Are you wondering what to cook in September? Browse our collection of 51 best September recipes to cook for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert!
It's September which in our house means it's officially fall! The weather is cooler, the kids are back in school, and our lives fall back into a normal routine. Our new collection of in season recipes to make this month starts to incorporate comfort foods, fall soups and salads, and dishes that incorporate in season fruits and veggies like apples and squash. Our round up of the 51 best recipes to cook in September includes fall breakfast and brunch recipes, cozy lunch recipes, comforting dinners, nostalgic appetizers and snacks, and warm baked desserts.
What is in Season in September
There are still an abundant of fruits and veggies in season during the month of September, and we start to see some fall produce showing up in our grocery stores or farmer's markets. Keep your eyes out for these fruits and vegetables in the month of September (click on the links below to see the recipes we have using that ingredient):
Holidays in September
The big holiday in September in both Canada and the US is Labor Day. If you are throwing a party to end off the summer, check out our collection of 60 Best Labor Day Recipes for ideas on what to include on your menu. We are also back in school this month so you may need some ideas for packing the kid's lunchboxes. Check out our 25 School Snacks or 30 School Lunch Ideas.
September Breakfast Recipes
- Applesauce Pancakes. Soft fluffy applesauce pancakes is the best fall breakfast, loaded with leftover applesauce, hint of cinnamon, and a delicious caramel apple topping.
- Cinnamon Apple Baked Oatmeal. Cinnamon Apple Baked Oatmeal is a delicious, filling make-ahead breakfast for fall — loaded with chewy oats, tender apples, crunchy walnuts, and cinnamon.
- Egg and Potato Breakfast Casserole. Egg and Potato Breakfast Casserole is an easy vegetarian breakfast bake loaded with veggies. It is completely customizable and can be made ahead of time.
- Apple Pie Fall Smoothie. Healthy Apple Pie Fall Smoothie is quick and easy to make in minutes, delicious and nutritious, and tastes like apple pie — without the calories.
- Peanut Butter Banana Toast. Peanut Butter Banana Toast is an incredibly simple yet healthy breakfast that's ready in a just 5 minutes. It's quick, satisfying, and protein-packed.
- Egg Muffins. Egg muffins are a quick and easy way to meal prep breakfast on-the-go, loaded with cheddar cheese, bacon or salami, and green onions. Make 12 in 30 minutes.
- Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal Muffins. Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal Muffins are fast, easy and delicious— loaded with apples, oats, and fall spices. A quick nutritious bite for breakfast or snack time.
- Herb Roasted Sweet Potatoes. Herb Roasted Sweet Potatoes are a quick easy side dish that's healthy, delicious, and flavorful. A perfect side for your holiday table, weeknight dinner, or brunch spread.
- Cinnamon Apple Granola. Cinnamon Apple Granola is quick and easy to make, tastes like apple pie, and is much better than store-bought — plus easier to make than you think!
- Butternut Squash Bread. Move over pumpkin, there is a new loaf in town! Butternut Squash Bread is moist, fluffy, flavorful, and brings the pumpkin spice season to your home.
September Lunch Recipes
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- Creamy Tortellini Soup with Sausage. Hearty and creamy tortellini soup with sausage, spinach and kale is total comfort food in a bowl. Make this flavourful one pot meal in under 30 minutes.
- Arugula Salad with Apple and Pecan. Arugula salad with apple and pecan is a quick and easy fall salad made with fresh seasonal ingredients in just minutes. Perfect for a holiday dinner table.
- Baked Chicken Quesadillas. Baked Chicken Quesadillas are cheesy, crispy, flavorful, and delicious. This family-friendly recipe is quick and easy to make in just 30 minutes!
- Tiktok Ramen. Tiktok ramen is savory, sweet and loaded with umami flavor. It's a quick and easy viral ramen hack with instant noodles, eggs, butter, garlic and soy sauce.
- Homemade Calzones. Homemade calzones are delicious little pizza pockets filled with cheese and toppings and baked until golden. This Italian favourite is easy to make at home.
- Roasted Broccoli Grilled Cheese. Take your grilled cheese game to the next level with Roasted Broccoli Grilled Cheese Sandwich made with broccoli, red peppers, cheddar, and mozzarella.
- Spicy Mac and Cheese. This Spicy Mac and Cheese recipe is a spicy version of a beloved classic that takes this cheesy pasta to the next level with added spices for a kick.
- Spinach Salad. This Spinach Salad is a healthy and easy to make fall recipe with spinach, apples, cranberries, pecans, and feta tossed in homemade balsamic vinaigrette.
- Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup. Smooth, hearty and light, one pot lemon chicken orzo soup is pure comfort in a bowl. This family favourite is like chicken noodle soup with a major upgrade.
- Beef and Bean Burritos. Hearty and filling beef and bean burritos are easy to make ahead, freezer-friendly, and take just 30 minutes for restaurant-quality Mexican food at home.
September Dinner Recipes
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- Homemade Hamburger Helper. Homemade hamburger helper is a family favorite but you can make a cheaper, healthier, and way tastier version at home, ready in just 30 minutes.
- Thai Turkey Meatballs in Coconut Curry. Thai turkey meatballs in coconut curry are the perfect weeknight dinner when you want something delicious, healthy, flavorful, and satisfying.
- Apple Cider Chicken with Butternut Squash. Quick, easy, one pan apple cider chicken with butternut squash, apples, and thyme, cooked in an apple cider sauce. Serve this fall meal in just 40 minutes.
- Vegetable Curry. This Vegetable Curry is a quick, delicious, and nutritious meal for the whole family to enjoy — loaded with veggies and chickpeas in a homemade curry sauce.
- Honey Glazed Roast Pork with Vegetables. Easy one pan honey glazed roast pork is moist, tender, and juicy, coated with an irresistible honey glaze and packed with potatoes, green beans and apples.
- Tater Tot Casserole. Tater Tot Casserole is classic comfort food that incorporates delicious layers of crispy tater tots, melted cheese and a creamy beef and vegetables mixture.
- Chicken Penne Pasta. Chicken penne pasta is a quick and easy dinner that is delicious, rich, creamy, and flavorful. It’s a family favorite that’s ready in under 30 minutes.
- Creamy Garlic Salmon. Creamy garlic salmon is a quick easy one-pan meal ready in under 30 minutes, with seared flaky tender salmon tossed in a delicious creamy garlic sauce.
- One Pot Lentils. Easy 20-Minute One Pot Lentils are a healthy, nourishing, and delicious vegan meal that is easy to make in a few simple steps. Make a big batch and freeze!
- Pecan Crusted Chicken. Pecan Crusted Chicken is a simple, delicious, and flavorful, quick and easy dinner ready in 40 minutes that can be baked in the oven or air fryer.
- Easy Meat Lasagna. Classic easy meat lasagna is the ultimate Italian comfort food with layers of tender lasagna, meaty tomato sauce, cheese filling and melted cheese on top.
September Appetizers and Snacks
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- Pizza Dip. Pepperoni pizza dip is creamy, rich, comforting, and delicious. This appetizer is easy to make, easy to prepare ahead of time, and easy to eat.
- Jalapeño Poppers. Jalapeño poppers are the perfect appetizer — spicy, crispy, cheesy, and creamy, toasted to golden brown perfection. Plus easy to make ahead and freeze well.
- Apple and Arugula Flatbread. Crisp apples, peppery arugula, crunchy pecans and warm, melty aged cheddar cheese … you seriously cannot go wrong with apple and arugula flatbread.
- Homemade Kettle Corn. Say goodbye to store-bought popcorn and hello to homemade Kettle Corn — sweet and salty, loved by all, and quick and easy to make with just 4 ingredients.
- Pepperoni Pizza Rolls. Easy pepperoni pizza rolls are crispy on the bottom, tender and chewy inside, packed with pepperoni and cheese, and baked until bubbly.
- Pesto Hummus. Smooth and creamy pesto hummus is a healthy, delicious and flavourful dip that is easy to make in just 5 minutes. It's vegan and gluten-free.
- Baked Apple Chips. One-ingredient homemade baked apple chips are healthy, light, crispy and so addictive. They contain no added sugar and are so easy to make at home.
- Fried Mac and Cheese Balls. Fried mac and cheese balls are crispy on the outside, creamy and cheesy on the inside, and have the perfect crunch. Best way to use leftover mac and cheese.
- Homemade Tater Tots with Bacon. Homemade tater tots with bacon are golden and crispy on the outside, yet soft and tender inside. They're packed with flavour and a total family favourite.
- Baked Mozzarella Sticks. Crunchy, cheesy, and paired with an awesome dipping sauce, these baked mozzarella sticks are just as amazing as what you would find in a restaurant.
September Desserts
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- Apple Turnovers. With a buttery, flaky crust and spiced sweet apple filling, these homemade Apple Turnovers are hands down one of the best ways to enjoy this seasonal fruit.
- Baked Apples. Baked Apples are soft, warm, and tender, with a crunchy sweet cinnamon oat filling. This cozy and comforting fall dessert is quick easy to make too.
- Chocolate Chip Cookies. Homemade chocolate chip cookies are soft and chewy, have perfectly crisp edges, and are loaded with chocolate chips. This classic cookie is quick and easy.
- Braided Lattice Apple Pie. This braided lattice apple pie is packed with cinnamon apples tossed in a caramel sauce and sealed in a buttery, flaky pie crust with a braided lattice top. Serve it with a scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream.
- Glazed Brown Sugar Bundt Cake. No one will be able to resist this perfectly sweet and moist, glazed brown sugar bundt cake. Made with Greek yogurt for major decadence and richness.
- Apple Crisp. Apple crisp with tender cinnamon-sugar apples and crispy oat topping is sweet, tart, and just as delicious as an apple pie but takes a lot less effort.
- Healthier Caramel Apple Fall Cheesecake. Decadent and light, homemade healthier caramel apple fall cheesecake is made with a graham cracker crust, topped with caramel apples and caramel sauce. It's fall heaven
- Pecan Sandies. Pecan Sandies are easy, slice and bake shortbread cookies loaded with pecans and literally melt in your mouth. They’re sweet, buttery, nutty, and delicious.
- Applesauce Bread. Homemade applesauce bread is fluffy, moist, and delicious. Loaded with fall flavors that transforms your favorite snack into a loaf cake.
- Apple Cake. Easy Apple Cake has a dense and moist crumb and is loaded with fresh apples, cinnamon sugar, and nuts. It’s quick, easy, and ready to eat in under an hour
More Fall Recipes
- 60+ Fall Dinner Ideas
- 50 Best Fall Side Dishes
- 50 Best Fall Desserts
- 40 Best Fall Appetizers
- 15 Best Fall Salad Recipes
- 40+ Cozy Fall Soup Recipes
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