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The Most Popular Recipes of October

Like pumpkin cheesecake, baked sweet potatoes, and tater tot hotdish.
Pumpkin basque cheesecake on a platter
Photography by Scott Semler, Food Styling by Pearl Jones, Prop Styling by Maggie DiMarco

Which new recipes caught your eye this month? Our readers were drawn toward pastas of all shapes and sizes, from itty orzo to long spaghetti to cheese-sauce-catching shells. There were also several good reasons to turn on the oven, like a modern take on Midwestern hotdish and baked sweet potatoes with crisp chickpeas and chaat-inspired toppings.

Fall baking season is upon us—and this list includes two desserts that would steal the show at Thanksgiving: Almond Croissant Galette (picture a fancy pastry with one-tenth of the effort) and Pumpkin Basque Cheesecake (test kitchen editor Kendra Vaculin will walk you through the recipe). How will you pick? Or better yet, why not make both?

Read on for October’s most popular dishes. And download the Epicurious app to save and cook the recipes—and chat with other enthusiastic home cooks.

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    Photograph by Elliott Jerome Brown Jr, Prop Styling by Christina Allen, Food Styling Emilie Fosnocht
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    Broccoli Cheddar Orzotto

    A family-friendly dinner even the littlest ones will love.

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  • Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne
    2/10

    One-Pot French Onion Pasta

    Tons of caramelized onions, so much gooey cheese, and very few dirty dishes.

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  • Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Leslie Garetto, Prop Styling by Alexandra Massillon
    3/10

    Tater Tot Hotdish

    A fresh take on a Midwest staple, featuring homemade gravy and plenty of vegetables.

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  • Photograph by Joe Lingeman, Food Styling by Liberty Fennell, Prop Styling by Maggie DiMarco
    4/10

    The Gooiest Baked Mac and Cheese

    This easy, no-roux mac and cheese recipe is made almost entirely on the stovetop and then gets transferred to the oven to melt the cheesy topping.

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  • Photograph by Travis Rainey, Food styling by Emilie Fosnocht, Prop Styling by Christina Allen
    5/10

    Creamy Chili Crisp Pasta

    Greek yogurt, chili crisp, and spaghetti—that's the ingredient list.

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  • Photography by Scott Semler, Food Styling by Pearl Jones, Prop Styling by Maggie DiMarco
    6/10

    Pumpkin Basque Cheesecake

    This twist on burnt cheesecake integrates a can of pumpkin purée and a handful of warming spices—perfect for a holiday table or any chilly fall day.

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  • Photograph by Elliott Jerome Brown Jr., Prop styling by Christina Allen, Food Styling by Emilie Fosnocht.
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    Almond Croissant Galette

    All the flaky-nutty goodness of an almond croissant, with one-tenth of the effort.

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  • Photograph by Travis Rainey, food styling by Sean Dooley, prop styling by Emma Ringness
    8/10

    10-Minute Broccoli in Garlic Sauce

    This easy broccoli stir-fry uses a genius two-step cooking technique of searing the veg for color, then steaming it in a concentrated broth to tenderize.

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  • Photograph by Aaron Barton, food styling by Michelle Gatton, prop styling by Alexandra Massillon
    9/10

    Baked Sweet Potato Chaat

    Forget regular baked potatoes—these tender sweets loaded with chaat-inspired toppings make for a bright and flavorful vegetarian main (or colorful side dish).

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  • Photograph by Aaron Barton, food styling by Michelle Gatton, prop styling by Alexandra Massillon
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    Miso-Mayo Chicken Bowl

    This sheet pan dinner taps savory miso mayo for richness and flavor—as a coating for roast chicken and a finishing drizzle.

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