Holidays & Occasions Fall 21 Comforting Recipes That'll Have You Ready for Fall Potluck Season By Kaitlyn Yarborough Kaitlyn Yarborough Part of the Southern Living team since 2017, Kaitlyn Yarborough is a Georgia native living in Austin, Texas, who covers a wide variety of topics for both the magazine and website, focusing on culture and lifestyle content, as well as travel in the South.She earned a B.A. in Journalism at the University of Georgia. She hopes to inspire your travel bucket list with her features on road trips through Texas Hill Country, bourbon tours in Kentucky, and the best beach getaways on the Gulf Coast. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on November 2, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Greg DuPree When our fall harvest favorites finally hit the farm stand or produce section, we know exactly what to do: let them shine. With colorful picks like sweet potatoes and pumpkin, and crunchy ones like apples and collards, the season is more than abundant with fall potluck ideas. With hearty stews, creamy pasta bakes, and packed-to-the-brim vegetable gratins, these fall potluck recipes are sure to warm and wow the crowd on a crisp, breezy autumn evening. Our Pasta-Chicken-Broccoli Bake throws together just about everything except the kitchen sink to get a filling, satisfying dinner on the table. Looking for a new Cajun favorite? Might we recommend our Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya. Saddled with dessert duty? Fret not, because we didn't forget to include some fall-tastic Bundt cakes, bars, and the best pull-apart bread you'll ever taste (also known as our Caramel-Glazed Monkey Bread). Check out these easy fall potluck recipes we're making all season long. 01 of 21 Slow-Cooker Brisket Chili Hector M. Sanchez Reicpe: Slow-Cooker Brisket Chili What makes this so appealing for a big batch recipe? You can set it and forget it. A few hours later, a warm pot of flavorful brisket chili is waiting for you to haul over to the potluck. 02 of 21 Ham-and-Vegetable Cobbler Iain Bagwell Recipe: Ham-and-Vegetable Cobbler This savory cobbler gets a lovely touch from its flaky, latticed crust. In the sea of chicken pot pies, this version with diced ham makes a welcome addition and will stand out in the crowd. 03 of 21 Turkey Pot Pie With Cranberry-Pecan Crusts Tina Cornett Recipe: Turkey Pot Pie With Cranberry-Pecan Crusts No casserole has ever looked quite as festive and ready for fall as this turkey pot pie. The cranberry-pecan crust gives the smallest touch of sweetness to a savory main dish. 04 of 21 Skillet-Baked Ziti with Andouille, Tomatoes, and Peppers Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham Recipe: Skillet-Baked Ziti with Andouille, Tomatoes, and Peppers Like all things, baked ziti deserves a little dose of Southern flair. This skillet recipe gets it from spicy, heavily smoked Andouille sausage. 05 of 21 Caramel-Glazed Monkey Bread Iain Bagwell Recipe: Caramel-Glazed Monkey Bread Is this the best pull-apart bread on the planet? Yes. Between the scrumptious sugary crust and decadent caramel glaze, it hits the ball out of the park. 06 of 21 Savory Sweet Potato Bread Pudding Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham Recipe: Savory Sweet Potato Bread Pudding Baked in a rich Parmesan custard with smoky bacon, spinach, and chunks of roasted sweet potatoes, this bread pudding is a standout side dish that never fails to satisfy the fall cravings and hungry bellies of your Southern crowd. 07 of 21 Pasta-Chicken-Broccoli Bake Iain Bagwell; Prop Stylist: Heather Chadduck; Food Stylist: Ana Kelly Recipe: Pasta-Chicken-Broccoli Bake This colorful casserole will pop on that potluck table. Packed to the brim with cheese-filled tortellini, fresh broccoli, and chicken, this pasta bake gives a little something for everyone. 08 of 21 Herbed Breadcrumb-Topped Macaroni and Cheese Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Herbed Breadcrumb-Topped Macaroni and Cheese Serve up this not-your-basic macaroni and cheese to really impress at the family cookout or fall potluck. Buttery panko breadcrumbs seasoned with sage, thyme, and rosemary make up the delicious secret to this next-level recipe. 09 of 21 Apple-Cream Cheese Bundt Cake Greg DuPree Recipe: Apple-Cream Cheese Bundt Cake Let this fall-tastic apple bundt cake wow with its sweet cream cheese filling and homemade praline frosting. This treat is packed with all the seasonal flavors we love: cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, apples, and pecans. 10 of 21 Chicken-and-Wild Rice Casserole Becky Luigart-Stayner Recipe: Chicken-and-Wild Rice Casserole When the table is full of pasta bakes and vegetable casseroles, this almond-topped casserole filled with chicken, water chestnuts, sour cream, and cheese will offer a welcome alternative. 11 of 21 New Turkey Tetrazzini Alison Miksch Recipe: New Turkey Tetrazzini Nothing like a freshened-up version of a classic comfort dish to really rev up your potluck game. This is the type of casserole that needs nothing else, which means everyone will just be forever grateful that you brought it! 12 of 21 Pumpkin-Spice Bundt with Brown Sugar Icing and Candied Pecans Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Pumpkin-Spice Bundt with Brown Sugar Icing and Candied Pecans From the fall potluck to the Thanksgiving dessert table, this decadent Bundt cake won't disappoint. Test Kitchen Tip: For the smoothest texture and most impressive presentation, make sure the icing is still warm when you spoon it over the cake. 13 of 21 Collard Green Creole Dirty Rice Alison Miksch; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Mary-Claire Britton Recipe: Collard Green Creole Dirty Rice This dirty rice gets its flavoring from chicken sausage, paprika, cayenne pepper, and even a poblano chile. Just add a serving of hot cornbread, and—poof!—potluck is set to go. 14 of 21 Mushroom Stroganoff Hector Manuel Sanchez Recipe: Mushroom Stroganoff A creamy mushroom-studded sauce served over wide egg noodles basically hits all of the marks for a slightly nostalgic, totally delicious main dish. It's a classic that the whole family will love. 15 of 21 Tomato 'n' Beef Casserole With Polenta Crust Beth Dreiling Hontzas Recipe: Tomato 'n' Beef Casserole With Polenta Crust This beefy casserole is all kinds of satisfying and just perfect for a crisp fall day. The cornmeal-based crust sets the cheesy dish apart from every other Italian casserole. 16 of 21 Pumpkin-Chocolate Brownies Greg DuPree Recipe: Pumpkin-Chocolate Brownies Pumpkin and chocolate lovers, rejoice! Baked with chocolate chips, pumpkin filling, and a hint of espresso, these decadent brownies are just perfect for fall. 17 of 21 Coconut-Pumpkin Chiffon Pie Hector M. Sanchez Recipe: Coconut-Pumpkin Chiffon Pie No fall gathering is complete without a pie, and this one puts a twist on the flavor of the season. 18 of 21 Salted Caramel-Apple Hand Pies Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Katie Jacobs Recipe: Salted Caramel-Apple Hand Pies These handheld treats are easily portable, making them great for potlucks. 19 of 21 Collard Dip Hector Manuel Sanchez Recipe: Collard Dip Give your collards a deliciously creamy appetizer makeover in the form of this warm, cheesy dip. It makes the perfect hearty snack to include at the potluck or party. 20 of 21 Sweet Potato and Chorizo Sausage Bites Hector Manuel Sanchez Recipe: Sweet Potato and Chorizo Sausage Bites We're happily introducing this seasonal twist on the classic Bisquick sausage balls that belong at every Southern party. They get a nice kick from spicy, peppery Mexican-style chorizo sausage. Test Kitchen Tip: These sausage balls can be frozen on a baking sheet and transferred to ziplock plastic freezer bags for storage, then baked from frozen. 21 of 21 Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya Greg DuPree Recipe: Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya Using budget-friendly chicken thighs and smoked sausage, this Cajun dish is a no-brainer for a potluck. It's flavored with Creole seasonings and aromatics and will easily feed a crowd. Serve with some warm crusty bread, and you're set. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit