I always feel more nostalgic about recipes for fall than I do for other seasons. The visual appeal and the comforting aromas and flavors seem to invite me to slow down and savor the season in a way no other time of year does.
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In this roundup, I've gathered some of my best recipes that highlight autumn flavors and comfort foods. These fall recipes will fill your kitchen with the warm, inviting aromas of autumn as the weather cools. Whether you're looking for a show-stopping dessert full of apples and caramel, a hearty main dish full of autumn produce, or a simple comforting side dish, these recipes will bring the bounty and comfort of fall to your table.
Give these recipes a try and let me know in the comments which ones you like best.
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Easy Fall Dinners
These easy fall dinners capture the flavors of the season while keeping weeknights stress-free. From hearty comfort food to simple sliders for game day, these recipes are comforting meals the whole family will love.
Dinner In a Pumpkin
Dinner In a Pumpkin is a festive fall recipe with a hearty beef, rice, and vegetable filling baked and served in a pumpkin. It makes a fun fall tradition-either make one large pumpkin or multiple smaller pumpkins for individual servings.
Easy Cheesy Zucchini Quiche
Freezer-friendly and hearty, this delicious zucchini quiche is a great way to use your fall zucchini harvest.
Apple Cheddar Melt
Enjoy the taste of fall with open-faced apple cheddar melts made with crisp apples, crunchy sunflower seeds, and gooey cheddar-a perfect fall lunch.
Terlingua Chili
Perfect for chilly fall days, this authentic Terlingua chili is a simple and delicious beef chili. Enjoy the enticing aroma as it simmers to a perfect finish.
Pinto Beans Over Cornbread
Few dishes say fall to me the way tender pinto beans over cornbread does. Topped with your choice of shredded cheese, chopped onions, cilantro, and jalapeños and served over flavorful cornbread, it's a filling comfort meal.
BBQ Beans with Beef (30 Minutes)
Sweet and tangy, this beef and beans recipe is a perfect (and perfectly easy) fall dinner. Simple ingredients and easy prep make this barbecue beef and beans a great option for a busy night.
Stuffed Zucchini Boats with Ground Beef and Rice
Stuffed zucchini boats with ground beef and rice are easy, healthy, and freezer-friendly. They're a delicious way to use up a bumper crop of zucchini.
Zucchini Linguine
Zucchini Linguine is a quick and easy stovetop meal that the whole family will love. You'll love how quickly it comes together, and you can even use the same pot for cooking the linguine and preparing the rest of the dish.
Beef and Guinness Stew
This hearty stew full of carrots and tender chunks of beef served over mashed potatoes is perfect for crisp fall days.
Ground Beef Stroganoff
Ground Beef Stroganoff is creamy, hearty, and only uses one pot, so it's perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner with just one pan to wash. Best of all, it's ready in under an hour!
Hot Honey Chicken Sliders
With hot and sweet sauce over tender chicken with a crispy crunch, these twenty-minute hot honey chicken sliders are perfect for game day, potlucks, brunch, or just a fun dinner at home. If you are looking for the perfect Nashville hot slider recipe that doesn't require a lot of time and effort, look no further.
Fall Soup Recipes
There's nothing more comforting than fall soups to warm up on crisp evenings. From creamy root vegetable soups to hearty soups showcasing international flavors, these fall soups are perfect for the season.
Sweet Potato and Carrot Soup
Carrot Sweet Potato Soup with Ginger is a creamy and rich root vegetable soup that is perfectly balanced by coconut cream and ginger. Ideal for a light lunch or with a sandwich as a comforting dinner, the delicious combination of onion, garlic, ginger, and coconut with carrots and sweet potatoes is perfect for fall.
Potato Soup with Hash Browns (30 Minute Recipe)
Hearty and full of potatoes and cheese, this potato soup with hash browns made on the stove is a super quick recipe without a lot of fuss or mess.
Cheeseburger Soup with Velveeta
Classic Cheeseburger Soup with Velveeta cheese is delicious, easy, and perfect for a hearty supper. Use frozen hash browns for quick prep!
Olive Garden Chicken and Gnocchi Soup (Copycat Recipe)
Inspired by Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup, this rich and creamy soup is a perfect cool weather meal. Serve garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and toasted garlic bread.
Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup (15 Minute Meal)
Perfectly seasoned and full of flavor, one pot Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup is a deliciously quick & easy dinner for a busy day. Serve with a salad and you have a healthy dinner on the table in 15 minutes.
Fall Casserole Recipes
Perfect for family dinners or potlucks, these easy fall casseroles and bakes highlight seasonal vegetables, hearty proteins, and creamy sauces that make every bite feel like autumn.
Easy Shepherd's Pie (Freezer-Friendly)
This super easy Shepherd's Pie is not only rich and delicious, but it also makes a great frozen Shepherd's Pie to stock your freezer. It is full of meat and vegetables in a rich beef and tomato sauce topped with creamy mashed potatoes and a sprinkling of cheese.
Homemade Franks and Beans
Our baked version of franks and beans in a rich, homemade sauce is loved by adults and kids alike. Kid-friendly, easy, and with fantastic flavor, this beans and weenies recipe is the dish you love, but better!
Freezer-Friendly Penne Pasta Bake
Let go of the ordinary with the distinctive flavor of our delicious freezer-friendly Penne Pasta Bake! Traditional red sauce is replaced with a creamy combination of brown gravy, spaghetti sauce, and half & half and flavored with garlic, herbs, and cheese.
Layered Chicken Enchilada Bake
If you love cheesy, saucy Mexican food, you'll love this easy chicken enchilada bake made with rotisserie chicken and a quick homemade enchilada sauce. It layers tortillas with rotisserie chicken and melty cheese in an easy 5-minute homemade enchilada sauce for a fast, flavor-packed dinner. It's the kind of meal your family will ask for on repeat.
Freezer Zucchini Lasagna
This delicious freezer zucchini lasagna is full of nutrient-rich vegetables. With layers of creamy ricotta, rich and hearty vegetable and meat sauce, tasty zucchini slices, and perfectly melted cheese, Freezer Zucchini Lasagna is a crowd-pleaser. It's a great way to preserve a bountiful zucchini harvest!
Chicken Divan
Oven-baked Chicken Divan with Curry features chicken, broccoli, and a delicious creamy curry sauce. This long-time family favorite is an easy way to repurpose leftover chicken or broccoli.
Cheesy Meatless Baked Ziti
Cheesy Meatless Baked Ziti is hearty comfort food-rich, cheesy, and packed with flavor, all without the need for meat. This classic Italian-inspired dish layers tender pasta with a rich marinara sauce, creamy ricotta, and plenty of gooey mozzarella for a satisfying, oven-baked meal.
Fall Crockpot Recipes
My slow cooker is my very favorite kitchen appliance, and these fall crockpot recipes are a lifesaver for busy days. Enjoy the comforting flavors of fall without spending hours in the kitchen with these recipes that use just a few ingredients and minimal prep.
Crockpot Cheesy Potato Kielbasa Soup
This easy crockpot potato soup with hash browns means less prep. Just slice the kielbasa and dice the onion, combine everything in the crockpot, and turn it on for a ready-to-eat evening meal.
Crockpot Lentil Soup with Kielbasa
Get cozy with Crockpot Lentil Soup-it takes just fifteen minutes of prep to make this hearty and flavorful slow cooker meal. This delicious slow cooker lentil soup is an easy meal full of savory onions, peppers, and garlic.
Crock Pot Cube Steak with Mushroom Soup
Crock Pot Cube Steak with Mushroom Soup is tender and delicious, and it requires almost no prep. Using cube steak with cream of mushroom soup, Lipton onion soup mix, salt & pepper, and water, you can put a delicious home-cooked meal on the table with almost no effort.
Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing
Delicious and easy Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing has just four ingredients plus water and takes only five minutes to prepare for the crockpot. The creamy sauce and tender, juicy chicken make this simple dish a family favorite!
Seasoned Crockpot Beef Burritos
Slow cooker beef burritos made with London Broil are the ultimate easy weeknight dinner. They're flavor-packed, tender, and perfect for a DIY burrito bar.
Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili
Using leftover marinated, grilled chicken is the secret to this flavorful and comforting white chicken chili. Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili will tempt you with its fantastic aroma as the chicken, beans, corn, herbs, and spices simmer in the crockpot.
Easy Crockpot Chicken & Dumplings
This easy and delicious crockpot chicken and dumplings with canned biscuits is a family favorite. The rich, creamy sauce with shredded, tender chicken is a winning combination even before adding the dumplings. Using cream of chicken soup and canned biscuits make this yummy dinner so easy to prepare that makes it look like I'm a great cook with virtually no effort.
Easy Fall Sides
No fall table is complete without easy fall sides to pair with your favorite mains. From roasted root vegetables to crisp fall salads, these simple and flavorful additions will complement any meal.
Microwave Acorn Squash
Microwave acorn squash with butter and cinnamon-sugar is a super easy side dish or dessert that your family will love! Even picky eaters love the sweet, buttery topping and tender squash.
Roasted Butternut Squash with Candied Pecans
Roasted butternut squash is a perfect fall side with a dash of nutmeg and just the right amount of sweetness. Its rich fall color along with the taste of candied pecans and nutmeg make it an excellent choice for a Thanksgiving side dish.
Apple Raisin Salad
Sweet, crisp apples mixed with celery and raisins are delicious with a simple dressing.
Easy Caramelized Pineapple (3 Ingredients)
Super easy Caramelized Pineapple is a tasty dessert or sweet side that takes less than 15 minutes. Perfect for dressing up a holiday meal!
Sweet Potato Casserole with Streusel Topping
Streusel topping takes sweet potato casserole to the next level.
French Onion Rice
Richly flavored with French onion soup and beef consommé, this delicious rice bake is a family favorite. It makes an easy side dish for roasts, steak, and burgers.
Boiled Red Potatoes with Butter
Simple and tasty boiled red potatoes are a delicious side for most meat dishes, and leftovers make great mashed potatoes or potato salad.
Seasoned Green Beans
Italian seasoned green beans can elevate your plate, and they're a snap to prepare. Plus, this colorful side dish features a green vegetable many kids favor-punched up with Italian dressing that enhances flavor.
Fall Desserts
These yummy fall dessert recipes capture the sweet side of the season with apples, pumpkins, and warm spices. From crisps to show-stopping pies and cakes, these recipes feature the autumn flavors you love.
Apple Walnut Bars
Apple Walnut Bars are an easy dessert with all the flavor of apple pie without all the work. With a thin, crispy top layer and rich apple-cinnamon flavor complemented by the crunch of walnuts, this delicious apple walnut dessert is fabulous alone or à la mode.
Caramel Apple Galette
Baked apples wrapped in buttery pie crust and drizzled with caramel glaze is a delicious way to end a meal.
Caramel Apple Upside Down Bundt Cake
Caramel apple upside down bundt cake with layers of tender apples, warm cinnamon, and rich caramel topping. A stunning fall dessert to share.
2 Ingredient Apple Cinnamon Roll Bake
Elevate ready-to-bake cinnamon rolls and canned apple pie filling to an easy, home-baked apple cinnamon roll bake perfect for fall brunch, holiday mornings, or a simple weeknight dessert.
Pumpkin Cheesecake Fluff
Pumpkin Cheesecake Fluff delivers all the flavor of pumpkin cheesecake without the work! Try it with gingersnaps for dipping, or turn it into a parfait with layers of crunchy crushed gingersnaps and whipped cream.
Pumpkin Trifle
This beautiful dessert is almost as much fun to look at as it is to eat. With gingerbread, pumpkin, gingersnaps, and pudding, you know it is going to be good.
Spice Cake with Caramel Glaze
The rich spice flavors in this delicious glazed Bundt cake are perfect for a cold fall or winter day.
Apple Pie
Homemade apple pie in this flaky, buttery crust is sure to be a hit no matter what the season, but it's an especially delicious way to welcome fall.
Apple Crumble
Tender baked apples with sweet cinnamon-oat crumble is perfectly paired with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. For a super-easy version of this yummy apple dessert, substitute apple pie filling for the sliced apple.
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