Casserole!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2140.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3063.4

Total Fat 190.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 82.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 923.9mg	0%
Sodium 4972.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 196.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.3g	0%
Total Sugars 44.8g
Protein 162.7g	0%

Vitamin D 169.7IU	0%
Calcium 1850.8mg	0%
Iron 29.2mg	0%
Potassium 6078.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.4%

Protein: 20.7%

Carbs: 25.0%