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General Conference weekend is good for the soul…and apparently REALLY good for the belly too.
Around here, General Conference and good food just belong together. And is it even conference morning without cinnamon rolls?!
From big breakfasts and between-session snacks to easy dinners and desserts, here are our favorite General Conference food ideas for the whole weekend.
What Is General Conference?
General Conference is a worldwide gathering of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held twice a year. Church leaders share messages centered on Jesus Christ and His gospel, and for our family, it’s also become a weekend full of family traditions and really good food!
All the Cinnamon Rolls
Is it even General Conference morning without cinnamon rolls?! These cinnamon rolls, sweet rolls and pull apart breads are made for slow conference mornings with the whole family.
Cinnamon Rolls
Soft, gooey cinnamon rolls smothered in cream cheese frosting. A conference morning MUST.
Cinnamon Roll Pull Apart
Soft, buttery cinnamon sugar bread topped with cream cheese frosting and made for pulling apart and sharing.
Apple Cinnamon Rolls
Gooey cinnamon rolls loaded with tender apples and all that sticky cinnamon goodness.
Orange Rolls
Soft, fluffy rolls bursting with fresh orange flavor and topped with sweet glaze.
Biscoff Pull Apart Bread
Gooey cinnamon pull apart bread topped with cream cheese frosting and warm Biscoff cookie butter.
Peach Cobbler Cinnamon Rolls
Fluffy cinnamon rolls loaded with juicy peaches and all the flavors of peach cobbler.
Raspberry Sweet Rolls
Soft, fluffy sweet rolls swirled with bright raspberry filling and topped with creamy frosting.
Heirloom Apple Rolls
Tender sweet rolls filled with cinnamon-spiced apples and topped with a sweet glaze.
General Conference Breakfast Ideas
General Conference morning deserves something a little more exciting than a bowl of cereal. From monkey bread and breakfast casseroles to pancakes and French toast, these recipes make gathering everyone around the table even better.
Cheesy Sausage Hash Brown Casserole
Sausage, crispy hash browns, eggs and plenty of melty cheese in one easy casserole.
Swedish Pancakes
Tender homemade crepes ready for everyone’s favorite sweet or savory fillings.
Buttermilk Pancakes
Light, fluffy buttermilk pancakes that practically melt in your mouth.
Spinach Sausage and Egg Casserole
A hearty, protein-packed breakfast casserole with sausage, eggs and plenty of spinach.
French Toast
Golden on the outside, soft in the middle and perfect with butter and maple syrup.
Cinnamon Roll Sausage Dunkers
Sweet cinnamon rolls wrapped around sausage for the ultimate sweet-and-savory breakfast.
Coffee Cake
Tender coffee cake piled high with buttery cinnamon streusel and sweet icing.
Cottage Cheese Egg Bake
A fluffy, protein-packed egg bake loaded with cottage cheese, tomatoes, peppers and basil.
Monkey Bread
Soft homemade rolls baked in a gooey caramel topping for an extra-special breakfast.
General Conference Snacks and Dips
Conference sessions call for snacks! These are the recipes you can set out for everyone to munch on throughout the day, with a mix of sweet, salty, fresh and crunchy options so there’s something for everyone.
5-Minute Reese’s Snack Mix
An easy sweet-and-salty snack mix loaded with chocolate and peanut butter.
Muddy Buddies (Puppy Chow)
Crunchy cereal coated in chocolate, peanut butter and powdered sugar. Completely irresistible.
Garlic Herb Veggie Dip
A creamy homemade veggie dip packed with fresh garlic and herbs.
Fruit and Yogurt Cups
Crispy waffle cones filled with creamy yogurt and fresh fruit for a lighter snack.
Cowboy Caviar
Fresh, colorful and loaded with beans, veggies and bold flavor. Don’t forget the chips!
Cinnamon Sugar Pretzels
Crunchy pretzels coated in buttery cinnamon sugar for ridiculously easy snacking.
Mexican 7 Layer Dip
Seven irresistible layers of creamy, cheesy goodness just waiting for tortilla chips.
Soft Caramel Popcorn
Crunchy popcorn covered in gooey homemade caramel—the kind of snack everyone keeps grabbing.
Easy General Conference Dinner Ideas
The best General Conference dinners are the ones you can prep ahead, let simmer while you’re listening or easily serve to a hungry family. From big pots of chili to pulled pork, enchiladas and Hawaiian haystacks, these are made for feeding a crowd without missing conference in the kitchen.
Best Chili Recipe
Hearty homemade chili packed with beef, bacon, three kinds of beans and BIG flavor.
Pulled Pork
Fall-apart tender pulled pork with incredible smoky flavor for sandwiches, tacos and more.
Chicken Enchiladas
Tender chicken wrapped in tortillas and smothered in sauce and plenty of melted cheese.
Hawaiian Haystacks
Creamy chicken and rice piled high with everyone’s favorite toppings.
Chicken Tortilla Soup
A creamy, cheesy tortilla soup loaded with Southwestern flavor and perfect for feeding everyone.
Cafe Rio Sweet Pork
Tender shredded pork tossed in that famous sweet Cafe Rio-style sauce.
White Chicken Chili
An easy white chili loaded with chicken, creamy beans, green chiles and Monterey Jack.
Potato Rolls
Pillowy-soft homemade dinner rolls that belong next to just about anything.
General Conference Desserts
You can’t spend an entire weekend together without making something sweet! These easy, family-friendly desserts are perfect for making ahead, sharing between sessions or sneaking one more cookie during the closing talk.
Texas Sheet Cake
Rich chocolate cake topped with warm fudgy frosting and made to feed a crowd.
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Thick, chewy chocolate chip cookies with crisp edges and plenty of melty chocolate.
Classic Rice Krispie Treats
Extra gooey, buttery Rice Krispie treats with plenty of stretchy marshmallow goodness.
Homemade Brownies
Fudgy homemade brownies with that classic crackly top everyone loves.
No Bake Cookies
Classic chocolate peanut butter oatmeal cookies that don’t even require turning on the oven.
Gooey Pumpkin Butter Cake
Rich pumpkin cake with warm fall spices and an irresistibly gooey cream cheese layer.
M&M Cookies
Soft, chewy cookies loaded with colorful M&M’s and plenty of chocolate chips.
General Conference weekend is all about faith, family and traditions, and for us, good food has always been part of it. Whether you’re making cinnamon rolls for breakfast, setting out snacks between sessions or gathering everyone for dinner, we hope these General Conference food ideas make the weekend a little more delicious.
Now the only hard part is deciding what to make first!