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    What to Bring to a Potluck (When You Have No Clue What They Want)

    Published: May 13, 2025 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    Figuring out what to bring to a potluck can feel weirdly stressful—like, why is this harder than picking a show to binge? You don’t want to show up with something random, but no one gave you any hints either. The good news? There are some easy, crowd-pleasing options that won’t leave you standing awkwardly by the snack table, hoping someone compliments your store-bought cookies.

    Oven Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes With Onions

    oven roasted potatoes in a baking dish.
    Oven Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes With Onions. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.


     

    Oven Roasted Yukon Gold potatoes and Onions are a simple yet flavorful side dish that’s crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
    Get the Recipe: Oven Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes With Onions

    Ambrosia Fruit Salad With Marshmallows

    A glass bowl filled with creamy fruit salad, inspired by vintage recipes, is topped with a red maraschino cherry; the salad contains marshmallows, fruit pieces, and whipped cream. Silver spoons rest beside the bowl on a gray surface.
    Ambrosia Fruit Salad With Marshmallows. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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    A nostalgic Ambrosia salad with mandarin oranges, pineapple, marshmallows, and coconut, topped with creamy whipped cream and a touch of sour cream.
    Get the Recipe: Ambrosia Fruit Salad With Marshmallows

    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.
    Get the Recipe: Creamy Pea Salad With Cheddar Cheese

    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!
    Get the Recipe: Creamy Red Cabbage Coleslaw With Buttermilk

    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.
    Get the Recipe: No Mayo Roasted Potato Salad With Bacon

    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

    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 hot summer day! Great for BBQ’s or potlucks.
    Get the Recipe: Grandma’s Cucumber Salad

    Corn And Cucumber Salad With Greek Yogurt

    A creamy cucumber salad with corn in a glass bowl with a serving spoon
    Corn And Cucumber Salad With Greek Yogurt. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Jazz up your salad menu with a Corn and Cucumber Salad. The mixture of veggies in a creamy yogurt, mayo and dill dressing make it a favorite.
    Get the Recipe: Corn And Cucumber Salad With Greek Yogurt

    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.
    Get the Recipe: Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes with Mascarpone Cheese

    Creamy Macaroni Salad With Cheese

    A bowl of macaroni salad next to 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.
    Get the Recipe: Creamy Macaroni Salad With Cheese

    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

    Twice Baked Mashed Potato Casserole

    A spoon full of twice baked mashed potatoes.
    Twice Baked Mashed Potato Casserole. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    All the flavors of a twice baked potato in a casserole. Baked mashed potatoes with cheese and green onions are the perfect side dish.
    Get the Recipe: Twice Baked Mashed Potato Casserole

    Best Southern Corn Pudding Recipe

    A baked corn pudding with a serving spoon removing a portion.
    Best Southern Corn Pudding Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    A Southern Corn Pudding with fresh corn is an easy side that you can prep in 10 minuets. Make it ahead of time for an easy Holiday side.
    Get the Recipe: Best Southern Corn Pudding Recipe

    Quick and Easy Zucchini Casserole Recipe

    Quick and Easy Zucchini Casserole Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    When life gives you fresh zucchini, make this cheesy Zucchini Casserole! It’s loaded with fresh zucchini, a velvety cream sauce, herbs, cheesy pepper jack, and crunchy panko breadcrumbs! Bakes in 30 minutes and is make-ahead and freezer-friendly!
    Get the Recipe: Quick and Easy Zucchini Casserole Recipe

    Oven Roasted Potatoes And Onions

    Oven Roasted Potatoes And Onions. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Try some easy oven roasted potatoes and onions for a spectacular side dish that is great with any meal.
    Get the Recipe: Oven Roasted Potatoes And Onions

    Baked Italian Sausage Stuffing

    A casserole dish of baked stuffing with a serving spoon.
    Baked Italian Sausage Stuffing. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    It’s not a potluck without a good homemade stuffing recipe! This baked stuffing has Italian sausage and sourdough bread.
    Get the Recipe: Baked Italian Sausage Stuffing

    Cornbread Corn Pudding

    A spoonful of cornbread corn pudding.
    Cornbread Corn Pudding. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This baked cornbread casserole features a custardy cornbread pudding base,mixed with toasted cornbread and fresh or frozen corn. Top with grated cheese!
    Get the Recipe: Cornbread Corn Pudding

    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.
    Get the Recipe: Grilled Corn Salad With Blueberries

    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.
    Get the Recipe: Spicy Roasted Cauliflower With Browned Butter

    Mexican Cornbread Recipe With Creamed Corn

    A stack of Mexican cornbread on a rack.
    Mexican Cornbread Recipe With Creamed Corn. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Try a Tex-Mex version of Southern cornbread made with creamed corn and green chilies. A super moist cornbread that you can prep in 10 minutes.
    Get the Recipe: Mexican Cornbread Recipe With Creamed Corn

    Hash Brown Casserole With Corn Flakes

    A spoon full of hashbrown casserole.
    Hash Brown Casserole With Corn Flakes. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    An old fashioned casserole with cheesy potatoes and a crunchy cornflake topping. Frozen hashbrowns make this cheesy hashbrown potatoes recipe a breeze to make.
    Get the Recipe: Hash Brown Casserole With Corn Flakes

    Crispy Roasted Sweet Potatoes With Pears

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

    Not as sweet as sweet potato casserole, Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Pears is a healthy addition to your potluck spread.
    Get the Recipe: Crispy Roasted Sweet Potatoes With Pears

    Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole Recipe

    A spoon taking out a serving of cauliflower casserole.
    Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This cheesy cauliflower casserole is fast and easy to make. With sharp white cheddar and smoked paprika, it’s ooey gooey cheesy goodness!
    Get the Recipe: Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole Recipe

    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.
    Get the Recipe: Green Beans And New Potato Salad With Honey Vinaigrette

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