10 Cozy Dishes to Serve at Your Fall Family Get-Together

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A pumpkin pizza with ghosts overlaid on the top
Author Name: Beth Rush
Date: Wednesday November 6, 2024

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Family parties should always have the best food. It brings people together and makes every moment more magical. If you’re bringing a dish to a get-together in the next few weeks, consider making one of these easy fall recipes. You’ll give the party a seasonal vibe while making something people of all ages can enjoy.

Autumn dinner

1. Sweet Potato Breakfast Burritos

Brunch is the perfect opportunity to make sweet potato breakfast burritos. As long as they contain the famous orange root veggie, black beans, eggs and cheese, you’ll have a classic base ready to go.

Personalize each burrito to your loved one’s unique flavor palettes. They’ll get to munch on something delicious and made with love just for them. Sweet potatoes also help regulate blood pressure, so everyone will feel better while your meal supports their long-term health.

2. Homemade Pumpkin Pizza

Who can say no to pizza? It’s the ultimate meal to bring to a family get-together. It’s also one of the easiest family fall recipes you can make. Swap tomato sauce and Italian seasonings with pumpkin puree and fall spices. The savory, cheesy slices will have everyone coming back for seconds.

You can even make this dish outside to enjoy the autumn breezes while they last. If you let your grill warm to between 350 and 400 degrees Fahrenheit and cook your pizza directly on the grate, you’ll have dinner ready when the crust is bubbling and browned.

3. Maple-Glazed Carrots

People often bring dinner recipes to parties, but it’s also nice to have a few side dishes. Combine carrots with the sticky sweetness of maple syrup to make each portion more appealing to younger family members while impressing loved ones of all ages with your slow-roasting skills.

4. Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

You might already be using butternut squash to create creamy dishes, so add it to your next batch of mac and cheese. If you puree softened squash with a bechamel sauce, your little ones might not even notice it’s not your usual recipe. Every bite will taste like autumn without compromising on everyone’s favorite comfort food at your next family dinner.

Mac and cheese

5. Vegetarian Quinoa Chili

If you have a few vegetarians in your family, there are easy fall recipes they’ll love, too. Make some quinoa chili and pair it with sourdough bread for dipping.

Farmers harvest quinoa in early fall, so there should be plenty available at farmers markets and local grocery stores. Make this at least 30 minutes before your get-together to bring the biggest hit of the season.

6. Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Bread

Give everyone some fresh apple cinnamon oatmeal bread to snack on while you play board games. It’s also the perfect breakfast to enjoy before visiting a corn maze, taking a family hike or any other fall activity you’ve been planning since summer’s heat started to fade.

7. Cranberry Chicken Bake

You might think cranberries have to wait until Christmas, but they’re a great autumn ingredient, too. Add them to your grocery list before baking easy fall recipes this year.

You could merge a cranberry sauce with onion soup mix, water and Russian salad dressing to bake some mouthwatering chicken breasts in your oven before your next party. Pair it with some mashed potatoes or mac and cheese to win the unofficial dinner competition at your family’s next potluck.

8. Cinnamon Roll Waffles

Breakfast is often the best time to make family fall recipes. When everyone’s just starting to wake up on a group vacation or the morning after Thanksgiving, they’ll race to the kitchen for your cinnamon roll waffles. There’s something so cozy about enjoying a cinnamon-based pastry while autumn leaves fall outside your window.

Waffles, figs and hot chocolate

9. Baked Ham With Pomegranate Molasses Glaze

Merge your family’s favorite baked ham meal with pomegranate to give them something new this fall. It’s exactly what you should make if you want everyone to think you’re a pro in the kitchen.

All you have to do is whisk the glaze on your stove, drizzle it over a ham and bake that ham for about two hours while you spend your day prepping for your get-together. When you serve it, your family will think you’ve made a Michelin-star meal because it’s so delicious.

10. Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Broccoli is a spring and fall vegetable, so lean into your leafy greens this autumn. You could serve it in homemade bread bowls or with a side salad. The buttery cheese base will capture every child’s attention while the adults in your family revel in the health-boosting benefits of the broccoli. You can even save your leftovers in the freezer because broccoli retains its shape and flavor when frozen.

Enjoy Easy Fall Recipes as a Family

Browse family fall recipes before your next get-together. You’ll find something everyone will enjoy because it’s easy to merge autumn foods with your favorite meals. Everyone can celebrate good times together before fall fruits and veggies go out of season.

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