Get ready to impress your guests with crowd-pleasing Memorial Day potluck ideas that bring the flavor and nostalgia of a true American cookout! From slow-cooked Boston baked beans and creamy Amish potato salad to zesty BBQ wings, pulled pork sliders, and cheesy mac and cheese, this collection is packed with easy, comforting favorites perfect for sharing. You’ll find sweet-and-savory classics, bold new twists, and make-ahead dishes that keep your hosting stress-free. Don’t miss a single bite—these recipes are guaranteed to be the talk of the table.

Old-School Boston Baked Beans Recipe

Baked beans with bacon on top
Old-School Boston Baked Beans Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

The best homemade slow cooker Boston baked beans are made with molasses, brown sugar, and plenty of chunks of bacon for an unforgettable flavor and perfect texture. Easily cooked in the Crock Pot, this easy recipe takes just 15 minutes to prepare and bubbles away all afternoon. Sweet, savory beans are easier than you thought, and come together perfectly every time.
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Creamy Amish-Style Potato Salad Recipe

A bowl of creamy potato salad with diced potatoes, topped with a sprinkle of paprika. A wooden spoon is partially visible next to the bowl.
Creamy Amish-Style Potato Salad Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This Amish potato salad brings a sweet-and-tangy twist to your summer side dish lineup. It’s creamy, nostalgic, and downright delicious. With tender potatoes coated in a creamy, sweet-and-tangy dressing made from mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, and mustard, every bite is a delicious balance of comfort and zing.
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Creamy Corn Casserole Dish

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.
Creamy Corn Casserole Dish. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

A sweet-savory dish that pairs well with everything. Baked corn casserole is perfect for potlucks and special dinners. Its creamy texture, sweet corn, and golden cheesy top make it a crowd-pleasing side dish that only requires 15 minutes of prep time.
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Beer Chili Hot Dog Toppings

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Beer Chili Hot Dog Toppings. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Take your hot dogs to the next level with this beer-infused chili. Loaded with beef, black-eyed peas, and bold spices—it’s a BBQ crowd-pleaser.
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Slow Cooker Hot Dogs Recipe

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Slow Cooker Hot Dogs Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Are you hosting a party and need an easy way to feed a crowd? Making slow cooker hot dogs is the perfect solution: it takes only a few minutes to set up, and all you need is 3-4 hours of slow cooking, and you’ll be able to serve up a ton of hot dogs from your crock pot!
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Delightful Mexican Macaroni Salad

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Delightful Mexican Macaroni Salad. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Bring some fiesta to your feast with this colorful macaroni salad. It’s creamy, crunchy, and packs just the right amount of heat for a standout side.
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Easy Fall-Apart BBQ Pulled Pork Recipe

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Easy Fall-Apart BBQ Pulled Pork Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Slow-cooked to perfection, this BBQ pulled pork is the ultimate cookout classic. Just 10 minutes of prep for tender, smoky pork that’s great for sandwiches, sliders, or BBQ platters.
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Easy Apple Slaw With Zesty Dressing Recipe

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Easy Apple Slaw With Zesty Dressing Recipe. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

Sweet and crunchy with a refreshing dressing. Fresh, vibrant, and ready in minutes, this apple slaw combines crisp apples, crunchy cabbage, and a zesty homemade dressing for the perfect side dish. Whether for a busy weeknight or a family gathering, this easy recipe will brighten up any meal!
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Slow Cooker Bourbon Baked Beans with Bacon Recipe

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Slow Cooker Bourbon Baked Beans with Bacon Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Here is the perfect side dish for your next potluck, BBQ, or summer party – slow-cooked sweet and savory bourbon baked beans. This yummy recipe features a medley of flavors, including sweet barbecue sauce, crispy bacon, brown sugar, and a touch of your favorite bourbon. Best part, it’s super easy to make with minimal cleanup. This baked beans recipe will add a fun twist to any gathering.
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Simple and Creamy Macaroni Salad Recipe

A bowl of creamy macaroni and cheese with green peas, topped with shredded cheddar cheese, served in a white dish on a yellow surface.
Simple and Creamy Macaroni Salad Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This crowd-pleasing macaroni salad is a fast favorite—whip it up in minutes and serve chilled alongside all your grilled favorites.
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Mexican Cabbage Slaw with Pineapple

Mexican coleslaw with pieces of pineapple
Mexican Cabbage Slaw with Pineapple. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This tropical twist on slaw brings juicy pineapple, crunchy cabbage, and a zesty dressing to your table—ideal for cutting through rich BBQ meats.
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BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders Recipe with Sauce

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BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders Recipe with Sauce. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

The recipe takes you through the steps of preparing the shredded pulled pork sliders. There is also a secret sandwich sauce that adds a delightful creamy flavor, perfectly complementing the meat. The best part is this is an easy make-ahead.
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Classic Creamy Cucumber Onion Salad Recipe

A close-up of a creamy cucumber salad garnished with fresh dill. The salad includes cucumber slices mixed with a creamy dressing, accented by bits of red onion. A wooden spoon rests on the side.
Classic Creamy Cucumber Onion Salad Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Cool off with this classic creamy cucumber salad—a simple, refreshing dish that pairs perfectly with hot-off-the-grill meats. Cucumber onion salad is a crisp, refreshing side dish that brings the taste of summer right to your plate. This recipe combines thinly sliced cucumbers, onions, and sour cream to create the perfect side dish for those hot days when you’re craving something cool and tasty.
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Cheesy Classic Mac and Cheese (Slow Cooker)

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Cheesy Classic Mac and Cheese (Slow Cooker). Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Let your slow cooker do the work while you enjoy the party. This cheesy mac and cheese is ultra creamy and the perfect pairing for BBQ mains.
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Loaded Ranch Potato Salad with Bacon Recipe

A glass bowl filled with creamy potato salad, garnished with crispy bacon pieces and chopped green onions. The salad features chunks of potatoes mixed in a white dressing, with visible black pepper for seasoning.
Loaded Ranch Potato Salad with Bacon Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage

This Ranch potato salad with bacon, cheese and a sour cream ranch dressing is just what you need for a potluck or cook out. All the flavors of a loaded baked potato plus a flavorful dressing to coat tender new potatoes.
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Saucy 3-Ingredient BBQ Wings Recipe

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Saucy 3-Ingredient BBQ Wings Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Craving finger-licking wings without the hassle? These zesty 3-ingredient BBQ chicken wings come together in a snap and pack bold flavor—perfect for your Memorial Day cookout spread.
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Summer Farro Salad (Light BBQ Side)

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Summer Farro Salad (Light BBQ Side). 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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The Best Slow Cooker Sloppy Joe Recipe For A Crowd

The Best Slow Cooker Sloppy Joe Recipe For A Crowd. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This homemade sloppy joes recipe has a sweet and tangy sauce that is incredibly easy to prepare and simmer in your slow cooker. It’s a great main dish recipe for busy weeknights, church potlucks, or a casual party with friends.
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Creamy Hash Brown Casserole

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Creamy Hash Brown Casserole. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This cheesy hash brown casserole is the ultimate side dish for your BBQ feast. Creamy, crunchy, and satisfying—just like the one from Cracker Barrel.
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Maple Dry Rub Pork Ribs

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Maple Dry Rub Pork Ribs. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Get ready for messy hands and happy guests with these maple-rubbed pork ribs—oven baked to juicy, fall-off-the-bone perfection for your Memorial Day bash.
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Creamy Deviled Egg Potato Salad Recipe

A plate of creamy potato salad topped with two halved boiled eggs and sprinkled with paprika. The salad contains diced potatoes and green vegetables, all mixed together in a thick dressing.
Creamy Deviled Egg Potato Salad Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest

Deviled Eggs and Potato Salad are combined into this ultimate Deviled Egg Potato Salad recipe! Perfect as a spring or summer side dish.
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Sweet and Tangy Fresh Corn Salad Recipe

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.
Sweet and Tangy Fresh Corn Salad Recipe. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

This simple-to-make fresh corn salad recipe is a delicious and colorful side dish or salad. The combination of fresh corn, multicolored diced sweet peppers, and onions, all tossed in a slightly sweet tangy dressing, will be a hit at your next dinner.
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Crunchy Mexican Coleslaw Salad

Mexican Coleslaw
Crunchy Mexican Coleslaw Salad. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

A crisp, colorful slaw with bold flavors. A little bit of spice and a touch of sweetness makes this Mexican Coleslaw a perfect side salad for your next Mexican meal.
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Creamy Macaroni Salad With Cheese Recipe

Close-up of a creamy macaroni salad in a wooden bowl, garnished with chopped herbs and freshly ground black pepper. The macaroni is coated in a rich, white dressing. A wooden spoon is partially visible on the side.
Creamy Macaroni Salad With Cheese Recipe. 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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Fresh Fruit Salad with Honey-Lemon Dressing Recipe

A bowl of fruit salad containing strawberries, apples, grapes, kiwi, and pear, garnished with pomegranate seeds. A lemon half, a bowl of honey, and a spoon are placed around the bowl on a white surface.
Fresh Fruit Salad with Honey-Lemon Dressing Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

End your meal on a refreshing note with this vibrant fruit salad—light, juicy, and bursting with summer flavors. This vibrant fruit salad with a zesty honey-lemon dressing is a refreshing mix of apples, kiwis, strawberries, and more!
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21 Spring Cakes and Frostings That Feel Fancy – But Are Totally Foolproof

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21 Spring Cakes and Frostings. Image credit: Easy Southern Desserts

If you’re dreaming of light, fluffy cakes and swoon-worthy frostings this spring, you’re in for a treat. This roundup is packed with gorgeous, foolproof recipes that feel a little fancy but are secretly so easy to pull off. From no-bake strawberry cakes and lemon poke cakes to rich chocolate mousse frostings and coconut cream toppings, these desserts are made to impress without the stress. Scroll through and discover the sweet, simple recipes that’ll have everyone asking for seconds! Get All The Recipes: 21 Spring Cakes and Frostings That Feel Fancy – But Are Totally Foolproof