12 Delicious Fall Potluck Ideas for Cold-Weather Gatherings (2024)

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Curried Cider-Pork Stew

Apple cider isn't just for sipping. This colorful, comforting fall potluck idea combines the flavorful juice with curry powder. It's the perfect balance of sweetness and spice for a pot full of fresh apples, pork, and seasonal veggies.

Tangy Molasses Barbecue Ribs

Cookouts and potlucks are pretty much synonymous in the summer. But when it cools down, you can still enjoy the sweet, smoky flavor of ribs with the help of your trusty slow cooker. A combo of liquid smoke, smoked paprika, and our zingy homemade sauce on the ribs turn out some seriously finger-licking good fall food.

Buy It: Crock-Pot Cook & Carry Slow Cooker ($50, Target)

Chicken Florentine Artichoke Bake

A Parmesan cheese-bread crumb mixture tops this hearty fall potluck idea featuring artichokes, bow-tie pasta, chicken, and Monterey Jack cheese. Crushed red pepper adds a touch of heat.

Winter Woods Chili

For a hearty chili that will satisfy the meat lovers in your family, try this fall dish featuring beef and bacon. Mix your classic cheddar topper with fresh oregano for a new twist on the game-day classic.

Balsamic Honey Pulled Pork Sliders

This slow cooker fall potluck idea for a crowd makes a whopping 20 servings. Everyone is going to devour these little sammies made from boneless pork shoulder in a ridiculously tasty sweet and tangy homemade sauce.

Kale, Fennel, and Roasted Delicata Salad

If you haven't cooked delicata squash before, it's about to become your new favorite. The small winter squash has delicate (hence the name delicata) skin that gets tender enough to eat. Combined with leafy kale and crunchy fennel, it's a fall potluck idea that's both healthy and delicious.

Orange-Sage Sweet Potatoes with Bacon

Look no further than these delicious sweet potatoes for a fall potluck idea that will steal the spotlight. Orange juice, brown sugar, and herbs give the seasonal produce a sweet, earthy flavor. The crumbled bacon takes your side dish to the next level.

Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

This cheesy mac starring seasonal squash might be one of our best potluck recipes for fall. Smoked Gruyère cheese is irresistible when blended with butternut squash into a creamy, rich sauce. Bacon is added to the mix to make every bite extra indulgent.

Roasted Vegetables and Chickpeas

This fall potluck idea features a gorgeous blend of seasonal root veggies with a simple seasoning that is slightly sweet from brown sugar and herbal from dried rosemary. We added some chickpeas to the roasted veggies for a boost of plant-based protein and added texture.

Buy It: Mainstays Roasting Pan ($6, Walmart)

Lazy-Braised, Maple-Glazed Carrots

Crunched for time? This easy autumn dish is ready to tote to a gathering in less than 30 minutes. Sliced carrots take on amazing flavor with the help of garlic, butter, herbs, orange, and maple syrup. Add a dash of cayenne for a bit of heat.

Crumb-Topped Apple Slab Pie

Instead of a small round apple pie, this fall potluck idea for dessert takes a whole baking pan. Enjoy the divine smell of baked apples and cinnamon filling your kitchen before sharing it with family and friends.

Cider Mulled Wine

This slow cooker cider is definitely going to warm everyone up at your fall potluck party. Use cheesecloth to bundle up cinnamon sticks, cloves, and allspice to infuse the cider-wine mixture for easy removal. Orange and apple slices add fresh flavor and a pretty garnish to your cup.