40 Easy Fall Potluck Ideas from Costco for When You're Too Lazy to Cook

Do you have a fall potluck coming up, but the thought of cooking something from scratch feels overwhelming? Costco makes it easy to bring a crowd-pleasing dish without spending the entire day in the kitchen.

From prepared comfort foods and warm appetizers to charcuterie shortcuts and seasonal desserts, these Costco finds require little or no preparation. Most only need to be heated, transferred to a serving dish, or arranged on a platter.

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Chili

Costco’s refrigerated chili is a cozy choice for a fall potluck. Heat it thoroughly, transfer it to a slow cooker, and bring shredded cheese, sour cream, scallions, jalapeños, and chopped onions so guests can add their favorite toppings.

Amylu Cranberry & Jalapeño Chicken Meatballs

Amylu Cranberry & Jalapeño Chicken Meatballs are $14.99 for a 46 ounce package.

Heat them, transfer them to a serving dish, and add toothpicks. The cranberry and jalapeño flavor works especially well for a fall gathering.

Phillips Mini Crab Cakes

Phillips Mini Crab Cakes are $22.89 at Costco. Serve them with lemon wedges and a dipping sauce.

The small bite size crab cakes are the perfect appetizer to bring to your next potluck.

Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes

Costco’s prepared meatloaf and mashed potatoes make an easy comfort food main dish.

Transfer the meatloaf to an oven-safe casserole, heat it according to the package directions, and serve the mashed potatoes in a separate bowl.

Stonemill Kitchens Caramel Apple Cranberry Baked Brie Kit

The Stonemill Kitchens Caramel Apple Cranberry Baked Brie Kit is $12.99 for 28.8 ounces.

It includes a brie wheel, puff pastry dough, caramel apple cranberry chutney, and roasted pecans. Bake it and serve it warm with crackers.

La Terra Fina Cranberry & Jalapeño Dip

La Terra Fina Cranberry & Jalapeño Dip & Spread is $9.49 for 31 ounces.

It can be served warm or chilled and has just enough cranberry flavor to feel seasonal. Pair it with crackers, sliced baguette, or vegetables.

Butternut Squash Ravioli

Butternut squash ravioli fits naturally with a fall menu. Cook the ravioli and toss it with browned butter, Parmesan, and sage, or serve it with a simple marinara sauce.

Kirkland Signature Panko Breaded Shrimp

Kirkland Signature Panko Breaded Shrimp is $16.99 for a 40 ounce box.

Bake or cook in the air fryer the butterfly shrimp and arrange them on a platter with lemon wedges and dipping sauces.

Scalloped Potatoes

Scalloped potatoes are an easy side dish for a fall potluck. Transfer Costco’s refrigerated potatoes to an oven-safe casserole, bake them and keep them covered until serving so they stay warm.

Autumn Squash Soup

Autumn squash soup is another easy potluck dish. Warm it thoroughly and transport it in a slow cooker or insulated container. Bring small cups or bowls so guests can serve themselves without needing a full place setting.

Synear Wagyu Beef Soup Dumplings

Synear Wagyu Beef Soup Dumplings with Truffle Flavor is $15.99 for a 12 count package. Serve them in small bowls or on appetizer spoons to help contain the broth.

Chicken Pot Pie

Costco’s Chicken Pot Pie is $3.99 per pound and weighs more than 5 pounds, so it’s definitely large enough for a potluck. The filling includes chicken, onions, potatoes, celery, carrots, and gravy under a flaky crust.

Shepherd’s Pie

Costco’s ready-made Shepherd’s Pie is $4.29 per pound. It combines seasoned ground meat and vegetables with a thick layer of mashed potatoes. Bake it and bring it in the same tray or transfer it to a casserole.

Spring Valley Cocktail Beef Franks

Spring Valley Cocktail Beef Franks are $21.99 for a 3 pound box with 80 pieces. The small beef franks are wrapped in puff pastry, so all you need to do is bake them and serve them with mustard and toothpicks.

Brazi Bites Brazilian Cheese Bread

Brazi Bites Brazilian Cheese Bread is $14.99 for a 36 ounce package with approximately 62 pieces. These are great to bring to potlucks because they are gluten-free and will give the guests another gluten-free option.

Chicken Alfredo

Costco’s refrigerated Chicken Alfredo is an easy pasta dish for a crowd. Transfer it to a casserole, bake it according to the package directions, and add a little grated Parmesan before serving. No one will know it’s not homemade.

Kirkland Signature Mac and Cheese

Costco’s prepared Mac and Cheese is $3.99 per pound. It is an easy potluck dish to bring because both both adults and children will like it. Just transfer to a casserole and bake. It will look homemade.

Bistro 28 Pretzel Bites

Bistro 28 Pretzel Bites are $11.99 for approximately 50 bites. The package includes two cheddar cheese dips and one mustard dip.

Warm the pretzels and place them in a basket with the sauces nearby.

Mozzarella Sticks

Petite Cuisine Mozzarella Sticks are $13.99 for a 5 pound box. They are air-fryer ready and easy to serve with warm marinara sauce.

Brie and Emmental Croissant Rolls

Château Fougères croissant rolls are filled with Brie and Emmental cheese. A nine count package is $10.99. Heat the rolls according to the package directions and serve them warm.

Spinach Artichoke and Parmesan Dip

This spinach artichoke and parmesan dip is a potluck favorite. For a homemade touch, transfer it to an oven-safe casserole, add a layer of parmesan cheese, and bake it in the oven. Everyone will love this warm, cheesy dip with chips or crackers.

Chips and Guacamole

Chips and guacamole are a no-prep party appetizer that’s always a hit. And you can’t beat Costco’s prices on tortilla chips and guacamole.

Rana French Onion-Style Ravioli Bake Kit

The Rana French Onion-Style Ravioli Bake Kit is $13.99 for a 2.2-pound package. The refrigerated kit combines ravioli with beef sauce and is ready to bake, making it an easy comfort-food dish to bring to a fall potluck.

I suggest assembling it in a casserole and baking it there so it looks homemade.

Stuffed Bell Peppers

Costco’s stuffed bell peppers are $4.99 per pound and come in a six-pack. Each pepper is filled with beef, rice, and cheese. They work best for a smaller potluck or as one of several main dishes.

Kirkland Signature Tempura Shrimp

Kirkland Signature Tempura Shrimp is $17.99 for 30 shrimp. The crispy shrimp are easy to pick up by the tail, making them convenient finger food for a potluck.

Formaggio Charcuterie Bites

Formaggio Charcuterie Bites are $13.79 for an 18-ounce package. Each bite combines dry-aged prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, and basil.

Arrange them on a platter for an appetizer that requires no cooking or assembly.

Kirkland Signature Cheese Flight

The Kirkland Signature Cheese Flight is $23.99 for 1.8 pounds and includes five cheeses. Arrange the cheeses on a board with crackers, fruit, and cured meats for an easy potluck centerpiece.

Cello Cracker Cut Cheese Tray

The 2 pound Cello Cracker Cut Cheese Tray is $12.99. Since the cheese is already sliced to fit crackers, it is one of the easiest appetizers to bring to a potluck.

Sandwich Platter

No time to prep? No problem, just buy a pre-made sandwich platter from Costco to bring to your potluck.

The Artisan Bread Sandwich platter, priced at $49.99, can easily feed 18 to 20 people with a delicious assortment of sandwiches, such as roasted chicken, roast beef, tomatoes, and herb aioli.

Shrimp Cocktail

Impress everyone by bringing shrimp cocktails to the potluck party. Costco has the best deal on shrimp cocktail platters, serving 24 people for just $55.99. You need to order ahead. Just bring it to the potluck—no preparation required—so easy!

Fruit, Meat and Cheese Platter

Costco’s Fruit, Meat, and Cheese party platter is another easy potluck dish that requires zero preparation. Priced at $39.99, this platter is designed to serve 24 people and includes grapes, salami, soppressata, cheddar, and gouda.

You need to order this in advance; it comes in a large serving platter that you can bring to the potluck.

Cookies

The Costco cookie platter is an easy dessert to bring to your potluck. You need to order ahead. Each platter is $22.99 and has 60 cookies in four tasty flavors: chocolate chip, white chocolate double nut, oatmeal raisin, and white chocolate cranberry.

Just be mindful of nut allergies—it has macadamia and cashew nuts.

Kirkland Signature Pumpkin Bar Cake

The Kirkland Signature Pumpkin Bar Cake is $16.99. It has layers of pumpkin cake, cream cheese frosting, and white chocolate curls, so it looks festive for your potluck.

Pumpkin Pie

Bring pumpkin pie for dessert. Like the chicken pot pie, you can’t pass this up as your homemade pumpkin pie because it’s too big and obviously from Costco. You can’t beat the price though at $5.99 for a 12-inch pie! Bring it to the potluck. It will be a hit!

Apple Pie

The Kirkland Signature Lattice Apple Pie is $12.99 and weighs 4 pounds 12 ounces. Serve it at room temperature or warm individual slices and add vanilla ice cream.

irkland Signature Pumpkin Cheesecake

Costco’s Pumpkin Cheesecake is $21.99 for 4 pounds 6 ounces. It is already decorated and gives you a richer alternative to traditional pumpkin pie.

Dessert Italiano Tiramisu Dessert Cups

Dessert Italiano Tiramisu Dessert Cups are $10.79 for six 3 ounce glass cups. The individual portions are easy to place on a dessert table and require no serving utensils.

Macarons

Tipiak French Macarons are $11.99 for 36. The box contains six flavors: crème brûlée, pistachio, chocolate, red velvet, salted caramel, and French vanilla. Arrange them on a tiered tray or platter for a colorful, no-prep dessert.