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    Home » MSN Slideshows

    Back by Popular Demand: 21 More Old-School Potluck Favorites

    Published: Apr 8, 2025 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    You’re not ready for how many classics are making a comeback—and I’m not mad about it. These old-school potluck dishes are showing up again for a reason, and honestly, I get the hype. It’s giving comfort food, family gatherings, and a little bit of “grandma knew best.” Let’s take a peek and see which ones are still stealing the spotlight.

    Bow Tie Pasta Salad With Basil Pesto

    Refreshing summer pesto pasta salad perfect for picnics and gatherings in a serving bowl.
    Bow Tie Pasta Salad With Basil Pesto. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.


     

    Easy to make basil pesto pasta salad with bow tie pasta is a flavorful, colorful side that’s great for any potluck.
    Get the Recipe: Bow Tie Pasta Salad With Basil Pesto

    Tex Mex-Style Tater Tot Casserole With Ground Beef

    A wooden spoon in a skillet of tater tot casserole.
    Tex Mex-Style Tater Tot Casserole With Ground Beef. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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    This Tater Tot casserole recipe is comfort food with a Tex-Mex flare. Cheesy taco flavored ground beef covered with crispy tater tots.
    Get the Recipe: Tex Mex-Style Tater Tot Casserole With Ground Beef

    Flaky Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls

    A platter of puff pastry sausage rolls.
    Flaky Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Making flaky puff pastry sausage rolls at home is quite easy, actually! Assembly is straightforward. A terrific bite-size appetizer, these can also be made ahead.
    Get the Recipe: Flaky Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls

    Creamy Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe With Rotisserie Chicken

    A baked cheesy chicken tetrazzini casserole.
    Creamy Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe With Rotisserie Chicken. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    From-scratch chicken tetrazzini is a comfort food pasta dish with chicken, savory mushrooms, & pasta baked in a creamy homemade sauce, covered in cheese.
    Get the Recipe: Creamy Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe With Rotisserie Chicken

    Creamy Bacon Cheddar Ranch Pasta Salad

    Ranch pasta salad in a bowl with a wooden spoon.
    Creamy Bacon Cheddar Ranch Pasta Salad. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    With all the classic flavors of creamy ranch dressing, salty bacon, and cheddar cheese, this ranch pasta salad is a refreshing crowd pleaser.
    Get the Recipe: Creamy Bacon Cheddar Ranch Pasta Salad

    Bacon Ranch Potato Salad

    A clear bowl of ranch potato salad.
    Bacon Ranch Potato Salad. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Ranch potato salad loaded with bacon, cheese and a sour cream ranch dressing is just what you need for your next potluck.
    Get the Recipe: Bacon Ranch Potato Salad

    Southern Baked Beans With Hamburger Meat

    A skillet of baked beans with ground beef with a serving spoon.
    Southern Baked Beans With Hamburger Meat. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    These easy baked beans with ground beef are a perfect side dish for cookouts. Smoky with a sticky sweet sauce, they’re a classic.
    Get the Recipe: Southern Baked Beans With Hamburger Meat

    Grandma’s Cucumber Salad

    A bowl of sliced cucumbers with a wooden spoon.
    Grandma’s Cucumber Salad. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

    My Grandma’s Cucumber Salad Recipe is cool, crunchy, refreshing, and easy to throw together on a busy day! Great for BBQ’s or potlucks.
    Get the Recipe: Grandma’s Cucumber Salad

    Buffalo Chicken Casserole With Tater Tots

    A serving being taken from a chicken casserole.
    Buffalo Chicken Casserole With Tater Tots. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Satisfy your comfort food craving with this buffalo chicken casserole (or hot dish).It’s made with ground chicken, ranch dressing, hot sauce, and frozen tater tots.
    Get the Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Casserole With Tater Tots

    Chicken Pot Pie Casserole With Biscuit Crumbles

    A close-up of a black bowl filled with seasoned chicken and vegetable casserole. The dish includes chunks of bread or biscuit-like pieces, carrots, green peas, and chicken, all garnished with fresh herbs. A fork is partially visible, resting on the rim of the bowl.
    Chicken Pot Pie Casserole With Biscuit Crumbles. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This Chicken Pot Pie Casserole features tender shredded chicken, sautéed veggies, and a creamy sauce, all topped with a biscuit-like crumble.
    Get the Recipe: Chicken Pot Pie Casserole With Biscuit Crumbles

    Parsley Pesto Pasta Salad With Walnuts

    A side dish of pesto pasta next to fresh parsley.
    Parsley Pesto Pasta Salad With Walnuts. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This easy parsley pesto pasta salad with walnuts is a great potluck salad and incredibly simple to make for any occasion.
    Get the Recipe: Parsley Pesto Pasta Salad With Walnuts

    Baked Buffalo Chicken Mac And Cheese (Uses Frank’s Red Hot)

    A spoon pulling out buffalo chicken mac and cheese from a casserole dish.
    Baked Buffalo Chicken Mac And Cheese (Uses Frank’s Red Hot). Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Buffalo chicken mac and cheese combines the cheesy goodness of a classic with the spicy kick of your favorite hot sauce.
    Get the Recipe: Baked Buffalo Chicken Mac And Cheese (Uses Frank’s Red Hot)

    Cheese And Chicken Enchiladas With Red Sauce

    A cheese and chicken enchilada topped with sour cream.
    Cheese And Chicken Enchiladas With Red Sauce. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    These cheese and chicken enchiladas with red sauce are QUICK and EASY. You’ll love that they’re perfect for a potluck.
    Get the Recipe: Cheese And Chicken Enchiladas With Red Sauce

    Creamy Breakfast Sausage And Potato Casserole

    A sausage and potato breakfast casserole next to a coffee cup.
    Creamy Breakfast Sausage And Potato Casserole. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Create a hearty breakfast casserole filled with tender potatoes and sausage. Prep the night before and just bake in the morning.
    Get the Recipe: Creamy Breakfast Sausage And Potato Casserole

    Chili Poblano Recipe

    Close-up of a baked dish in a casserole, featuring a golden, herb-speckled topping. A serving has been scooped out, revealing layers of ground meat in a chili poblano tomato-based sauce underneath. The dish looks hearty and freshly made.
    Chili Poblano Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Chili poblano recipe with cheesy grits is the perfect comfort food with a spicy poblano based gravy and cheesy grits baked on top.
    Get the Recipe: Chili Poblano Recipe

    Quick-Baked No-Mayo Spinach Artichoke Dip (25-Minutes)

    A baking dish of spinach artichoke dip with a spoon in the side.
    Quick-Baked No-Mayo Spinach Artichoke Dip (25-Minutes). Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Skip the mayonnaise! This recipe for hot spinach and artichoke dip is loaded with fresh spinach, artichoke hearts, cream cheese and gooey melted cheese.
    Get the Recipe: Quick-Baked No-Mayo Spinach Artichoke Dip (25-Minutes)

    Creamy Green Bean Casserole Without Canned Soup

    Crispy onions on top of a green bean casserole.
    Creamy Green Bean Casserole Without Canned Soup. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Follow these steps at home to make this creamy casserole with fresh green beans. No canned mushroom soup here! A homemade cream sauce is used.
    Get the Recipe: Creamy Green Bean Casserole Without Canned Soup

    Cream Cheese Crescent Roll Appetizers With Mushrooms

    A serving platter with mushroom crescent rolls
    Cream Cheese Crescent Roll Appetizers With Mushrooms. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Follow these steps at home to make this easy vegetarian crescent roll appetizer with cream cheese and chopped mushrooms. Yields 48 bite-size rolls.
    Get the Recipe: Cream Cheese Crescent Roll Appetizers With Mushrooms

    Hamburger Potato Casserole Without Canned Soup

    A spoon full of hamburger potato casserole.
    Hamburger Potato Casserole Without Canned Soup. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This Ground Beef Casserole has creamy potatoes with seasoned ground beef and a homemade cheese sauce, making it an ultimate comfort meal the whole family will love.
    Get the Recipe: Hamburger Potato Casserole Without Canned Soup

    Super Creamy Skillet Creamed Corn

    A skillet filled with creamy, cooked corn kernels being stirred by a wooden spoon. The creamed corn appears to be seasoned and mixed with a rich, creamy substance, creating a luscious texture. The background is a grayish cooking surface.
    Super Creamy Skillet Creamed Corn. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Rich, buttery Creamed Corn gets a homemade makeover with just four simple ingredients and 10 minutes on the stove.
    Get the Recipe: Super Creamy Skillet Creamed Corn

    Sweet And Spicy Cranberry Jalapeño Dip Recipe

    Sweet And Spicy Cranberry Jalapeño Dip Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    Try this irresistible Cranberry Jalapeño Dip for your next party. Fresh cranberries, jalapeños, and cream cheese make for a crowd-pleasing appetizer!
    Get the Recipe: Sweet And Spicy Cranberry Jalapeño Dip Recipe

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