Our Favorite Fall Recipes That Easily Feed A Crowd

Brussels Sprout Slaw with Apples and Pecans
Photo: Greg DuPree

Autumn calls for hearty casseroles, cozy soups, and anything that evokes a sense of comfort. It's a season of entertaining and spending time with friends and family, and a big-batch meal is the perfect way to make the most of the bountiful produce that can be found at the local Saturday market or farm stand.

We've got all the delicious ways to use those apples, sweet potatoes, pecans, bunches of kale, Brussels sprouts, and squash. These fall recipes are fit to feed a big group, whether you're hosting family for fall festivities or desiring plenty of leftovers to save and freeze.

These are the best fall recipes for a crowd to make this season.

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Creamy Pumpkin Soup

Roasted Pumpkin Soup
Greg DuPree

Recipe: Creamy Pumpkin Soup

Pumpkin soup is as close as you can get to serving fall in a bowl. This pumpkin soup starts with a whole roasted sugar pumpkin, which gives the soup a rich flavor you just can't get from a can.

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Butternut Squash Lasagna

Butternut Squash Lasagna
Greg Dupree; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Butternut Squash Lasagna

You don't have to spend time boiling pasta for this butternut squash and spinach lasagna; this recipe saves you time by using convenient no-boil noodles.

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Beer-Braised Beef Tips with Root Vegetables and Horseradish

Beer-Braised Beef Tips with Root Vegetables and Horseradish
Victor Protasio

Recipe: Beer-Braised Beef Tips with Root Vegetables and Horseradish

Boneless chuck roast, carrots, parsnips, potatoes, onion, garlic, sage, and stout beer come together to create one savory dish that your family will love.

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Vegetarian Skillet Chili

Vegetarian Skillet Chili
Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist Christine Keely

Recipe: Vegetarian Skillet Chili

A tasty blend of mushrooms and white beans stand in for the meat in this recipe, adding texture and heartiness.

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Brussels Sprout Slaw with Apples and Pecans

Brussels Sprout Slaw with Apples and Pecans
Greg DuPree

Recipe: Brussels Sprout Slaw with Apples and Pecans

Cole slaw is not only for the summer months. This autumnal version is packed with crisp apples and crunchy pecans, making it deserve a spot during your fall cookouts.

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Candied Pumpkin Spice Pecans

Candied Pumpkin Spice Pecans
Greg Dupree; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

Recipe: Candied Pumpkin Spice Pecans

If you come across a fresh batch of pecans at your local market, this easy sweet treat is perfect for fall entertaining.

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Baked Oatmeal with Apple, Cranberries, and Pecans

Baked Oatmeal with Apple, Cranberries, and Pecans
Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner; Food Styling: Maggie Ruggiero

Recipe: Baked Oatmeal with Apple, Cranberries, and Pecans

This make-ahead oatmeal loaded with seasonal spices, fruits, and nuts will make any morning sweeter. Assemble it before going to bed and refrigerate overnight.

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Honey-Glazed Spiced Carrots

Honey-Glazed Spiced Carrots
Iain Bagwell

Recipe: Honey-Glazed Spiced Carrots

Who doesn't love colorful carrots coated in a sweet glaze? This stunning side dish makes the most of your farmers' market haul.

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Turkey Pumpkin Chili

turkey pumpkin chili
Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer

Recipe: Turkey Pumpkin Chili

Fire-roasted crushed tomatoes and canned pumpkin result in a luscious thickness that you want in a chili. If you want to sneak in seasonal veggies, we recommend adding spinach or kale at the very end.

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Collard Green Salad with Chicken, Bell Pepper, and Roasted Squash

Collard Green Salad with Chicken, Bell Pepper, and Roasted Squash
Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

Recipe: Collard Green Salad with Chicken, Bell Pepper, and Roasted Squash

Collard greens don't need to be stewed down to a ham-infused tangle to be delicious, and the roasted squash gives the perfect sweetness to this hearty salad.

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Spicy Roasted Sweet Potato Salad

Spicy Roasted Sweet Potato Salad
Greg DuPree; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Christine Keely

Recipe: Spicy Roasted Sweet Potato Salad

Bet you've never seen potato salad made with sweet potatoes, and you'll be glad that you now have. Paired with black beans, jalapeños, cilantro, and a honey-lime dressing, the roasted vegetables channel all of our favorite Southwestern flavors.

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Creamy Kale and Pasta Bake

Creamy Kale and Pasta Bake
Hector Manuel Sanchez

Recipe: Creamy Kale and Pasta Bake

This hearty casserole is a crowd-pleaser for weeknight dinners. Substitute packaged kale for a fresh-from-the-market bunch.

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Classic Apple Cobbler

Classic Apple Cobbler
Photo: Stephen DeVries; Prop Styling: Kaye E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipes: Classic Apple Cobbler

This recipe requires a big bushel of fresh apples, so that trip to the orchard won't go to waste.

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Sweet Potato Soup

Sweet Potato Soup
Greg DuPree

Recipes: Sweet Potato Soup

This quintessential fall soup is topped off with freshly toasted pecans.

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Beef-and-Vegetable Soup with Gnocchi

Ground Beef Vegetable Soup with Gnocchi
Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner; Food Styling: Maggie Ruggiero

Recipe: Beef-and-Vegetable Soup with Gnocchi

Store-bought gnocchi makes this ground beef vegetable soup hearty and filling without any extra effort. Add any extra fall veggies that you prefer.

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Sheet Pan Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

Sheet Pan Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Sheet Pan Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

Use your trusty sheet pan to make this autumn-inspired macaroni and cheese recipe. Breadcrumbs give a welcome crunch on top.

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Creamy Turnip Soup

Creamy Turnip Soup
Hector Manuel Sanchez

Recipe: Creamy Turnip Soup

Your turnip greens will go to good use in this creamy potato-studded soup, and you're able to make it all in your slow cooker.

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Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole

Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole

Recipe: Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole

Sausage and sweet potatoes go hand-in-hand and taste amazing together in this big-batch egg casserole.

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Pecan Soup

Pecan Soup
Iain Bagwell

Recipe: Pecan Soup

This velvety-rich dish is like chestnut soup with Southern flair, and it shows that pecans go way beyond just dessert.

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Potato-Bacon Hash

Potato-Bacon Hash
Stephen DeVries, Prop Styling: Missie Neville Crawford; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Potato-Bacon Hash

This hearty hash makes a great dish for breakfast or dinner. Hot tip: Incorporate sweet potatoes for extra fall flair.

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Coconut-Curry Butternut Squash Soup

Coconut-Curry Butternut Squash Soup
Southern Living

Recipe: Coconut-Curry Butternut Squash Soup

A classic recipe with a simple twist, this soup uses a few spices and a can of coconut milk to capture the flavors of a coconut curry. If there are leftovers, freeze them for later.

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