Stuffed Pumpkins

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Ingredients

  • 1 medium sized pumpkin, about 6 inches in diameter
  • 3 cups cornmeal
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 1/2 cup water
  • 1 1/2 large eggs
  • 9 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Thoroughly clean the outside of the pumpkin.
  2. Cut off top of pumpkin to make a lid.
  3. Remove the seeds and scrape out any stringy pulp.
  4. Combine stuffing ingredients and mix well in a bowl.
  5. Fill the pumpkin with the stuffing.
  6. (Be sure to leave some space at top.)
  7. Cover with lid, and bake on an oiled cookie sheet for 50 minutes at 400 degrees.
  8. Lower the temperature to 375 degrees for 40 minutes or until the stuffing sets.
  9. (The stuffing is set when a fork is inserted in the center and comes out clean.)
  10. Cut the pumpkin into eight sections and serve the wedges topped with either cranberry sauce or gravy

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

342 kcal 17% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.4g 11% DV
Total Fat 17.1g 22% DV
Carbs 43.2g 16% DV
Fiber 2.9g 10% DV
Sugar 2.5g 5% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 304.3mg 13% DV
Potassium 320mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 80.8mg 27% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 426.8mcg 47% DV
Vitamin C 1.2mg 1% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 2% DV
Calcium 97.5mg 8% DV
Iron 1.6mg 9% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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