Hosting a potluck or backyard BBQ? You’re in the right place! This roundup of 23 crowd-favorite recipes is packed with comfort food classics and fresh twists that’ll have everyone asking for seconds. From creamy deviled eggs with a surprise ingredient to slow cooker hot dogs that practically serve themselves, this list covers everything from appetizers to mains and side salads. It’s your go-to guide for tried-and-true favorites (hello, tater tot hotdish!) and new must-tries like tangy apple slaw and Mexican macaroni salad. Trust me—you’ll want to scroll through the full list and save every single recipe.

Best Deviled Eggs With Cream Cheese

A white plate with seven deviled eggs, each topped with a smooth yellow filling and garnished with small green parsley leaves. The plate sits on a soft yellow cloth.
Best Deviled Eggs With Cream Cheese. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Learn how to make the best deviled eggs with cream cheese. This simple and creamy recipe is perfect for any occasion and loved by everyone.
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Creamy Mexican Macaroni Salad

A large bowl filled with creamy macaroni salad, featuring corn, red kidney beans, chopped peppers, and herbs. A lime wedge and wooden spice bowls are in the background, with another bowl of salad slightly out of focus.
Creamy Mexican Macaroni Salad. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Zesty Mexican macaroni salad with a creamy, tangy dressing, fresh vegetables, and a perfect kick of spice is a twist on a classic favorite!
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Tangy Apple Slaw

A person pours a bowl of yellow dressing over a colorful salad in a glass bowl. The salad contains kale, red cabbage, carrots, and apple slices. A striped cloth is visible beside the bowl on the white surface.
Tangy Apple Slaw. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Fresh and zesty, this apple slaw pairs crisp apples, crunchy cabbage, and tangy dressing. It’s the perfect side salad in minutes!
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Slow Cooker Hot Dogs

Hot dogs in a bun smothered with chili and cheese on top
Slow Cooker Hot Dogs. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This easy slow cooker hot dogs recipe will give you all the tips and tricks to create great-tasting hot dogs for a big crowd or party.
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Easy Loaded Baked Chicken Potato

A baked casserole in a white dish, featuring diced potatoes topped with melted cheese, crispy bacon, and garnished with fresh parsley. The dish rests on a yellow and white checked cloth.
Easy Loaded Baked Chicken Potato. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This easy loaded baked chicken potato casserole recipe features baked potatoes, chicken, and seasonings topped with bacon and cheese.
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Easy Zucchini Casserole Recipe

A white rectangular baking dish filled with zucchini gratin, featuring a golden-brown breadcrumb topping. The dish is placed on a green checkered cloth on a light-colored surface. The gratin appears deliciously crispy and well-baked.
Easy Zucchini Casserole Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Zucchini Casserole is an easy side dish, made with fresh zucchini, a creamy sauce, herbs, cheese, and panko breadcrumbs. Bakes in 30 minutes!
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Quick and Easy Baked Corn Casserole

A white ceramic dish filled with baked crab dip topped with melted cheese and garnished with chopped green herbs. A wooden spoon and a napkin sit nearby on a light surface.
Quick and Easy Baked Corn Casserole. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Baked corn casserole has a creamy texture, sweet corn, and golden cheesy topped side dish that only requires 15 minutes of prep time.
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Juicy Chicken And Creamy Rice Casserole

A white baking dish filled with a baked rice dish topped with several pieces of seasoned chicken and white sauce drizzles. The dish is placed on a wooden board with fresh basil nearby, and a white and blue towel underneath.
Juicy Chicken And Creamy Rice Casserole. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Creamy chicken and rice casserole with coconut milk, jasmine rice, and savory herbs. Juicy chicken and creamy rice will become a favorite.
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Original Tater Tot Hotdish Recipe

A casserole dish filled with a tater tot hotdish. The top layer consists of crispy, golden tater tots arranged in neat rows, drizzled with ketchup. Some are removed to reveal a filling of mixed vegetables and ground beef. A plaid cloth is nearby.
Original Tater Tot Hotdish Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Make this original tater tot hotdish recipe with ground beef, creamy mushroom soup, mixed veggies, and crispy tater tots. An easy, classic!
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Juicy Ham With Sweet Glaze

A sliced ham in a slow cooker, topped with pineapple chunks and maraschino cherries. The ham is glazed, giving it a shiny appearance. The white slow cooker contrasts with the vibrant colors of the fruit and glaze.
Juicy Ham With Sweet Glaze. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Learn how to make the best ham in the crock pot recipe with simple ingredients, a sweet glaze, and tender, juicy results.
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Delicious Sloppy Joe Casserole Recipe

A skillet with a cornbread-topped pie, one slice missing. The slice is on a white plate, garnished with jalapeño slices and cheese. Nearby are small bowls of shredded cheese and jalapeños, all on a checkered cloth over a round wooden board.
Delicious Sloppy Joe Casserole Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Sloppy Joe Casserole is a hearty mix of seasoned ground beef, tomato sauce, and a sweet cornbread topping with cheddar cheese.
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Easy Chicken Salad With Grapes Recipe

Four triangular slices of wheat bread sandwiches filled with chicken salad, grapes, and green leafy vegetables on a white plate. The plate rests on a yellow and white striped cloth.
Easy Chicken Salad With Grapes Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This quick and easy chicken salad with grapes is packed with flavor! Made with tender chicken, juicy grapes, crunchy celery, and a creamy dressing, it’s ready in just 10 minutes.
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Homemade Boston Baked Beans

Baked beans with bacon on top
Homemade Boston Baked Beans. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Slow cooker Boston baked beans are made with plenty of bacon, molasses, garlic, and onions to create a rich thick savory sauce.
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Cheesy Mac And Cheese Recipe

Crock-Pot macaroni and cheese being scooped up with a wooden spoon
Cheesy Mac And Cheese Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

My slow cooker mac and cheese recipe uses all the best things in life: butter, Velveeta, half and half, and cheddar cheese. Only 20 min. prep.
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Tender Bbq Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Tender Bbq Slow Cooker Pulled Pork. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

I’m going to teach you how to make super tender, smoky BBQ slow cooker pulled pork in under 10 minutes of prep to cooking time.
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Delicious Summer Farro Salad

Some are farro with fresh peas and herbs
Delicious Summer Farro Salad. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Summer Farro Salad is an easy salad made with hearty farro, olive oil, lemon juice, zucchini, peas, pesto, and freshly chopped parsley.
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Fresh Corn Salad

A vibrant bowl of colorful corn salad sits on a red plate. The salad includes yellow corn kernels mixed with diced red peppers, onions, and fresh herbs. A sprig of basil and parsley garnish the dish. A yellow and white striped napkin is beside the plate.
Fresh Corn Salad. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Fresh Corn Salad recipe is a vibrant and refreshing dish loaded with sweet corn, colorful bell peppers, and a tangy apple cider vinaigrette.
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Biscuits And Gravy Breakfast Recipe

A white rectangular casserole dish filled with a baked breakfast casserole, likely featuring eggs, sausage, and cheese. The dish is placed on a blue and white striped cloth, with a spoon and a stack of white plates nearby.
Biscuits And Gravy Breakfast Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast Casserole is made with breakfast sausage, eggs, biscuits, and homemade gravy for an easy breakfast or brunch!
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Creamy Chicken And Dumplings

chicken and soft dumplings with peas and carrots
OldCreamy Chicken And Dumplings. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Old fashioned crock pot chicken and dumplings recipe creates soft chewy dumplings, tender chicken and veggies smothered in a creamy sauce.
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Easy Chicken And French Onion Soup Recipe

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Easy Chicken And French Onion Soup Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

French onion soup mix, a few pantry ingredients, chicken, and a slow cooker, you’ll have a hearty and satisfying one-pot casserole dinner.
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Easy German Goulash Recipe

German goulash cooked in a crock pot over egg noodles
Easy German Goulash Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Slow Cooker German Goulash with tender beef, rich paprika broth, and slow-cooked onions is an authentic one-pot meal.
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Delicious Southern 7 Layer Salad With Peas And Mayo

A close-up of a layered salad in a glass bowl, featuring visible layers of bacon, cheese, creamy dressing, chopped greens, and onions. A small spoon is seen in the background next to some shredded cheese.
Delicious 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.
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Chicken And Wild Rice Topped With Toasted Almonds

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Chicken And Wild Rice Topped With Toasted Almonds. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Ultra creamy, this chicken and wild rice casserole is always a favorite. Chicken, rice, & cheese topped with almonds and no canned soup.
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Save Your Dough – 25 Ground Beef Dinner Menus

Skyline Chili on top of spaghetti with beans cheese and oyster crackers
Save Your Dough – 25 Ground Beef Dinner Menus. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Save your cash without skimping on flavor—this collection of 25 bold and budget-friendly ground beef dinners is packed with hearty meals that bring big taste to the table. From zesty tacos and slow cooker favorites to cheesy casseroles and comforting soups, these recipes are perfect for feeding hungry families, prepping ahead, or stretching your weekly meal plan. You’ll find clever copycat takes on classic dishes like Cincinnati and Wendy’s chili, plus easy winners like taco mac and cheese, shepherd’s pie, and homemade hamburger helper. Each dish is designed to help you eat well, spend less, and keep dinner stress off your plate. Get All The Recipes: Save Your Dough – 25 Ground Beef Dinner Menus