10 Healthy Fall Potluck Recipes That Could Pass as Comfort Food

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Soft Pretzels

Put a twist on traditional potluck ideas with a batch of homemade pretzels. Everyone will love the soft, doughy texture and the sprinkling of seeds or salt on top.

French Chopped Salad

Inspired by salade Niçoise, our veggie-loaded chopped salad recipe is a healthy option for your fall potluck. We love the combination of protein-packed eggs and olives, romaine, and tender potatoes in this healthy potluck side. But can totally toss in your favorite vegetables—there's no need to stick strictly to our list of ingredients.

Hamburger Cheese Bake

Warm, melty, and hearty, this skinny casserole recipe features three kinds of cheese, but it will cost you only 311 calories per serving. The healthy duo of lean ground beef and simple seasonings keeps this fall potluck food light.

Spicy Apple-Glazed Meatballs

Lighten up a batch of meatballs by using lean ground beef and a homemade sauce. The sweet and tangy apple glaze in this recipe has a hint of heat from cayenne pepper.

Bacon-Turkey-Cranberry Roll-Ups

Roll up these turkey pinwheels next time you need a quick and easy appetizer. The filling is made with bacon, green onions, cream cheese, and dried cranberries. Make them ahead—they'll last for up to 24 hours in the fridge.

Chinese Steamed Dumplings with Pork and Shiitake

Prep a batch of these homemade dumplings ahead and stash them in the freezer. Once it's time to eat, steam them until cooked through and serve them with our spicy peanut dipping sauce.

Figs in a Blanket

Pigs in a blanket are a classic party appetizer, and for good reason. In this fall twist, we've swapped out the mini sausages for dried figs. The result is a healthy appetizer that hits all the high notes of the classic, but with a irresistibly sweet-and-savory flavor.

Glazed Ham Balls

Ham balls are a Midwestern classic. The dish is basically a pork and ham meatball that's topped with a sweet brown sugar glaze. Make mini meatballs for a party and keep them warm in the slow cooker as guests arrive.

Party-Ready Potato Skins

You'll find potato skins on appetizer menus across the country. Our homemade take has one step that sets it apart from the rest. After you've baked the potato halves and scooped them out, coat the pieces with a spicy chili hot sauce. The tangy heat helps cut through the richness of the toppings.

Crab Rangoon Roll-Ups

If your go-to takeout order includes crab rangoons, this is the fall appetizer recipe you need to try. We're rolling up tortilla pinwheels stuffed with a cream cheese and crab mixture before tossing them in the air fryer until they're golden and crisp.