Fall Comfort Food Recipes Roundup

Not only are the leaves changing but for many of us, are cravings are too. Whether you're already knee-deep in soup season or you're just starting to plan the kinds of food you're going to want to eat this fall/winter, I have all of the vegetarian comfort food recipes you'll need in one place. Things like mac and cheesed, grilled cheese, soups, pumpkin desserts, casseroles, game day recipes, and tons of other delicious stuff are all in here!

Fall Comfort Food Recipes Roundup

In this "Fall Comfort Food Recipes Roundup," I dive into some of the season's most beloved dishes—think creamy mac and cheese, robust soups, and other soul-soothing favorites. Join me as we explore the recipes that make it a little less bittersweet to say goodbye to summer.

Fall Soup Recipes

Here are some of my favorite fall soups to make each time the season hits!

White Bean and Potato Soup with Nutmeg and Maple Syrup

With nutmeg and maple syrup as finishing touches, my white bean and potato soup is just the thing to eat when you're cozied up by the fire or frantically shovelling food into your mouth while you have a three-minute break in the day. Dig in!

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Vegan Lentil Tortilla Soup

Here's your new go-to soup recipe anytime you're looking for comforting, cozy recipes packed with plant-powered protein and tons of flavor.

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My Go-To Vegan Cauliflower Soup Recipe – It's SO Creamy!

I mean, just look at the colors of this soup! It screams fall and the taste is unbeatable.

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Vegetarian Broccoli Cheddar Soup with Carrots

Broccoli cheese soup. Just saying it conjures an image a rich, creamy soup you want to dive head first into. And dare I say my version is the best you'll ever have?

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Perfect Vegetarian French Onion Soup

My vegetarian French onion soup recipe is the kind of fall comfort food you've been waiting for. An incredibly flavorful broth along with perfectly caramelized onions, melty gruyere, and crusty baguette make for the most decadent, delicious soup of your wildest dreams!

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Smoky Tomato and Lentil Soup

I love to welcome soup season with this smoky tomato & lentil soup. Less than 10 ingredients and SO incredibly easy to make. I usually double the recipe for several weeks in a row and I still manage to look forward to it all the time!

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Creamy Celery Soup with Potato

Every once in a while a recipe comes along that changes your life. For me, this happens every few days. My latest obsession? This creamy celery soup recipe with potato.

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Fall Comfort Food Casseroles

Now let's move on to another great love of my life: casseroles. Here are some vegetarian fall casseroles you simply must try this year.

Cheesy Bean & Lentil Vegetarian Casserole

Stuck wondering how to make lentils taste good? Look no further than my cheesy bean and lentil vegetarian casserole. The hardest part of this easy fall recipe is opening the cans! 

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Cheesy Chipotle Tortilla Lentil Skillet

A slightly spicy mix of lentils, beans, tomatoes all topped with cheese tortilla chips!? Don't mind if I do. This cheesy tortilla lentil skillet is the kind of easy dinner recipe that's going to make it into your regular meal rotation this fall and beyond!

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Fall Brunch Casseroles and Other Recipes

Included in my selection of fall casseroles is a number of breakfast casseroles too. These are the best whether you're hosting a brunch this season or simply want something special to look forward to eating in the morning. 

Savory Overnight French Toast Bake with Gruyere & Chives (Vegetarian)

It only requires a handful of ingredients, and you can throw it together in five minutes, toss it in the fridge, then go to bed. Wake up, pop it in the oven, and before you know it, this savory overnight French toast bake with Gruyere is ready to go on a crisp fall morning.

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Easy French Toast Casserole with Cinnamon Raisin Bread & Cream Cheese

This cinnamon raisin bread and cream cheese French toast casserole is as delicious as it is easy! 

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Easy Fall Appetizers

Included in this collection of autumn appetizers and fall side dishes you'll find a bunch of recipes perfect for hosting fall events, including Thanksgiving, game days, and other gatherings.

Baked Brie with Cherry Jam, Pistachios, Cinnamon, & Honey

Helllloooo, gorgeous! Not only is baked brie with cherry jam nice to look at, but the flavors are absolutely divine too. It's a crowd-pleaser at parties, and so easy to put together.

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Mini Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with White Cheddar & Pesto

Say hello to your new favorite appetizer and soup companion for this fall: mini grilled cheese sandwiches with white cheddar and pesto! These delightful bites feature a combination of creamy white cheddar and zesty pesto, nestled between slices of perfectly toasted baguettes.

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Creamy Whipped Feta with Honey and Black Pepper

This creamy and savory spread is not only a breeze to whip up this fall, but it also pairs perfectly with a variety of dishes—it's one of those recipes that will always come in handy when you want to show off a little without having to spend hours preparing or even cooking it!

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The Best (Easy) Holiday Appetizer Ever: Baked Boursin in Puff Pastry with Red Onion Jam

Technically created as a Christmas appetizer, there's absolutely no reason you shouldn't give this baked Boursin appetizer a try as sooooon as possible.

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Absolutely Outrageous Cheesy Garlic Bread

What makes this garlic cheese bread so outrageous is how completely over-the-top delicious it is! Go ahead, dig in. You deserve it!

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Spicy Dill Pickle Dip with Cream Cheese & Crunchy Chip Topping

Another game day recipe you and everyone else who gets their hands on it will be obsessed with: This spicy dill pickle dip with cream cheese became the talk of the town among my friends and family this summer and the legend continues into the fall.

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Fall Pasta Recipes

It's time for fall pasta recipes! Some of my very favorite recipes to eat any time of year, but when the leaves are falling and there's a crispness in the air, they just hit different. 

Creamy Pistachio Pasta Sauce

I was inspired to make this recipe after my trip to Italy last fall, so it only feels right to be the first selection in my fall pasta recipe roundup!

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Havarti Mac and Cheese with Dill

Havarti mac and cheese with dill is a delicious twist on a classic with an ultra-creamy sauce and a subtle hint of dill you'll love! It combines my favorite food of all time (mac and cheese) with my favorite charcuterie board cheese (havarti dill) for an incredible result.

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Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese with Goat Cheese

This butternut squash mac and cheese recipe uses goat cheese, cheddar cheese, nutmeg, & a handful of other tasty ingredients to make your new favorite fall comfort food recipe!

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Creamy Chipotle Pasta with Spinach

The colors on their own are enough to make this a perfect fall dish, but once you taste it, you'll be adding it to your recipe rotation all year long.

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The Ultimate Smoky & Spicy Vodka Sauce for Pasta

Dare I say you haven't really had vodka sauce until you've tried my SLIGHTLY smoky and spicy version? RUN!!!

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Creamy Tomato Sauce: Lightened Up Version

If you're on a health kick this fall or simply looking to up your protein intake whenever you can, this pasta sauce with cottage cheese is the way to do it.

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Extra Creamy Classic Mac and Cheese

Everyone needs a really amazing mac and cheese recipe in their back pocket. Here's yours! My ultra creamy and delicious version is a family favorite among mine and many others. I hope yours love it just as much when you try it this fall!

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Fall Dessert Recipes

And for the encore, dessert recipes for fall that include the spice, sweetness, and flavors of the season. If you're in the mood for fall baking, look for something in this list to try your hand at!

Pumpkin Spice Sliced Baked Apples

Your favorite fall flavors combine beautifully in my pumpkin spice baked apples! It's the perfect easy dessert that can be on your table in under an hour, and it goes great with ice cream, granola, or on its own.

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A new addition to XO&So, this has quickly become a favorite! PLEASE try it while you still have access to fresh peaches

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Brown Sugar Peach Crisp Bars

While these CAN be made with fresh peaches when they're at their best in the summer, you can go ahead and used canned peaches too if you want to eat them in late fall or any other time of year.

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Pistachio Cream Puff Pastry Twists

Another recipe inspired by my time in Italy last fall: these pistachio cream puff pastry twists can be served at brunches, lunches, baby showers, bridal showers, with coffee, or as a dessert!

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Cardamom, Pear, and Oatmeal Muffins

I first made these a few falls ago and now many of my friends and family members request them on the regular! The cardamom and pear make them fitting for any fall day, if you ask me.

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Double-Glazed Pumpkin Scones

You really thought I would share a fall dessert round up without pumpkin scones? I've always been so proud of these because I can confidently say they're better than Starbucks pumpkin scones!

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Pumpkin Spice Mini Donut Muffins

Another fun pumpkin dessert with a cinnamon sugar topping that's my favorite part.

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Other Fall Comfort Food Recipes

Not quite done yet! Here are a few other recipes to try this fall that I just couldn't exclude.

Gourmet Grilled Cheese with Brie, Raspberry, and Apple

Crispy apples, tart raspberry jam, and melty Brie cheese make for the most delectable gourmet grilled cheese you just HAVE to try for yourself...Oh, and did I mention there's a hint of thyme in the butter? 

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Gourmet Grilled Cheese with Mascarpone, Strawberries, and Balsamic

Crispy white bread filled with fresh strawberries and  sweetened mascarpone cheese then topped off with a dreamy balsamic glaze and ground black pepper...no, you're not dreaming!

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French Onion Grilled Cheese Sandwich

You've never had a gourmet sandwich quite like this one. Inside, you'll find caramelized onions and white cheddar, then the very top of the sandwich gets a layer of bubbly, melted gruyere. The final result? A French onion grilled cheese that will change the way you think about sandwiches.

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Pumpkin Pie Protein Smoothie

One of my favorite ways to hit my protein goals all September and October! I've been making this for years and I keep coming back to it.

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Baby Roasted Potatoes with Parmesan and Garlic Butter

These roasted baby potatoes make the ideal side dish for any family dinner this fall, including on holidays like Thanksgiving!

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Let me know which one you're going to try first!

Until next time,

Chelsea XO 

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