Description

These Easy Pumpkin Patties are deliciously versatile, offering both sweet and savory options. Made with pumpkin puree, flour, and a few simple spices, they come together quickly and cook up golden and crisp in a skillet. Perfect as a cozy breakfast treat or a flavorful side dish, you can customize them with optional add-ins like cheese, herbs, nuts, or raisins. Whether topped with maple syrup or served with sour cream, these patties bring comforting autumnal flavors to your table.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

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)

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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, stirring well to form a cohesive mixture.
Add spices: Incorporate cinnamon and nutmeg if making sweet patties, or black pepper and paprika for savory ones, blending evenly.
Add Optional Ingredients: Mix in any optional add-ins like grated cheese, chopped fresh herbs, nuts, raisins, or vanilla extract depending on your chosen flavor profile until smooth and well combined.
Form the Patties: Scoop small portions of the mixture and shape them into round patties with your hands, lightly flouring your hands if the mixture is too sticky.
Heat the Pan: Warm olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
Fry the Patties: Place the patties carefully in the pan and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and crisp. Flip gently to avoid breaking.
Serve: For savory patties, serve hot with a dollop of sour cream or your favorite dipping sauce. For sweet patties, dust with powdered sugar, drizzle with maple syrup, or top with whipped cream.

Notes

You can use canned pumpkin puree or homemade for fresh flavor.
Bread crumbs are optional but add extra texture and help bind the patties.
Lightly flouring your hands makes shaping the patties easier and prevents sticking.
Adjust seasoning to your taste; you can mix sweet and savory spices as desired.
Cooking times may vary depending on patty size and skillet heat—watch carefully to avoid burning.
These patties can be kept warm in a low oven while cooking the batch.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Frying
Cuisine: American