25 Christmas Potluck Dishes People Never Stop Asking For

Holiday gatherings always get a little more fun when everyone brings those potluck dishes that friends keep asking for year after year, especially once Christmas rolls around. It’s wild how certain flavors just stick in people’s minds, almost as if the recipes themselves become part of the celebration. By the time we’re planning what to make, it feels like folks already have their requests lined up, hoping their favorite Christmas crowd-pleaser makes an appearance again.

Holiday Broccoli Rice Bake Everyone Loves

A broccoli rice casserole in a skillet. — Creamy Broccoli Rice Casserole Without Canned Soup. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This ultra-creamy broccoli and rice bake is the kind of cozy, crowd-pleasing holiday side that disappears fast at potlucks.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Broccoli Rice Casserole Without Canned Soup

Festive Butternut Squash Bake With Bacon

A Butternut Squash Casserole topped with golden breadcrumbs, chopped walnuts, and fresh parsley sits on a gray surface, surrounded by parsley sprigs, whole walnuts, two forks, and a plate. — Savory Butternut Squash Casserole With Bacon. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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This savory squash bake pairs smoky bacon with tender vegetables and a crisp topping for a rich, comforting Christmas side dish.
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Scratch Green Bean Casserole for Holidays

A serving spoon in a green bean casserole made from scratch, — Creamy Green Bean Casserole Without Canned Soup. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This made-from-scratch green bean casserole brings fresh flavor and a velvety cream sauce to your holiday potluck table.
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Potatoes au gratin in a baking dish with a serving spoon. — Crispy Potatoes Au Gratin With Gruyere. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Layers of tender potatoes and melty Gruyere create an irresistible, golden-edged side that always gets repeat holiday requests.
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Sweet Potato & Pear Roast for Christmas

Balsamic vinegar being poured over roasted sweet potatoes. — Crispy Roasted Sweet Potatoes With Pears. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Roasted sweet potatoes and juicy pears deliver a bright, unexpected mix of sweet and savory that stands out at festive potlucks.
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Holiday Corn Salad With Berries

A clear glass bowl of corn salad with blueberries. — Grilled Corn Salad With Blueberries. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This bright corn and blueberry salad adds fresh color and a sweet-savory twist to heavier Christmas potluck spreads.
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Roasted Cabbage With Cherries for Parties

Cabbage roasted in the oven with cherries on a platter. — Roasted Cabbage In The Oven With Dried Cherries. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Oven-roasted cabbage becomes tender and deeply flavored, with tart cherries adding a festive touch perfect for potlucks.
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Green Beans & Bacon Holiday Favorite

A bowl of Green Beans with Bacon and Onions, topped with crispy bacon pieces and caramelized onions, sits on a light cloth napkin with serving utensils. A small dish of extra bacon crumbles is nearby for added flavor. — Savory Green Beans With Bacon. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Simple green beans get a holiday upgrade with smoky bacon and sweet caramelized onions—an easy crowd-pleaser for potlucks.
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Garlic Cauliflower Roast With Raisins

A black platter of roasted cauliflower with garlic next to serving spoons. — Roasted Cauliflower With Garlic & Raisins. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This roasted cauliflower brings garlicky depth, nutty crunch and pops of sweetness—an elegant side for any Christmas potluck.
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Balsamic Asparagus & Mushrooms Side

A platter of asparagus with mushrooms next to a container of balsamic vinegar — Roasted Balsamic Asparagus And Mushrooms. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Roasted asparagus and mushrooms get a tangy balsamic boost, making a light and flavorful addition to festive potluck spreads.
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Irresistible Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

A close-up of homemade scalloped potatoes with a golden, bubbly cheese and cream topping, sprinkled with black pepper. A serving spoon rests in the dish, and a small bowl of grated cheese is visible in the background. — Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes Casserole With Gruyere. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Layered Yukon gold potatoes smothered in creamy gruyere cheese—your potluck guests won’t stop asking for this.
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Sweet Classic Carrot Raisin Salad

A bowl of carrot raisin salad with a serving spoon. — Old Fashioned Carrot Salad With Raisins. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

A perfectly sweet and crunchy carrot salad with raisins that’s an easy, unforgettable side dish for any holiday spread.
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Festive Parsley Pesto Pasta Salad

Parsley pesto pasta in a bowl with serving spoons. — Parsley Pesto Pasta Salad With Walnuts. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Bright parsley pesto and crunchy walnuts make this pasta salad a show-stopping side your friends will crave at Christmas.
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Honey Vinaigrette Green Bean Salad

A platter of green bean and potato salad. — Green Beans And New Potato Salad With Honey Vinaigrette. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Tender new potatoes and crisp green beans tossed in a honey vinaigrette make this salad a must-have at holiday tables.
Get the Recipe: Green Beans And New Potato Salad With Honey Vinaigrette

Cranberry Honey Broccoli Salad

A bowl of broccoli salad on a serving tray. — Broccoli Salad With Cranberries And A Honey Yogurt Dressing. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Sweet cranberries, crisp broccoli, and a honey yogurt dressing make this salad a refreshing holiday potluck hit.
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Quick Cheesy Broccoli Casserole

A spoon full of cheesy broccoli casserole in a baking dish. — Quick Broccoli & Cheese Sauce Casserole. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Bubbling broccoli and cheddar come together in this simple casserole that everyone will beg for again and again.
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Creamy Mascarpone Mashed Potatoes

Butter on top of a bowl of mashed potatoes. — Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes with Mascarpone Cheese. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Ultra-creamy Yukon Gold mashed potatoes with mascarpone—perfect to make ahead and wow your Christmas crowd.
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Buttermilk Red Cabbage Slaw

A bowl of creamy coleslaw with shredded purple cabbage, carrots, and herbs sits on a gray cloth napkin next to vintage silver utensils—perfect as one of your favorite dinner side dishes. — Creamy Red Cabbage Coleslaw With Buttermilk. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Creamy and tangy red cabbage coleslaw with buttermilk is a holiday side that’s quick to prepare and impossible to resist.
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Wild Rice Butternut Squash Bake

A serving spoon in a baking dish of butternut squash casserole. — Butternut Squash Casserole With Wild Rice. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

A comforting casserole with butternut squash, wild rice, and a cheesy topping that your guests will rave about.
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Scalloped Potatoes & Ham Casserole

A serving spoon removing some potato and ham casserole. — Old Fashioned Scalloped Potatoes And Ham. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Classic scalloped potatoes baked with savory ham chunks in creamy sauce—a crowd favorite at every potluck.
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Crispy Oven Roasted Potatoes

A serving bowl of crispy potatoes and onions. — Oven Roasted Potatoes And Onions. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Perfectly roasted potatoes and onions that are crispy on the outside and tender inside, ideal for your holiday table.
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Crushed & Roasted New Potatoes

Crispy smashed red potatoes topped with melted cheese and seasoning, arranged on a parchment-lined baking sheet—perfect for anyone who loves flavorful potato side dishes. — New Potatoes, Crushed And Roasted. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Boiled, crushed, and oven-roasted for golden edges, these potatoes are a versatile, irresistible holiday side.
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Bacon Roasted Potato Salad

A glass bowl of roasted potato salad — No Mayo Roasted Potato Salad With Bacon. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Warm roasted potato salad with crispy bacon—a perfect holiday potluck dish that disappears fast.
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Cranberry Feta Butternut Squash

A close-up of roasted butternut squash, apples, and cranberries topped with crumbled goat cheese on a black plate, perfect as one of your Thanksgiving sides. A red plaid napkin is partially visible in the background. — Roasted Butternut Squash With Cranberries And Feta. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Sweet cranberries and tangy feta on roasted butternut squash make this side a standout at any Christmas potluck.
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Green Beans & Mushrooms Side Dish

Easy Fresh Green Beans And Mushrooms. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Fresh green beans and mushrooms cooked to perfection—crispy, flavorful, and a holiday side that’s always requested.
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