28 Church Potluck Recipes

When church potluck season rolls around, I always reach for a few church potluck recipes that everyone will love. This roundup features classic dishes that are simple to make and perfect for any gathering, from casual meals to holidays.

Dishes like creamy casseroles and hearty salads have long been favorites in my kitchen, especially during family get-togethers. These are the kinds of recipes that bring comfort and nostalgia to every table.

Here, you’ll find some of the best church potluck ideas, including familiar classics that home cooks return to year after year. These recipes are traditional, easy, and guaranteed to satisfy a crowd.

1

Old Fashioned American Goulash (Easy Grandma Recipe!)

This old fashioned American goulash is a hearty, easy one-pot meal made with ground beef, pasta, and tomato sauce. A classic grandma-style comfort food recipe perfect for family dinners.

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2

Crockpot Pulled Pork

This slow cooker pulled pork cooks low and slow until tender and juicy, then gets tossed with BBQ sauce for easy sandwiches, sliders, or simple weeknight dinners.

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3

Original Broccoli Salad (Grandmas 70’s Recipe)

This original broccoli salad recipe is a 1970s classic! Made with raw broccoli, bacon, cheddar, and a creamy dressing — perfect for potlucks and BBQs.

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4

Easy Cherry Dump Cake with Cherry Pie Filling

This Old Fashioned Cherry Dump Cake is made with pie filling, cake mix, and butter. A simple, homemade dessert that’s golden, gooey, and delicious.

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5

Old Fashioned Creamy Scalloped Potatoes

These creamy scalloped potatoes are rich, tender, and baked in a smooth homemade cream sauce. A classic old fashioned side dish inspired by grandma’s kitchen and perfect for holidays or Sunday dinner.

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6

Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Divan Casserole

This slow cooker chicken divan casserole is creamy, cheesy, and made with tender chicken and broccoli. An easy old fashioned dinner recipe perfect for busy nights.

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7

Corn Souffle Recipe with Jiffy Corn Mix (Easy | With Eggs) - Whole Lotta Yum

Make the original Jiffy corn casserole recipe the easy way! With just a handful of ingredients, this corn souffle is made light and fluffy with the addition of eggs and Jiffy muffin mix (or your

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8

Old Fashioned Classic Deviled Eggs

These classic deviled eggs are creamy, smooth, and made the old fashioned way with simple ingredients. A timeless appetizer perfect for holidays, potlucks, and family gatherings.

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9

Cheesy Funeral Potatoes with Corn Flakes

These old fashioned funeral potatoes are creamy, cheesy, and topped with buttery corn flakes. A classic comfort food casserole that’s easy, nostalgic, and perfect for family dinners or potlucks.

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10

Easy Meatloaf - Traditional Recipe

This traditional meatloaf recipe is tender, juicy, and full of classic flavor just like grandma made. An easy homemade meatloaf recipe perfect for family dinners.

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11

Ham and Cheese Sliders

They're warm, buttery, and loaded with melted cheese which is basically the definition of comfort food.

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12

Crockpot Hawaiian Meatballs with Pineapple

Sweet and savory crockpot Hawaiian meatballs with pineapple and BBQ sauce. An easy slow cooker appetizer or party recipe made with frozen meatballs.

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13

Easy Coconut Cream Pie (No Bake)

This easy no bake coconut cream pie is creamy, fluffy, and full of coconut flavor. A simple old fashioned dessert made with a cookie crust and Cool Whip, perfect for any occasion.

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14

Old Fashioned Southern Baked Beans Recipe From Scratch

These old fashioned southern baked beans are rich, sweet, and smoky with bacon. A classic grandma’s recipe made from scratch and perfect for BBQs, potlucks, and family dinners.

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15

Old Fashioned Slow Cooker Creamed Corn

There’s something so comforting about a bowl of old fashioned slow cooker creamed corn bubbling away on the counter while the rest of supper comes together. It feels like one of those side dishes that

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16

Easy Strawberry Jello Pretzel Salad (Grandmas Recipe)

This old fashioned strawberry Jello pretzel salad is a retro favorite layered with a salty pretzel crust, creamy Cool Whip and cream cheese filling, and sweet strawberry Jello topping. A nostalgic treat for holidays and potlucks.

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17

Old Fashioned Tuna Noodle Casserole (Grandma’s Easy Recipe)

This old fashioned tuna noodle casserole with cream of mushroom soup is creamy, cheesy, and easy to make. A classic homemade comfort food dinner just like grandma used to make.

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18

Pistachio Watergate Salad Recipe (5 Ingredient Fluff)

This easy Watergate salad (green fluff dessert) is a creamy, fruity pistachio treat made with just 5 ingredients. Perfect for holidays too!

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19

Amish Potato Salad

This creamy Amish potato salad with hard-boiled eggs and celery has a sweet and tangy dressing made with apple cider vinegar, yellow mustard, and mayo.

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20

Banana Pudding with Vanilla Wafers

This no-cook banana pudding recipe is easy to make and delicious layered with vanilla wafers and slices of banana. It's the best banana pudding you will ever find (or so I've been told by many)!

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21

Chicken and Rice Casserole

Dinner doesn’t get easier or more delicious than this cheesy Chicken and Rice casserole, made in just one pan, with a few simple ingredients.

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22

Chicken Pot Pie Casserole with Cheddar Biscuit Topping

This Chicken Pot Pie is creamy and comforting, while being made easy into a chicken…

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23

Classic Seven Layer Salad

This classic Midwestern side dish is a staple at potlucks, barbecues, neighborhood block parties, and family reunions, and it’s just as tasty now as it was back then.

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24

Creamy Cucumber and Onion Salad

This easy Creamy Cucumber Salad combines cucumbers and onions with a sour cream, lemon, and dill sauce that won’t be able to resist!

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25

Layered Taco Salad with Doritos

Layered Taco Salad has all the flavors of tacos piled on top of each other in a trifle dish. It’s easy to make ahead for a potluck and it will feed a crowd.

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26

Best Rice Krispie Treats

A childhood favorite you never outgrow—this Rice Krispie Treat recipe gets a few irresistible upgrades for even more gooey, buttery goodness!

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27

Sloppy Joe Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls

Sloppy Joe meat gets a whole new identity when you use it to make sliders. The dinner rolls are crusty and delicious, making this a new fave!

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28

The BEST Tater Tot Casserole

Truly the BEST Tater Tot Casserole recipe around! Layers of amazing flavor combine for an easy and delicious dinner any night of the week! This fantastic casserole recipe will quickly become a family favorite!

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