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50 FALL POTLUCK IDEAS AND THEMES

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Posted by Sarah Pryor



With cooler weather and lots of fun sporting events, fall is the perfect time to
get together for a potluck. SignUpGenius makes it easy for your guests to let
you know which dish they’re bringing — no more parties with five different
desserts and no sides. Whether you’re throwing the party or coming as a guest,
here are 50 fun fall potluck themes and ideas. 


PARTY THEMES

 1.  Chili Cook-Off - Practically everyone has their own famous chili recipe.
     Tell your friends to fire up the slow cookers and bring a batch to share.
     Your guests who aren’t cooking inclined can bring the fixin’s like cheese,
     sour cream and corn chips.
 2.  Wine and Cheese - Have everyone bring a bottle of their favorite wine and a
     block of their favorite cheese (or sliceable meat) for the ultimate
     charcuterie spread.
 3.  Tailgate - Serve your favorite tailgating foods like pigs in a blanket or
     opt for football-shaped fare like chocolate brownies with cream cheese
     laces. Decorate with green tablecloths adorned with white goal line
     markers.
 4.  Soup Supper - Warm up on a chilly evening by having guests bring their
     favorite soups to share. Even dessert can be a soup of sorts: chocolate
     fondue with strawberries and other yummy dippers.
 5.  Pumpkin Party - Jump headfirst into the ubiquitous fall flavor by telling
     guests everything they cook must have pumpkin as an ingredient — bonus
     points if it’s served out of an actual pumpkin.
 6.  Casseroles - Nothing says fall like a hot casserole. Ask your guests to
     bring their favorites (and leave the oven preheated for any last-minute
     warm-ups).
 7.  Friendsgiving - Host a Thanksgiving-themed potluck with your best friends.
     Assign everyone a traditional Thanksgiving dish to bring like turkey,
     stuffing, candied yams or macaroni and cheese.
 8.  Fiesta Night - Decorate with sombreros, piñatas and bright colors so your
     guests will feel right at home eating tacos, chips, salsa and other Mexican
     fare.
 9.  Finger Foods - No forks allowed at this potluck. Tell guests to cook up
     their favorite finger foods like pigs in a blanket and mozzarella sticks.
     They’re easy to transport and even easier to eat.
 10. Southern BBQ - Break out the gingham tablecloths and serve up some pulled
     pork, brisket, ribs and all the fixin’s. Fall’s temperate climate will even
     allow you to have this messy food outside. Decorate with mason jars, twine,
     burlap and other rustic textures.
 11. Pie in the Sky - Tell guests every food item they bring must be a pie.
     Dessert pies are obvious, but they can also cook chicken pot pie, quiche
     and more.
 12. Spooky Soiree - Make your potluck Halloween-themed with fun finger foods
     like crescent roll-wrapped hotdog mummies and spider sandwich cookies with
     pretzel legs sticking out.
 13. Breakfast for Dinner - This simple theme will allow guests to cook their
     favorite morning meals in the afternoon. Think waffles, pancakes and even
     an omelet bar if you’re feeling fancy.
 14. Grill Out - Perhaps the most classic potluck theme — everyone loves
     hamburgers and hot dogs. Ask guests to bring sides like potato chips and
     salad.
 15. Southern Supper - You don’t have to be from the Deep South to appreciate
     Southern fare. Have everyone bring a favorite southern dish like fried
     chicken, macaroni and cheese or collard greens.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Bring your neighborhood together with a potluck. View an Example

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------


MAIN COURSES

 1. Chicken Pot Pie - Bring from a box or make it from scratch.
 2. Smoked Meat - No smoker? No problem. The internet is full of tutorials for
    smoking meat on the grill or even in the oven. You’ll likely need some wood
    chips and a roll of aluminum foil.
 3. Baked Ziti - Use ground beef, ground turkey or even Italian sausage to give
    your pasta some heartiness, then top with cheese and bake until bubbly.
 4. Chicken and Rice Casserole - This all-in-one dish is simple and delicious.
    Add almonds for extra crunch.
 5. Jambalaya - Pay homage to Cajun culture for this dish. You can also make a
    less spicy version for those who might not appreciate the extra heat.
 6. Lasagna - Go simple with ground beef or get creative with spinach and low-
    or no-carb recipes.
 7. Mini-Sliders - Stick to bite-sized burgers or expand your palette to include
    buffalo chicken, crab cakes and more.

 

 


 SLOW COOKER

 1. Chili or White Chicken Chili - Easy to throw together and fun to eat, chili
    is a fall staple for a good reason. Bring your sour cream and shredded
    cheese so guests can customize their dish.
 2. Chicken Noodle Soup - Pro tip: add the noodles near the end so they don’t
    get too soggy.
 3. Roast Beef for French Dips - Pick a thick, crusty bread to hold up a hearty
    serving of roast beef. Top with provolone cheese and bring cups for other
    guests to serve their own au jus.
 4. Meatballs - You can serve these with toothpicks or leave in the slow cooker
    for guests to spoon out over noodles. For a more Eastern flair, make them
    with teriyaki sauce and serve over rice.
 5. Chicken Tortilla Soup - Bring tortilla chips or strips along with cheese and
    sour cream to serve this warm fall treat.
 6. Sloppy Joes - This childhood favorite will be the hit of the potluck. Don’t
    forget the buns!

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Plan a cycling club potluck with a sign up. View an Example

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------


SIDES

 1. Apple Walnut Coleslaw - Fall flavors add a twist to this summer staple.
 2. Bacon Brussels Sprouts - Slow-roast your Brussels with bacon and a drizzle
    of olive oil and maple syrup for a fall-flavored treat.
 3. Mashed Potatoes - The ultimate comfort food. Add a twist by mixing in a
    unique ingredient like garlic or gouda cheese.
 4. Stuffing - Whether you call it stuffing or dressing this carb-a-licious side
    is a fall favorite and shouldn’t be limited to just the Thanksgiving table.
    Add a twist by making it with cornbread or cranberries.
 5. Collard Greens - Make them southern-style by cooking with bacon or ham — or
    keep it healthy by sautéing in olive oil and finishing with a squeeze of
    lemon juice.
 6. Macaroni and Cheese - Whether you reach for the blue box or make a huge pan
    from scratch, everyone loves this side dish.


DIPS

 1. Seven-Layer Dip - Layer salsa, refried beans, cheese, guacamole and sour
    cream for a simple but yummy treat everyone will love.
 2. Cheese Dip - Pop it in your slow cooker with salsa or cook it on the
    stovetop and serve with tortilla chips as well as unexpected dippers like
    broccoli.
 3. Baked Jalapeño Popper Dip - Cream cheese mixed with mozzarella and jalapeños
    and topped with crumbled butter crackers is so delicious, and it likely
    won’t last past the first 20 minutes of the party.
 4. Crab Dip - Seafood lovers will be obsessed with a dip made from cream cheese
    and crab. For bonus points, make wonton chips to use as dippers.
 5. Loaded Baked Potato Dip - Sour cream, cream cheese, bacon and green onions
    mixed together and baked make the perfect dip for potato chips or
    crinkle-cut fries.
 6. Buffalo Chicken Dip - This spicy orange dip would be perfect for a tailgate
    party. Use your favorite buffalo wing sauce and bleu cheese dressing to give
    it a special touch.
 7. Spinach Artichoke Dip - This classic dip can be made hot or cold depending
    on the weather and what you’re craving. For a twist, serve in a sweet
    Hawaiian bread bowl with bread pieces for dipping.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Coordinate a family reunion potluck with a sign up. View an Example

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------


DESSERTS

 1. Banana Bread - Save those brown bananas and bake them into a delicious bread
    that can work for breakfast or dessert.
 2. Caramel-Glazed Monkey Bread - Swimsuit season is over, so bring on the
    carbs. This bread is simple to make with canned biscuit dough as the base.
    Add pecans for even more of a fall flavor.
 3. Carrot Cake - Dig up grandma’s recipe or find a new one online. If it has
    vegetables in it, it must be healthy, right?
 4. Cranberry Bars - The perfect fruit for fall and winter flavors, cranberries
    are easy to find and cook with. Top your bars with a drizzle of condensed
    milk for extra sweetness.
 5. Pecan Pie - Whether you buy pre-made pie crusts or do it yourself, this
    delicious fall pie is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
 6. Apple Pie - Don’t forget the vanilla ice cream!
 7. Caramel Apples - You can serve them whole or nacho-style — with the apples
    pre-sliced and drizzled with caramel, chocolate and nuts.
 8. Pumpkin Pie Dip - A combo of cream cheese, canned pumpkin and a little sugar
    make a perfect dip for graham crackers or wafer cookies.
 9. S’mores - Throw it back to your camping days with this treat that can be
    made over a fire pit (or in the microwave).

No matter what you serve or bring to your potluck, you’re sure to have a great
time sampling others’ recipes and catching up with family and friends. 

Sarah Pryor is a journalist, wife, mom and Auburn football fan living in
Charlotte, N.C.


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Resources / Home & Family


50 FALL POTLUCK IDEAS AND THEMES

With cooler weather and lots of fun sporting events, fall is the perfect time to
get together for a potluck. SignUpGenius makes it easy for your guests to let
you know which dish they’re bringing — no more parties with five different
desserts and no sides. Whether you’re throwing the party or coming as a guest,
here are 50 fun fall potluck themes and ideas. 






PARTY THEMES

 1.  Chili Cook-Off - Practically everyone has their own famous chili recipe.
     Tell your friends to fire up the slow cookers and bring a batch to share.
     Your guests who aren’t cooking inclined can bring the fixin’s like cheese,
     sour cream and corn chips.
 2.  Wine and Cheese - Have everyone bring a bottle of their favorite wine and a
     block of their favorite cheese (or sliceable meat) for the ultimate
     charcuterie spread.
 3.  Tailgate - Serve your favorite tailgating foods like pigs in a blanket or
     opt for football-shaped fare like chocolate brownies with cream cheese
     laces. Decorate with green tablecloths adorned with white goal line
     markers.
 4.  Soup Supper - Warm up on a chilly evening by having guests bring their
     favorite soups to share. Even dessert can be a soup of sorts: chocolate
     fondue with strawberries and other yummy dippers.
 5.  Pumpkin Party - Jump headfirst into the ubiquitous fall flavor by telling
     guests everything they cook must have pumpkin as an ingredient — bonus
     points if it’s served out of an actual pumpkin.
 6.  Casseroles - Nothing says fall like a hot casserole. Ask your guests to
     bring their favorites (and leave the oven preheated for any last-minute
     warm-ups).
 7.  Friendsgiving - Host a Thanksgiving-themed potluck with your best friends.
     Assign everyone a traditional Thanksgiving dish to bring like turkey,
     stuffing, candied yams or macaroni and cheese.
 8.  Fiesta Night - Decorate with sombreros, piñatas and bright colors so your
     guests will feel right at home eating tacos, chips, salsa and other Mexican
     fare.
 9.  Finger Foods - No forks allowed at this potluck. Tell guests to cook up
     their favorite finger foods like pigs in a blanket and mozzarella sticks.
     They’re easy to transport and even easier to eat.
 10. Southern BBQ - Break out the gingham tablecloths and serve up some pulled
     pork, brisket, ribs and all the fixin’s. Fall’s temperate climate will even
     allow you to have this messy food outside. Decorate with mason jars, twine,
     burlap and other rustic textures.
 11. Pie in the Sky - Tell guests every food item they bring must be a pie.
     Dessert pies are obvious, but they can also cook chicken pot pie, quiche
     and more.
 12. Spooky Soiree - Make your potluck Halloween-themed with fun finger foods
     like crescent roll-wrapped hotdog mummies and spider sandwich cookies with
     pretzel legs sticking out.
 13. Breakfast for Dinner - This simple theme will allow guests to cook their
     favorite morning meals in the afternoon. Think waffles, pancakes and even
     an omelet bar if you’re feeling fancy.
 14. Grill Out - Perhaps the most classic potluck theme — everyone loves
     hamburgers and hot dogs. Ask guests to bring sides like potato chips and
     salad.
 15. Southern Supper - You don’t have to be from the Deep South to appreciate
     Southern fare. Have everyone bring a favorite southern dish like fried
     chicken, macaroni and cheese or collard greens.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Bring your neighborhood together with a potluck. View an Example



--------------------------------------------------------------------------------


MAIN COURSES

 1. Chicken Pot Pie - Bring from a box or make it from scratch.
 2. Smoked Meat - No smoker? No problem. The internet is full of tutorials for
    smoking meat on the grill or even in the oven. You’ll likely need some wood
    chips and a roll of aluminum foil.
 3. Baked Ziti - Use ground beef, ground turkey or even Italian sausage to give
    your pasta some heartiness, then top with cheese and bake until bubbly.
 4. Chicken and Rice Casserole - This all-in-one dish is simple and delicious.
    Add almonds for extra crunch.
 5. Jambalaya - Pay homage to Cajun culture for this dish. You can also make a
    less spicy version for those who might not appreciate the extra heat.
 6. Lasagna - Go simple with ground beef or get creative with spinach and low-
    or no-carb recipes.
 7. Mini-Sliders - Stick to bite-sized burgers or expand your palette to include
    buffalo chicken, crab cakes and more.

 

 


 SLOW COOKER

 1. Chili or White Chicken Chili - Easy to throw together and fun to eat, chili
    is a fall staple for a good reason. Bring your sour cream and shredded
    cheese so guests can customize their dish.
 2. Chicken Noodle Soup - Pro tip: add the noodles near the end so they don’t
    get too soggy.
 3. Roast Beef for French Dips - Pick a thick, crusty bread to hold up a hearty
    serving of roast beef. Top with provolone cheese and bring cups for other
    guests to serve their own au jus.
 4. Meatballs - You can serve these with toothpicks or leave in the slow cooker
    for guests to spoon out over noodles. For a more Eastern flair, make them
    with teriyaki sauce and serve over rice.
 5. Chicken Tortilla Soup - Bring tortilla chips or strips along with cheese and
    sour cream to serve this warm fall treat.
 6. Sloppy Joes - This childhood favorite will be the hit of the potluck. Don’t
    forget the buns!

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Plan a cycling club potluck with a sign up. View an Example



--------------------------------------------------------------------------------


SIDES

 1. Apple Walnut Coleslaw - Fall flavors add a twist to this summer staple.
 2. Bacon Brussels Sprouts - Slow-roast your Brussels with bacon and a drizzle
    of olive oil and maple syrup for a fall-flavored treat.
 3. Mashed Potatoes - The ultimate comfort food. Add a twist by mixing in a
    unique ingredient like garlic or gouda cheese.
 4. Stuffing - Whether you call it stuffing or dressing this carb-a-licious side
    is a fall favorite and shouldn’t be limited to just the Thanksgiving table.
    Add a twist by making it with cornbread or cranberries.
 5. Collard Greens - Make them southern-style by cooking with bacon or ham — or
    keep it healthy by sautéing in olive oil and finishing with a squeeze of
    lemon juice.
 6. Macaroni and Cheese - Whether you reach for the blue box or make a huge pan
    from scratch, everyone loves this side dish.


DIPS

 1. Seven-Layer Dip - Layer salsa, refried beans, cheese, guacamole and sour
    cream for a simple but yummy treat everyone will love.
 2. Cheese Dip - Pop it in your slow cooker with salsa or cook it on the
    stovetop and serve with tortilla chips as well as unexpected dippers like
    broccoli.
 3. Baked Jalapeño Popper Dip - Cream cheese mixed with mozzarella and jalapeños
    and topped with crumbled butter crackers is so delicious, and it likely
    won’t last past the first 20 minutes of the party.
 4. Crab Dip - Seafood lovers will be obsessed with a dip made from cream cheese
    and crab. For bonus points, make wonton chips to use as dippers.
 5. Loaded Baked Potato Dip - Sour cream, cream cheese, bacon and green onions
    mixed together and baked make the perfect dip for potato chips or
    crinkle-cut fries.
 6. Buffalo Chicken Dip - This spicy orange dip would be perfect for a tailgate
    party. Use your favorite buffalo wing sauce and bleu cheese dressing to give
    it a special touch.
 7. Spinach Artichoke Dip - This classic dip can be made hot or cold depending
    on the weather and what you’re craving. For a twist, serve in a sweet
    Hawaiian bread bowl with bread pieces for dipping.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Coordinate a family reunion potluck with a sign up. View an Example



--------------------------------------------------------------------------------


DESSERTS

 1. Banana Bread - Save those brown bananas and bake them into a delicious bread
    that can work for breakfast or dessert.
 2. Caramel-Glazed Monkey Bread - Swimsuit season is over, so bring on the
    carbs. This bread is simple to make with canned biscuit dough as the base.
    Add pecans for even more of a fall flavor.
 3. Carrot Cake - Dig up grandma’s recipe or find a new one online. If it has
    vegetables in it, it must be healthy, right?
 4. Cranberry Bars - The perfect fruit for fall and winter flavors, cranberries
    are easy to find and cook with. Top your bars with a drizzle of condensed
    milk for extra sweetness.
 5. Pecan Pie - Whether you buy pre-made pie crusts or do it yourself, this
    delicious fall pie is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
 6. Apple Pie - Don’t forget the vanilla ice cream!
 7. Caramel Apples - You can serve them whole or nacho-style — with the apples
    pre-sliced and drizzled with caramel, chocolate and nuts.
 8. Pumpkin Pie Dip - A combo of cream cheese, canned pumpkin and a little sugar
    make a perfect dip for graham crackers or wafer cookies.
 9. S’mores - Throw it back to your camping days with this treat that can be
    made over a fire pit (or in the microwave).

No matter what you serve or bring to your potluck, you’re sure to have a great
time sampling others’ recipes and catching up with family and friends. 



Sarah Pryor is a journalist, wife, mom and Auburn football fan living in
Charlotte, N.C.


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