63 Gluten Free Sweet and Savory Comfort Food Recipes for Fall

Fall weather is finally arriving in California, which is making me crave all the gluten free comfort food! To me, that typically includes cozy casseroles, easy skillet meal recipes - and we can't forget about warm and gooey desserts. And if you're also looking to add more gluten free comfort food recipes to your fall menu, this round up is exactly what you need!

In today's post, I'm sharing 63 gluten free comfort food recipes that are perfect for fall. Whether you're looking for gluten free cookie dough, paleo soups or vegan mac and cheese, I've got you covered. And since fall is just beginning, there is plenty of time to dig into all 63 recipes. ;) 

So without any further adieu, let's jump right in!

1. Vegan Scalloped Potatoes - The Vgn Way

These vegan scalloped potatoes have a rich cashew sauce and a baked cheese topping. 

2. Gluten Free Vegan Pecan Pie - Alternative Dish

This pecan pie is sweetened with maple syrup and coconut sugar and has a gluten free almond flour crust. You can feel good about adding this to your fall menu, and perhaps even having seconds.

3. Gluten Free and Dairy Free Chicken Pot Pie - Peel with Zeal

Chicken pot pie got a gluten free and dairy free makeover!

4. Low Carb Keto Lasagna with Crepini (Sugar Free, Grain Free) - The Short Order Cook

Lasagna without pasta has never been more amazing. This gluten-free recipe doesn’t use vegetables as the pasta replacement (click to see what it does use instead!), making it extra hearty and rich. 

5. Vegan Cream of Chicken Soup - Zardy Plants

Use a gluten free and vegan broth to make this stick-to-your-ribs satisfying soup. Whether you make up a big pot to eat throughout the week, serve it to your family with gluten free bread, or freeze it for a snowy day, this soup is sure to become your new household favorite.

6. Gluten Free Potato Gnocchi (Dairy Free Option) - Gluten Free on a Shoestring

Soft, tender and delicate dumplings, gluten free potato gnocchi make for a hearty meal no matter how you serve them. Make them with leftover mashed potatoes!

7. Grain Free Blackberry Apple Crumble (Paleo, Refined Sugar Free) - Emma Eats and Explores

Crumble is the ultimate comfort food dessert and this one is made with an almond flour topping. Perfect served with custard, cream or ice cream.

8. Whole Roasted Chicken With Artichoke Heart Salad (Keto, Paleo) - Any Reason Life 

Roasted chicken gets an upgrade with delicious spices and a refreshing side salad.

9. Caldo De Pollo or Mexican Chicken Soup (Dairy Free) - The Forked Spoon

Caldo de Pollo, or Mexican Chicken Soup, is a light and flavorful soup made with homemade chicken broth, juicy shredded chicken thighs, and fresh vegetables including cabbage, carrots, and zucchini. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and guaranteed to warm you from the inside out.

10. Vegan Butter Chicken with Chickpeas and Cauliflower - Cass Clay Cooking

This is a vegan and gluten free take on the famous butter chicken from Indian restaurants. This recipe uses chickpea and cauliflower in place of chicken and is great when served with rice.

11. 20-Minute Vegan Sloppy Joes - Wow It's Veggie

A classic comfort food, only made vegan and gluten free!

12. Easy Gluten Free Raspberry Cream Cheese Bars - A Taste of Madness

This gluten free treat tastes like a cheesecake square and is the perfect dessert or snack.

13. Ginger Chicken (Whole 30, AIP) - A Girl Worth Saving

Ginger and garlic transform bland chicken into a gluten free dinner your family will crave every fall. 

14. Beef Stuffed Bell Peppers with Tomato Sauce - A Sprinkling of Cayenne

South Louisiana-style seasonings and fresh peppers that are boiled till super tender make this dish an easy and impressive all-in-one feast. 

15. Curried Cauliflower Vegan Mac and Cheese - Casey the College Celiac

The vegan cheese sauce in this mac and cheese has a slight kick from the curry powder, and while it doesn’t taste like “regular cheese,” the sauce is gooey enough to fulfill any mac and cheese craving. Meanwhile, slightly crunchy bites of steamed cauliflower break up the dish’s creaminess, and bean-based pasta offers 25 grams of vegan protein per serving!

16. Easy Keto Chili (Low Carb) - Healthy with Jamie

Nothing says fall like a nice big bowl of comforting chili. All clean ingredients with just the right amount of spice.

17. Melt in Your Mouth Chicken - Key to My Lime

Melt In Your Mouth Chicken will be your new favorite easy baked chicken recipe! With only a handful of ingredients, this quick recipe will delight everyone.

18. Chicken and Lamb Biryani - The Forked Spoon

Biryani is a mixed rice dish popular throughout the Indian subcontinent. Made with long-grain basmati rice, meat, and aromatic spices including cinnamon, cloves, cumin, and saffron, this gluten free dinner will spice up your fall meals! 

19. Gluten-Free Baked Pumpkin Donuts - It's Not Complicated Recipes

These gluten free donuts have a lovely light texture, the perfect amount of spice and just the right amount of sweetness.

20. Vegan Butternut Squash Soup with Apple and Coconut - Binky's Culinary Carnival

Coconut milk makes this vegan squash soup extra creamy, and it's also great to freeze and reheat. 

21. Gluten Free and Vegan Mozzarella Sticks - Pink Fortitude

One of my all-time favorite comfort foods is mozzarella sticks. The breading, the fried cheese… I mean… does it get any better? This version of gluten-free and vegan mozzarella sticks is pretty darn close to the real thing and takes the edge off during those moments of comfort food cravings.

22. Butternut Squash Casserole (Vegan) - Healthy Taste of Life 

Sweet dried fruits, butternut squash and sweet potatoes combine with earthy rice create an easy and delicious gluten free casserole.

23. Easy Hamburger Soup (Whole 30) - Hot Pan Kitchen

This Easy Hamburger Soup recipe is a healthy meal perfect for family dinner. Made with beef broth, ground beef, potatoes, and other vegetables, it’s warm and hearty gluten free comfort food!

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25. Not Mac and Cheese - Titus to Homemaker

Cauliflower is a surprisingly delicious replacement for pasta in this gluten free comfort food recipe!

26. Super Easy Keto Pumpkin Mug Cake (Low Carb) - The Zhush

For days you don't want to cook but want a gluten free treat.

27. Salsa Verde Chicken Tortilla Bake - Flavour and Savour

This Salsa Verde Chicken Tortilla Bake is a deliciously creamy layered casserole filled with juicy shredded chicken, spicy salsa verde, corn tortillas, tomatoes, and cheese. Your favorite Mexican flavors, all in one dish! 

28. Slow Cooker Pumpkin Chili with Easy Vegan Option - Fearless Faithful Mom

Chili is the ultimate comfort food and this pumpkin chili is no exception! You get all the warm flavors of fall in a cozy bowl of chili.

29. Instant Pot Frozen Pot Roast (Whole 30) - Recipe This

Turn frozen chunk into a delicious gluten free pot roast with help from the instant pot.

30. Gluten Free German Chocolate Cake with Zucchini (Sugar Free, Keto, Paleo-Friendly) - Low Carb Yum

No one will guess there's zucchini inside this moist, gluten free chocolate cake. 

31. Easy Instant Pot Scalloped Potatoes - Recipes From a Pantry

Oven-baked or Instant Pot Scalloped Potatoes are the perfect make-ahead decadent side or even main dish. The potatoes are cooked to tender perfection in a creamy, cheesy sauce with a golden crunchy top. 

32. Cheese and Onion Entomatadas (Vegetarian) - 24 Bite 

This entomatadas recipe is a Mexican version of grilled cheese and tomato soup. It’s also perfect for a quick breakfast or lunch.

33. Zucchini Pizza Casserole - Marathons and Motivation

Pizza in casserole form?!? Who wouldn't love this easy gluten free dinner?

34. Healthy Keto Turkey Meatballs (Low Carb) - Here to Cook

This juicy and tender healthy keto turkey meatballs recipe is an easy gluten-free and low carb dish that everyone in the family will enjoy.

35. Rutabaga Fries (Keto-Friendly) - Little Sunny Kitchen

These healthy oven-baked rutabaga fries have a deliciously crunchy exterior and fluffy interior. 

36. Delicious Enchilada Soup - Freezer Meals 101

Warm up on a chilly day with this enchilada soup. Plus, it's just as tasty after being frozen and defrosted!

37. Butternut Squash Spaghetti Bake (Low Carb) - Sula and Spice

Who needs noodles when you have butternut squash noodles to use instead??

38. Apple Pie Bars (Keto, Paleo, Vegan, Sugar Free Options) - Wholesome Family Living

If you love cinnamon, you'll love these apple pie bars! 

39. Gluten Free Spinach and Goat's Cheese Pesto Tart - A Mummy Too

Homemade pesto, tangy goat's cheese, juicy cherry tomatoes and tons of greens create a beautiful and flavorful gluten free tart.

40. Gluten Free Fudgy Brownies - Making My Abode

I was sold at chocolate and FUDGY!

41. Taco Casserole (Paleo, Whole 30, Low Carb) - Paleo Gluten Free Guy

This Taco Casserole is full of veggies, protein and flavor! 

42. Gluten-Free Chicken Pot Pie - A Radiantly Healthy Life

Homemade, gluten-free chicken pot pie is a healthy twist on the classic pot pie you know and love. This recipe is easy to make and perfect for those times when you’re wanting yummy comfort food.

43. Easy Gluten Free Apple Cake (Vegetarian) - A Baking Journey

This Easy Gluten Free Apple Cake with applesauce is super easy and quick to make and packed with fall and winter flavors. Perfect for breakfast, afternoon tea or dessert!

44. Creamy Butternut Squash Noodles with Sausage and Basil (Low Carb) - Foodborne Wellness 

These creamy butternut squash noodles aare covered in a rich sauce made with plenty of parmesan and cream. Meanwhile, the sausage and fresh basil add the perfect amount of spice and savory flavor. 

45. Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies - Spaceships and Laser Beams

These gluten-free chocolate chip cookies are soft, sweet, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Made without flour, the addition of peanut butter makes them creamy and highly addictive! 

46. Instant Pot Risotto - Nourish Plate

Creamy and flavorful, this risotto a fail-proof weeknight dinner that requires no continuous stirring or babysitting of the pot.

47. Cheesy Potato-Crusted Chicken Pot Pies - What a Girl Eats

No crust is needed for this gluten free chicken pot pie - it's topped with delicious cheesy potatoes instead.

48. Gluten Free Moussaka (Low Carb, Keto, Vegetarian Option) - The Helpful GF

Moussaka is an eggplant casserole, and this gluten free dinner can be made with beef, lamb or vegetarian protein sources!

49. The Best Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bread (Dairy Free) - Fresh Coast Eats

 This gluten free pumpkin bread is dense, moist and bursting with fall spices and a sweet pumpkin finish.

50. Butternut Squash and Chickpea Curry with Spinach - Indian Ambrosia

This gluten free curry is a healthy, vegan and comforting curry made in the instant pot or stovetop. Put it together in a bowl with brown rice and some green chutney and you've made yourself a delicious meal.

51. Gluten Free Stuffing - Thyme and Joy

Being gluten free doesn't mean you have to miss out on traditional fall dishes like stuffing!

52. Gluten Free Chicken Pot Pie Casserole - Happy Mothering

Combining a casserole and gluten free chicken pot pie?!? SIGN ME UP!

53. Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake - The Daring Kitchen

No eggs, dairy or gluten is needed to whip up this decadent vegan cheesecake.

54. Creamy Vegan Vegetable Lasagna Soup (Oil Free) - Stacey Homemaker

This insanely delicious vegan lasagna soup recipe is packed with vegetables, beans, tender lasagna noodles, and a delicious sunflower cream broth! Plus, it's ready to eat in one hour.

55. Homemade Vegan and Gluten Free Soft Pretzels - The Banana Diaries

Soft pretzels that are gluten free AND vegan?? Hello comfort food heaven.

56. Spanish Beans with Tomatoes (Vegan, Vegetarian) - Veggie Desserts

These Spanish beans with tomatoes and smokey sweet spices are so easy to make in one pot in less than 20 minutes! 

57. One-Pot Vegan Chili Mac - Coffee Fit Kitchen

This One-Pot Vegan Chili Mac is an easy and healthy meal that takes no time at all! It’s great for a comforting meal any night of the week. It’s full of vegetables, beans, and chickpea pasta! Also, it’s gluten-free, full of protein, and a yummy combo of flavors.

58. Spicy Cauliflower Soup - Low Carb Africa

This gluten free soup is rich, creamy, and has just the right amount of heat to warm you up and make you feel cozy!

59. Zucchini Lasagna (Low Carb) - Mae's Menu

Despite being low-carb, full of veggies, and made without wheat, this zucchini lasagna offers all the typical lasagna comfort and flavor!

60. Chickpea Chocolate Chip Vegan Cookie Dough - Amy D Gorin

What's more comforting than eating cookie dough? This gluten-free dessert is made without flour so you can eat it raw! 

61.  Grandma's Chicken Soup From Scratch (Dairy Free) - Fearless Dining

There is nothing more comforting than Grandma’s Homemade Chicken Soup. It is also the perfect cold and flu buster. 

62. Skillet Sweet Potato Casserole - Homebody Eats

This gluten free sweet potato casserole is made with the warm flavors of browned butter, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice.

63. Instant Pot Cabbage Roll Soup (Low Carb) - Homemade Interest

Hearty ground beef, cabbage and a tomato broth quickly transform into a tasty gluten free dinner with help from the instant pot.

Gluten Free Comfort Food Recipes: The Bottom Line

Whatever your fall season looks like this year, I hope that you find some comfort - in the (socially distanced) company of friends in family, in small daily blessings or in gluten free recipes like these!

And let me know in the comments what YOUR favorite comfort food is!