45 Thanksgiving Potluck Dishes That’ll Be the Talk of the Table!

Thanksgiving potluck dishes are all about bringing something great to share that makes everyone excited to grab a plate. Whether you’re showing off a family favorite or trying something new, the goal is the same: a dish that feels right at home on the table and gets people talking. It’s not just about filling a spot on the menu—it’s about showing up with something that’ll make everyone glad you came. Ready to find the perfect pick for your next potluck?

Kentucky Benedictine Sandwiches With Cream Cheese And Cucumbers

A tray of cucumber sandwiches. — Kentucky Benedictine Sandwiches With Cream Cheese And Cucumbers . Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Elegant and charming, these Benedictine Tea Sandwiches are a delightful blend of cream cheese and cucumber on soft white bread.
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The Best Cream Cheese Sausage Balls Recipe (No Bisquick!)

A platter of cream cheese sausage balls. — The Best Cream Cheese Sausage Balls Recipe (No Bisquick!). Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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Cream cheese sausage balls are the perfect snack food for your next party. Serve these any time of day for a savory finger food that’s full of flavor.
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Hot Pimento Cheese Dip In A Crock Pot

A skillet of pimento cheese dip next to a bowl of corn chips. — Hot Pimento Cheese Dip In A Crock Pot. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Hot Pimento Cheese Dip is a quick and easy game day dip that can be kept warm in a crock pot.
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No Mayo Roasted Potato Salad With Bacon

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

This warm Roasted Potato Salad is not only great for your next potluck or cook out, but it’s perfect for a simple dinner.
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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 Franks 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.
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Chicken Poppy Seed Casserole (A Potluck Favorite)

A plate of rice covered with poppy seed chicken. — Chicken Poppy Seed Casserole (A Potluck Favorite). Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Chicken poppy seed casserole made with a homemade creamy filling and a crispy poppy seed cracker topping is great for a potluck or weeknight dinner.
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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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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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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.
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15-Minute Broccoli Slaw With Mango And Avocado

Two serving spoons in a bowl of broccoli slaw with mangos. — 15-Minute Broccoli Slaw With Mango And Avocado. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This 15-minute broccoli slaw with mango and avocado is an easy salad to throw together. Just a little sweet and topped with slivered almonds.
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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.

These soft, fluffy Brioche Rolls come together in about 20 minutes of prep time, and their rich, buttery flavor and texture makes them worth every second. Baked to golden perfection and brushed with melted butter, these rolls have the perfect balance of a sturdy, egg-rich dough with a light, tender bite. They’re the perfect compliment to your Southern comfort dishes.
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Grilled Corn Salad With Blueberries

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

You’ll love this Grilled Corn Salad with Blueberries with a little cumin, onions and cilantro to give this a savory twist.
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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.
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Scalloped Sweet Potatoes with Two Types of Potatoes

Scalloped sweet potatoes are a delicious and elegant side dish that are perfect for any occasion. Thinly sliced sweet potatoes and Yukon Gold potatoes are layered in a buttery, creamy sauce and baked until tender and golden.
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Southern 7 Layer Salad With Peas And Mayo

A bowl of 7 layer salad next to a serving spoon. — Southern 7 Layer Salad With Peas And Mayo. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This seven-layer salad gets even more delicious after sitting overnight! It’s stacked with layers of peas, bacon, mayo, romaine lettuce, and cheddar cheese.
Get the Recipe: Southern 7 Layer Salad With Peas And Mayo

Homemade White Queso Dip In Just 15 Minutes

A bowl of white queso dip with chips on a plate. — Homemade White Queso Dip In Just 15 Minutes. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

White Queso Dip is a creamy and smooth cheese dip and comes together in just 15 minutes. Fabulous as an appetizer for a game day party!
Get the Recipe: Homemade White Queso Dip In Just 15 Minutes

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.
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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.
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Parsley Pesto Pasta Salad With Walnuts

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

This easy parsley pesto pasta salad with walnuts is a great summer salad and incredibly simple to make for any occasion.
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Ham And Cheese Sliders On Hawaiian Rolls With Aioli

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Game Day Alert! Juicy ham, melted Swiss cheese and aioli on soft Hawaiian rolls, baked to perfection and topped with a flavorful butter mixture.
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30 Minute Pimento Cheese Sausage Balls

Cheese balls with a toothpick on a tray. — 30 Minute Pimento Cheese Sausage Balls. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Follow these steps at home to make these easy southern-style sausage balls with pimento cheese, not cheddar cheese. Recipe is made without Bisquick.
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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.
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Quick Broccoli & Cheese Sauce Casserole

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

This quick-baked broccoli and cheddar cheese sauce casserole is a simple side dish made with fresh broccoli florets. It’s made without canned soup! Instead, a flavourful from-scratch cheddar cheese sauce coats the steamed broccoli.
Get the Recipe: Quick Broccoli & Cheese Sauce Casserole

Creamy Homemade Macaroni & Cheese With Evaporated Milk

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

This creamy Mac and Cheese is made with evaporated milk for an ultra silky, smooth cheese sauce that the boxed stuff can’t compete with.
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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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Lasagna With Bechamel

This Homemade Lasagna Recipe is an all time favorite comfort food. Smothered in a creamy béchamel sauce it’s the best homemade lasagna you’ll find. Easier than it sounds and perfect if you want to feed a crowd.
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Franks Red Hot Buffalo Dip

A baking dish of buffalo chicken dip — Franks Red Hot Buffalo Dip. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Franks buffalo chicken dip is an all time favorite appetizer. Use rotisserie chicken and easy Buffalo sauce for that “hot wing” taste.
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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.
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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.
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Cheesy Corn Casserole With Cream Cheese And Ham

A serving spoon in a corn casserole. — Cheesy Corn Casserole With Cream Cheese And Ham. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This ultra cheesy corn casserole with cream cheese and ham will be your new favorite side dish! Creamy, cheesy, and so much flavor!
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Buffalo Chicken Casserole With Tater Tots

A serving being taken from a chicken casserole. — Buffalo Chicken Casserole With Tater Tots. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

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

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Indulge in this quick-baked spinach artichoke dip, made creamy without mayo! Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a cheesy, savory appetizer perfect for any gathering.
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Skillet Charred Corn Recipe

Cooked corn in a skillet with a wooden spoon. — Skillet Charred Corn Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Skillet Corn with just a bit of bacon and cream will steal the show at your gathering. This easy charred corn dish can be ready in 15 minutes.
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Chicken Enchilada Layered Casserole (Easy Homemade Sauce)

A close-up of a cheesy, baked dish in a rectangular glass dish. The dish is garnished with chopped red onions and herbs. A portion has been scooped up with a serving utensil, showing the gooey texture and layers of ingredients. — Chicken Enchilada Layered Casserole (Easy Homemade Sauce). Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This simple-to-assemble layered Tex-Mex chicken enchilada casserole is a 15-minute from-scratch recipe that bakes up ooey gooey and full of flavor.
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Cornbread Corn Pudding

Creamy, comforting and classic — this Southern-style baked cornbread
casserole features a custardy cornbread pudding base, mixed with toasted
cornbread and fresh or frozen corn.
Get the Recipe: Cornbread Corn Pudding

Bow Tie Pasta Salad With Basil Pesto

Mouthwatering pesto pasta salad recipe with vibrant colors on a spoon. — 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 summer picnics or cookouts.
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Corn And Peach Salsa

Peach Salsa in a bowl with homemade pita chips — Corn And Peach Salsa. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Fresh peaches, tomatoes and corn are combined for a fresh and healthy salsa. Corn and Peach Salsa is a perfect summer appetizer.
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Bacon Ranch Potato Salad

Southern style Ranch potato salad in a glass bowl next to green onions. — 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.
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Creamy Broccoli Rice Casserole Without Canned Soup

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

This broccoli rice casserole without canned soup features steamed broccoli florets, fluffy rice, and a creamy, cheesy sauce.
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Sweet and Savory Southern Cornbread Dressing – Never Dry

A serving spoon in a casserole dish of cornbread dressing. — Sweet and Savory Southern Cornbread Dressing – Never Dry. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This Cornbread Dressing recipe is an old Southern classic made with store-bought cornbread, herbs, veggies, and a whole lot of butter. It’s a mix of sweet and savory, making it the perfect side dish for your next holiday gathering.
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Homemade Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls With Apples

A platter of apple sausage rolls. — Homemade Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls With Apples. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

These puff pastry sausage rolls are a sweet and savory mix of sausage, apple, and crunchy pistachios. You’ll crave these again and again!
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Zucchini Pasta Salad With Balsamic Vinegar

A white platter of zoodles mixed with tomatoes — Zucchini Pasta Salad With Balsamic Vinegar. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Pull out the spiralizer and make a refreshing Zucchini Salad with Balsamic Vinegar with cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and zoodles.
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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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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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5-Minute Cranberry Salsa With Cream Cheese

This sweet and savory 5-minute cranberry salsa is served over soft cream cheese for an irresistibly fresh creamy appetizer or easy snack.
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