Every year, our Test Kitchen staff and Better Homes and Gardens editors test hundreds of recipes to find the perfect ones for you. We've collected the top-rated favorite fall recipes for you to try, such as hearty casseroles, spiced desserts, savory side dishes, and lush cheesecakes.
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Apple-Cinnamon Rolls
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"Wonderful," "heavenly," and "great twist on the cinnamon roll," were all phrases our editors used to describe these sweet treats loaded with great apple flavor.
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Salted Caramel Pots de Creme
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We love the way that just a pinch of sea salt brings out the rich, buttery caramel found in these creamy desserts. Share the indulgence—this fall favorite serves eight, perfect for a crowd.
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Apple-Cardamom Custard Pie
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Enjoy a dessert that's full of warm and earthy fall flavor. Our simple cardamom custard pie fills the bill—our Test Kitchen home economists loved it! Their favorite part? The decadent layer of caramelized apples.
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Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
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Our testers said it all: "This is a really, really tasty mac and cheese —caramelized onions, smoky bacon, smoky cheese, and butternut squash—oh my!" Watch our video to learn how to make it yourself.
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Caramel-Pecan Pumpkin Cheesecake Bites
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Our Test Kitchen staff says these pecan pastries are "like mini pumpkin pies topped with a caramel-pecan topping." They work well as appetizers at a party or as an after-dinner treat.
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Curried Squash Muffins
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We just couldn't keep these spiced muffins to ourselves! An irresistible mixture of cinnamon and curry mingles with sweet, tender squash for a taste that's everything we love about fall.
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Dulce de Leche-Hazelnut-Pumpkin Pie
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Take it from a taster: "Oh my gosh! Lovely, interesting, yummy, delicious—this pie has great flavor and pretty garnishes—a home run!" says one of our editors. We love the way it combines traditional pumpkin pie with the rich flavors of hazelnut and dulce de leche.
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Make-It-Mine Streusel Pie
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You'll love how easy and versatile this delicious dessert is—we certainly do! Our Test Kitchen staff describes it as "a great streusel-topped fruit pie that you can mix and match to your desired tastes." Different flavor options include blueberry, rhubarb, apple, and cherry.
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Orange-Hazelnut French Silk Pie
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Our panel loves the way zesty orange perfectly complements rich hazelnut and chocolate in this French silk pie. For wow factor, we recommend topping with piped whipped cream and candied orange peel.
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Ginger-Pear Star Scones
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How would we describe this fall recipe? "Yummy little scones in a cute shape—tender and flaky—very good!" says one member of our panel. We can't get enough of the sweet and zesty ginger and pear that fill these top-rated treats.
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Toffee-Pear Sticky Pudding
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We're head over heels for this sweet-and-sticky pudding. A fresh date and pear reduction fills the dessert; rich toffee and pear make up the indulgent sauce that's drizzled on top.
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Quince Skillet Tart with Savory Prosciutto Pastry
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The secret to this savory brunch tart? According to our Test Kitchen staff, it's quince, which tastes like a cross between an apple and a pear, and should be peeled and cooked for optimum flavor. We're also obsessed with the finely chopped prosciutto found in the flaky crust of this delicious tart.
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Pumpkin Latte Coffee Cake
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Make the perfect fall coffee cake with just one simple addition—pumpkin! Our Test Kitchen staff suggests making it in advance: Simply prepare and cool the cake as directed, but omit the coffee drizzle until serving.
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Million Dollar Spaghetti
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When there's a slight chill in the air, we start craving comfort food. This million dollar spaghetti casserole is one of our go-to fall dinner ideas. It's loaded with spaghetti, meat, cheese, and sauce. As one reviewer puts it simply, "Great recipe."
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Chicken Cordon Bleu Wild Rice Casserole
Chicken Cordon Bleu Wild Rice Casserole
A few ingredients set this chicken and wild rice casserole recipe apart from the others. For that classic cordon bleu flavor, add Gruyere cheese, black forest ham, and green onions. These simple additions will lead to rave reviews like, "delicious recipe, a step above typical chicken-rice casseroles."
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Clementine-Fig Spice Cake
Persimmon Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Fresh clementines, dried figs, and apple pie spice help this cake recipe taste like fall. For even more flavor, soak the cake with rum once it comes out of the oven. We've heard raves like "Yum, yum and yum! Drizzling the clementine-infused syrup over the mini cakes was a nice touch and made them nice and moist. My husband give his enthusiastic thumbs up, and I'lldefinitely make this for guests next time!" And, "This recipe was a big success at a dinner party."
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Banana Bread
Banana Bread
You're looking at our most popular banana bread recipe. It's ideal for fall baking when the mood strikes. We've included helpful step-by-step directions to help you achieve banana bread perfection. Recipe reviewers called this the "best banana bread recipe I've tried." It's a classic for a reason, as another fan shared, "I've been baking this sacred simple banana bread recipe since I was a toddler. I learned how to bake with this delicious quick bread. At 45 now, it's still wonderful."
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Chicken Cobbler Casserole
Chicken Cobbler Casserole
You don't need to make everything from scratch to put a hearty, comforting dinner on the table. This fall casserole recipe uses biscuit mix, rotisserie chicken, and canned soup to make a rich, flavorful dish. It's endlessly customizable as one home cook suggests, "This recipe is quite tasty, as is. I would recommend adding a few herbs, and maybe some diced onion to amp up the flavor, but pretty good as written."
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Sweet Potato Peanut Stew
Turkey Peanut Stew
A reviewer called this "one of my "go-to" recipes for fall and winter." And we can see why. Each bit is loaded with sweet potatoes, garlic, coconut milk, and peanut butter. For a little sweetness, top the finished soup with sliced mango.
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Butternut Squash Lasagna
Veggie-Pesto Lasagna Soup
Coax out the savory side of butternut squash with garlic, rosemary, and Parmesan cheese. This luscious lasagna can be made up to 24 hours before serving. As one BHG home cook shares, "OMG! This is by far the best new recipe I've tried lately. I love butternut squash, but this recipe takes it to a whole other level. The Alfredo sauce is absolutely perfect. The lasagna looked and smelled wonderful. And the creaminess of the sauce combined with the creamy texture of the roasted butternut squash was a match made in heaven. Don't alter this recipe as it is perfect as it is."
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Cranberry Orange Rosemary co*cktail
Cranberry Orange Rosemary co*cktail
If you're entertaining this fall, you need a big-batch co*cktail recipe ready to go. Prep this sparkling cranberry co*cktail ahead and you're all set. As one BHG fan shares, "Served these up to guests as the arrival greeting co*cktail for Christmas dinner. Big hit with everyone. Refreshing and very festive!"
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Potato Cinnamon Rolls
Potato Cinnamon Rolls
The secret to the fluffiest cinnamon rolls? A cup of mashed potatoes in the dough! Don't just take our word for it, this recipe reviewer agrees! "Absolutely the BEST cinnamon rolls I've ever made. You won't be disappointed when you make these."
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Cheesy Butternut Squash Cavatappi Bake
Cheesy Butternut Squash Cavatappi Bake
This one-dish fall dinner is one of our favorite recipes. Perhaps it's the meaty mushrooms and bacon. Or it could be the sweet butternut squash. Either way, it's easy to make and absolutely delicious. This recipe has earned raves like "Delicious! One of my favorite recipes!" and "It is DELICIOUS so make it soon! You will be happy you did!"