34 Potluck Recipes That’ll Crown You the Thanksgiving MVP!

When it comes to potluck recipes for Thanksgiving, you want dishes that are easy to make, great to share, and guaranteed to impress. This is your chance to bring something that everyone will rave about long after the leftovers are gone. Whether you’re trying to keep things simple or bring out your A-game, these recipes are perfect for feeding a crowd and making your contribution the star of the spread. Let’s make sure your dish doesn’t just blend in—it steals the show.

Southern Old Fashioned Macaroni And Cheese Recipe

A spoon scooping out creamy mac and cheese from a black bowl. — Southern Old Fashioned Macaroni And Cheese Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Old Fashioned Baked Macaroni and Cheese from Poole’s Diner is a classic with a creamy base and crusty cheese on top. Comfort food at its BEST.
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Stove Top Candied Sweet Potatoes

A round baking dish filled with glazed sweet potatoes, coated in a shiny caramelized sauce and sprinkled with chopped pecans. A large spoon is resting in the dish, ready for serving. The background surface is a cool, muted color. — Stove Top Candied Sweet Potatoes. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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Sweet potatoes are simmered in butter and brown sugar for a deliciously sweet side dish. Make them for the holidays or your weeknight dinners.
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Creamy Red Cabbage Coleslaw With Buttermilk

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.

Looking for a mouthwatering red cabbage coleslaw recipe? Try our quick and easy Southern dish that is perfect for busy cooks. Enjoy the creamy goodness!
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Broccoli Salad With Cranberries And A Honey Yogurt Dressing

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

You’re going to love this healthy broccoli salad served with a yogurt dressing that’s sweetened with honey. An old fashioned salad you’ll love.
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Leftover Mashed Potato Rolls

mashed potato rolls in a white towel. — Leftover Mashed Potato Rolls. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Heavenly Mashed Potato Rolls are my family’s favorite. Great for using up leftovers, light, fluffy and perfect every time.
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Sweet And Savory Southern Cornbread Dressing

A serving spoon in a casserole dish of cornbread dressing. — Sweet And Savory Southern Cornbread Dressing. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This Southern cornbread dressing blends sweet cornbread, fresh herbs, and tender veggies in a warm, cozy dish perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Homemade Cranberry Sauce

Our all time favorite homemade cranberry sauce recipe includes crunchy walnuts and a splash of Grand Marnier.
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Creamy Pea Salad With Cheddar Cheese

A bowl of pea salad with a serving spoon. — Creamy Pea Salad With Cheddar Cheese. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This green pea salad is a Southern favorite that comes together in one bowl. Easy to make ahead, it’s flavorful with a touch of a spicy kick.
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Southern Style Baked Mac And Cheese With Pimentos

Two plates of pimento mac and cheese. — Southern Style Baked Mac And Cheese With Pimentos. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Pimento mac and cheese is an easy, baked pasta dish made with zesty pimentos in a creamy cheese sauce, topped with even more golden cheddar.
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Spicy Roasted Cauliflower With Browned Butter

Roasted cauliflower with brown butter in a serving bowl. — Spicy Roasted Cauliflower With Browned Butter. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Roasted Cauliflower is even better with some browned butter. Add a little spicy and some pumpkin seeds for a great side dish.
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Cranberry Sauce With Port And Figs, A Little Sweet & Tart

Cranberry sauce in a bowl with fresh cranberries — Cranberry Sauce With Port And Figs, A Little Sweet & Tart. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Cranberry Sauce with port and figs will be the star of your holiday meal as it’s both sweet and tart and a little decadent!
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Pretzel Topped Sweet Potato Casserole

A large spoon full of sweet potato casserole. — Pretzel Topped Sweet Potato Casserole . Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

If you’re looking for a new spin on a classic, Pretzel Topped Sweet Potato Casserole is just the ticket. Buttery, rich potatoes topped with pecan-pretzel crumble are an irresistible creamy-crunchy combo. A sprinkle of cranberries makes this casserole even more festive.
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Southern Baked Beans With Hamburger Meat

A spoon full of baked beans with hamburger. — 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.
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Challah Rolls

Individual challah buns on a wooden board. — Challah Rolls. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Challah rolls are a sturdy yeast roll that are light and fluffy that bake to a perfect golden color – great on their own or for a sandwich!
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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.
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Green Beans And New Potato Salad With Honey Vinaigrette

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

Full of fresh summer flavors, this cold green bean salad recipe adds in tender new potatoes for a refreshing take on a classic summer meal.
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Creamy Macaroni Salad With Cheese

Creamy macaroni salad with a wooden spoon. — Creamy Macaroni Salad With Cheese. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

A Southern-style macaroni salad made with a creamy mayo, sour cream and dijon mustard dressing. Mix with cheddar cheese to finish, and served chilled.
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Yeast Roll Recipe With Dill And Gruyere

Make an incredible buttery yeast roll recipe as an amazing side dish for the holidays and that is light and and fluffy.
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Savory Butternut Squash Casserole With Bacon

A spoon full of butternut squash casserole. — Savory Butternut Squash Casserole With Bacon. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This comforting savory butternut squash bake (or casserole) combines chopped bacon and sliced mushrooms with a buttery crumble topping.
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Southern Candied Yams Recipe

Sweet potatoes cooking in a skillet. — Southern Candied Yams Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

You can’t beat these super simple, 3-ingredient Candied Yams. Tender and sweet with a caramelized sauce, ready in just 30 minutes.
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Old Fashioned Carrot Salad With Raisins

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

Fresh carrot raisin salad is EASY and so flavorful! All you need is a bowl and a grater to make this slightly sweet classic salad.
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Sour Cream Yeast Rolls

Sour cream rolls in a basket — Sour Cream Yeast Rolls. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Sour Cream Yeast rolls formed into elegant knots are one of the BEST dinner roll recipes. Easy to make, they’re sure to impress.
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Cranberry Sauce For Thanksgiving

A white bowl of cranberry sauce with grapes. — Cranberry Sauce For Thanksgiving. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Cranberry sauce for Thanksgiving is a slightly sweet but tart cranberry dish that changes up your traditional sauce perfectly.
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Creamy Green Bean Casserole Without Canned Soup

A serving spoon in a green bean casserole made from scratch, — 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.
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Baked Macaroni Pie With Just 5 Ingredients

A casserole dish of baked macaroni pie. — Baked Macaroni Pie With Just 5 Ingredients. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Baked macaroni and cheese has a rich, creamy texture and is so easy to make. Prep in under 30 minutes, with only 5 ingredients.
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Old Fashioned Scalloped Potatoes And Ham

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

Scalloped potatoes and ham is a comforting casserole of potatoes and tasty chunks of ham in a creamy white sauce under a layer of gooey gruyere.
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Oven Roasted Potatoes And Onions

Try some easy oven roasted potatoes and onions for a spectacular side dish that is great with any meal.
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Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes with Mascarpone Cheese

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

One bite and you’ll agree these are the BEST make ahead mashed potatoes. This creamy side dish can be reheated in the slow cooker.
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Fluffy Brioche Rolls Recipe

A basket filled with freshly baked golden brown rolls, lined with a light gray cloth. In the background, there is a small dish of butter with a knife on a dark plate. The setting is on a textured blue surface. — Fluffy Brioche Rolls Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Soft brioche rolls made with eggs, butter, and a hint of sweetness. Fluffy, golden, and brushed with butter.
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Creamy Homemade Macaroni & Cheese with Evaporated Milk

Scooping mac and cheese. — Creamy Homemade Macaroni & Cheese with Evaporated Milk. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Enjoy the ultimate comfort food with this creamy, cheesy Mac and Cheese. The rich cheese sauce, made with evaporated milk, coats the cooked elbow noodles for a decadent spoonful every time.
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Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes Casserole With Gruyere

A spoon full of au gratin potatoes with cheese. — Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes Casserole With Gruyere. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This side dish casserole for cheesy scalloped potatoes is made with thinly sliced Yukon gold potatoes and fresh garlic, milk and cream, plus gruyere cheese.
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Hasselback Sweet Potatoes with Honey

Hasselback sweet potatoes on a black platter with honey on the side. — Hasselback Sweet Potatoes with Honey. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Amp up your side dish game with these beautifully roasted Hasselback sweet potatoes. Thinly sliced for a stunning fan effect, they’re baked to tender perfection and drizzled with golden honey for a touch of sweetness.
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Hawaiian Dinner Rolls With Pineapple Juice

A baking dish of Hawaiian rolls. — Hawaiian Dinner Rolls With Pineapple Juice. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Hawaiian Rolls have just a hint of sweetness from pineapple juice. They are so fluffy. and EASY to make for your holiday dinner.
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Easy Fresh Green Beans And Mushrooms

Learn how to prepare fresh green beans and mushrooms that are crisp, not soggy, with these easy-to-follow steps and tips.
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