Fall brings football tailgates, family dinners, and dozens more excuses to gather. Our collection of cozy potluck recipes is ideal for just about any type of party. Each recipe here is easy to prep ahead and transport to your destination and, most importantly, tastes just as great when it’s finally time to dig in. Here you’ll find fan-favorite appetizers, casseroles, desserts, and more—just in time for autumn.
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<span>Cowboy Dip</span>
Set out this cheesy skillet dip and you’ve got a party. Each bite is loaded with bacon, sausage, corn, and black beans. A cream cheese base gives the dish its luscious texture and helps balance the heat of hot sauce and green chiles. If you’re planning on keeping the dip out for more than an hour, make it in a slow cooker so it stays nice and warm.
<span>Caramel Apple Dump Cake</span>
A dump cake is one of our potluck staples. This fall favorite starts with canned apple pie filling and a box of spice cake mix. Take it totally over the top with plenty of salted butter, toasted pecans, and a generous drizzle of caramel sauce.
<span>Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole</span>
The shortcut secret to this cheesy chicken and rice bake? A packet of premade wild rice and a can of cream of chicken soup. Mix them together along with sautéed veggies and shredded chicken before piling into a casserole dish. Top with cheese and bake until bubbly. Tote it to your gathering in an insulated dish, and it’ll be ready to enjoy right away.
<span>French Onion Chicken Casserole</span>
The best potluck recipes are both easy and crowd-pleasing. This French onion-inspired chicken casserole just so happens to be both. Prepare the dish ahead and stash it in the freezer for up to a month before you plan to serve. Simply thaw overnight in the fridge and top with shredded cheese and crispy onions before baking.
<span>Cheesy Italian Meatball Casserole</span>
This fan-favorite casserole is loaded with Italian meatballs, pasta, and cheese. It’s earned dozens of 5-star reviews ,with one reviewer raving, “This is delicious. Serve it often and to company.” If you’re bringing the dish to a fall party, keep it in a slow cooker on warm so the cheese stays nice and melty.
<span>Pumpkin Spice Cake</span>
Pumpkin spice just may be the unofficial flavor of fall, and for good reason. It’s warm and cozy, just what the weather calls for. This homemade cake is baked in a 9x13-inch pan and makes 12 servings. Top with your favorite frosting—we’re partial to cream cheese or buttercream icing.
<span>Disappearing Chicken</span>
Disappearing chicken is a baked dip that’s loaded with shredded chicken, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and diced green chiles. Our recipe tasters loved the combination of melty cheese and slightly spicy green chiles. Serve it with crackers, chips, or veggies. We’ve included a slow cooker recipe variation for making and taking the dip to parties and potlucks all fall long.
<span>Swamp Potatoes with Sausage</span>
This Southern-style dinner is ideal for fall dinner parties or potlucks. Simply toss the ingredients in a slow cooker, and you’re all set. As the veggies and sausage cook, they soak up the flavors of a buttery Cajun ranch sauce.
<span>Mississippi Pot Roast</span>
Mississippi pot roast has become one of our most favorited recipes, and we can totally see why. The tender meat is flavored with ranch powder, gravy mix, and pepperoncini peppers. Once it’s cooked low and slow, serve it on Hawaiian rolls. As one BHG home cook shared, “The flavor is delicious, and uniquely different, and whoever originally came up with this is a culinary genius!”
<span>Pumpkin Poke Cake</span>
To ensure this pumpkin sheet cake is extra moist, we’re drizzling it with a mixture of caramel and cream before frosting with homemade whipped cream. A sprinkle of toasted pecans adds just the right amount of crunch to each bite. This cake is best the day after it’s made, so prep it the night before and stash it in the fridge.
<span>Copycat Cracker Barrel Hash Brown Casserole</span>
Fall calls for comfort food, and these cheesy potatoes are just that. Once you’ve mastered the basic recipe, it’s easy to customize to fit your tastes. As one reviewer shared, “My family adores cheesy hash brown casserole—to add a bit of extra flavor and crunch, sometimes I top with some french fried onions during the last few minutes of baking.”
<span>Buffalo Chicken Soup</span>
A pot of soup is one of our go-to fall potluck dishes. It’s easy to prep ahead, stays warm in a slow cooker, and everyone can help themselves. This buffalo chicken soup is ideal for a party because everyone can customize their own bowl. Set out blue cheese, hot sauce, sliced green onions, and crackers so guests can top their soup however they like.
<span>Cowboy Potatoes</span>
Our recipe for Cowboy Potatoes has become one of our most-saved side dishes of all time. Readers love the bold combination of crispy potatoes, bacon, barbecue sauce, cheese, jalapeno peppers, and sour cream. If you’re unsure if your guests like spice, keep the peppers in a bowl on the side rather than topping the entire dish.
<span>Cheesy Garlic Swirl Rolls</span>
Bring a pan of these cheesy garlic rolls to the party and prepare for the oohs and aahs. Three kinds of cheese are mixed into the buttery filling before the dough is rolled up cinnamon roll-style and baked until golden. Serve warm with a bowl of marinara sauce for dipping.
<span>Mulled Cider Monkey Bread</span>
For the most apple flavor in every bite, we’re adding both applesauce and diced apples to this fall-inspired rendition of classic caramel monkey bread. Choose baking apples for this recipe; we like a combination of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp.
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