14 Church Potluck Dishes That Always Get Asked for the Recipe
A great church potluck isn’t just about sharing food—it’s about bringing people together over dishes that feel like home. These 14 crowd-favorite recipes are the ones that disappear first, with everyone begging for the secret behind them. From comforting casseroles to irresistible desserts, these dishes are guaranteed to be a hit. Get ready to serve up something so good, you’ll be handing out the recipe all night!
Creamy Potluck Potatoes
Creamy Potluck Potatoes are total comfort food! Cheesy and savory, this is the perfect casserole side dish to serve a crowd, whether it’s a holiday dinner, family reunion, or church potluck!
Southern Squash Casserole Recipe
Easy cheesy Southern Squash Casserole is an irresistible side dish, made with summer or yellow squash in a cast-iron skillet. It features a crispy Ritz cracker topping and is the ultimate family-friendly side for any occasion.
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Chocolate Cake {Crockpot}
Make a decadent Slow Cooker Reese’s Peanut Butter Cake for your family. It has warm chocolate cake and melty peanut butter frosting and is topped with Reese’s peanut butter cups.
Ambrosia Salad
Ambrosia salad is more than just a dish; it’s a delightful creation that has graced holiday tables and family gatherings for generations. This classic easy fruit salad, most popular in the Southern United States, is often referred to as “food of the gods”.
Easy 7-Layer Chicken Taco Salad
This showstopper 7-Layer Chicken Taco Salad takes those potluck-classic layered salad recipes to whole new heights (literally!). Piled high in a trifle bowl, it’ll be the “Oooooh … who made that?” hit of the picnic, but we’ve got shortcuts and make-ahead tips to ensure that it’s quick and simple, too! So simple that you can even make it for weeknight dinners! (Won’t your family be impressed?!?
Classic Frog Eyed Salad
Frog Eye Salad is a potluck classic and a family favorite around here. This weird-sounding but delicious dessert salad is made with acini de pepe pasta, pineapple, mandarin oranges, coconut, and marshmallows!
Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad Texas Style
This Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad, made with bacon, cheddar cheese, ranch seasoning, Texas Shape pasta and jalapenos gives this pasta salad a Texas flair for any potluck, picnic, or party.
Tex Mexican Casserole with Ground Beef
Tex Mexican Casserole with Ground Beef is a combination of beef, cheese, and mushroom soup gives this recipe a delicious savory flavor. It is packed with so many flavorful things and it is a 30 minute meal that is quick and easy.
Slow Cooker Hanky Panky
This Hanky Panky recipe may sound a little naughty, but the taste is far from it. The combination of ground beef, hot sausage, Velveeta cheese, and a few seasonings keeps this old-fashioned classic going strong.
Slow Cooker Chicken Tater Tot Casserole
Make tater tot casserole with chicken and bacon in the slow cooker! This meal just needs 5 hours for the best tater tot casserole you will ever have!
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
This grilled chicken Caesar salad is a healthy, satisfying lunch or dinner. It’s packed with delicious flavors and hearty textures: grilled chicken breast, crisp romaine lettuce, avocado, parmesan cheese, ripe cherry tomatoes, and crunchy croutons. It’s drizzled with a rich and creamy Caesar salad dressing.
Watergate Salad
Watergate salad, also known as Pistachio Fluff, is a cool and refreshing Jello salad. It’s an easy mid-century recipe Grandma would make for potlucks, parties, and casual get togethers for gossiping.
Classic Macaroni Salad
Grandma’s classic macaroni salad with egg is a picnic and potluck staple. It’s made the traditional way with ditalini pasta and tasty farm-fresh ingredients. It features ideal textures and the perfect amount of tang.
Slow Cooker Pizza Dip
Simple and filled with delicious flavor, this slow cooker pizza dip is sure to be a family favorite. Not to mention, it makes for a great party dip too! With only ten ingredients and a dump-and-go prep, you can’t go wrong with giving this pizza dip recipe a try!
