You know those potluck dishes that magically vanish before you even grab a plate? Yep, these are those recipes, the ones everyone talks about and secretly hopes will make a return next time. Whether you’re bringing a side, main, or dessert, this list is packed with guaranteed crowd-pleasers. From buttery, Cajun-spiced Savory Fried Corn to creamy casseroles and nostalgic desserts like Cherry Dump Cake and Angel Food Cake with Berries, every recipe here delivers bold flavor and comforting vibes. If you’re looking to impress without the stress, you’ll want to scroll through every single one of these tried-and-true favorites.

Savory Fried Corn

A white bowl filled with seasoned corn kernels garnished with chopped herbs is on a white surface. Surrounding it are small bowls containing more herbs and red seasoning. A striped cloth and empty white bowl with spoons are nearby.
Savory Fried Corn. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Easy fried corn recipe made with Cajun seasoning, smoky paprika, and butter. A quick and flavorful side dish ready in 15 minutes, perfect for any meal!
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Delicious Zucchini Casserole

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.
Delicious Zucchini Casserole . 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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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.
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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The Best Cream Cheese Deviled Eggs Recipe

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Learn how to make the best cream cheese deviled eggs, rich, tangy, and ultra-smooth. A quick and easy appetizer for holidays or any gathering.
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Easy Cherry Dump Cake Recipe

A close-up of a cherry dump cake served on a white plate with two scoops of vanilla ice cream. The cake is topped with a crumbly golden crust and shows vibrant red cherry filling. A baking dish with a partially served portion is in the background on a striped cloth.
Easy Cherry Dump Cake Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

As delicious as it is easy to make, this Cherry Dump Cake is made with cherry pie filling, cream cheese, and a box of yellow cake mix.
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Easy and Savory Peach Cobbler

homemade peach cobbler with store pie crust
Easy and Savory Peach Cobbler. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Old-fashioned peach cobbler is a wonderful-tasting dessert that’s easy to make with juicy peaches, cozy spices, and a store-bought crust.
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Strawberry Angel Food Cake Recipe

A plate with a slice of pink strawberry dessert topped with whipped cream, a strawberry slice, and a mint leaf sits in the foreground. In the background, a glass dish filled with more of the same dessert shows additional strawberries and whipped cream on top. Fresh strawberries and a pink striped cloth are also visible.
Strawberry Angel Food Cake Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Make Strawberry Angel Food Cake with Jell-O, fresh berries, and Cool Whip, no oven needed! A fast, beautiful make-ahead dessert.
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Sweet and Creamy Apple Snickers Salad

A creamy dessert salad in a white ramekin, topped with caramel and chunks of chocolate and apple. Green apples can be seen in the background, suggesting a sweet blend of flavors.
Sweet and Creamy Apple Snickers Salad. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Apple Snickers Salad is a sweet and creamy salad dessert that combines crisp apples, crunchy Snickers bars, and a dreamy whipped topping.
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Easy and Delicious Mac And Cheese Recipe

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Easy and Delicious 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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Creamy Classic Deviled Eggs

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Creamy Classic Deviled Eggs. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Classic deviled eggs are little bites of goodness that combine hard-boiled eggs, some special seasonings with mayonnaise, and yellow mustard.
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Gouda Mac N Cheese Recipe

A slice of creamy white lasagna is served on a white plate, garnished with chopped parsley on top. The layers of pasta and cheese are visible, with a rich, melted cheese topping.
Gouda Mac N Cheese Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Gouda Mac n Cheese is fancy comfort food layered up in creamy cheesy sheets of posts that is sure to become a family favorite.
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Sloppy Joe Casserole With Cornbread Topping

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.
Sloppy Joe Casserole With Cornbread Topping. 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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Loaded 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.
Loaded 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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Delicious Tater Tot Hotdish

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.
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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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Cheesy Nacho Casserole Recipe With Ground Beef

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Cheesy Nacho Casserole Recipe With Ground Beef. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This easy-to-make Mexican casserole recipe is creamy, cheesy, and loaded with flavor. Make it ahead for stress-free meals and entertaining.
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Beef Stroganoff With Ground Beef Recipe

A white oval dish filled with creamy beef stroganoff pasta. The dish contains wide noodles, sliced mushrooms, and a creamy sauce, garnished with fresh parsley. A striped napkin is partially visible on the side.
Beef Stroganoff With Ground Beef Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This easy beef stroganoff with ground beef is creamy, budget-friendly, and ready in just 35 minutes. Perfect for feeding a family or hosting a crowd.
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Delicious Jello Orange Pie

Five mini orange creamsicle pies are arranged on a white surface. Each pie has a graham cracker crust, smooth orange filling, a dollop of whipped cream, and a slice of orange on top. An orange and white cloth is partially visible on the left side.
Delicious Jello Orange Pie. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Make a Jello Orange Pie with just 3 ingredients! This no-bake dessert is creamy and reminiscent of a creamsicle you loved as a kid.
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Quick and Easy Cheesecake Cups

Five clear plastic cups filled with a dessert consisting of a crumbly base, creamy filling, and topped with blueberries and small green herb leaves. The cups are arranged on a white plate with more green leaves around, set on a light blue cloth.
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This easy to make No-Bake Cheesecake Cups recipe has a homemade graham cracker crust and a rich creamy cheesecake filling.
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Savory Green Beans And Mushrooms

A plate of sautéed green beans and mushrooms garnished with three lemon wedges. The dish is served on a white marble surface with a fork and a striped napkin nearby. In the background, there's a wooden cutting board with more lemon and garlic.
Savory Green Beans And Mushrooms. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Learn how to prepare fresh green beans and mushrooms that are crisp, not soggy, with these easy-to-follow steps and tips.
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Bacon And Bourbon Beans Recipe

Bourbon bacon and baked beans with a bottle of bourbon next to them
Bacon And Bourbon Beans Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Easy slow cooker bourbon baked beans with a sweet barbecue sauce, bacon, brown sugar, molasses, and a touch of your favorite bourbon.
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Amish 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.
Amish Potato Salad Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Whip up this traditional Amish potato salad with a creamy dressing and tender potatoes. It’s the perfect side dish for potlucks.
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Hamburger Potato Casserole Recipe

A baked casserole with melted cheese, ground meat, and chopped herbs on top, in a white ceramic dish. The dish is placed on a rustic surface with a small leafy plant and a navy cloth in the background.
Hamburger Potato Casserole Recipe. 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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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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Delicious Macaroni Salad With Cheese

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.
Delicious 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.
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Crispy Roasted Potatoes

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Crispy Roasted Potatoes. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

If you love your potatoes crispy, then you’re going to love Oven Roasted Potatoes. parboil them first to get them extra crispy.
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Buffalo Chicken With Tater Tots Recipe

Buffalo Chicken With Tater Tots Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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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Creamy Scalloped Potatoes And Ham

Top view of a creamy potato gratin in a baking dish, with a golden-brown crust. A serving spoon is scooping out a portion, revealing layers of thinly sliced potatoes. The dish is sprinkled with black pepper and bubbling cheese.
Creamy Scalloped Potatoes And Ham. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Scalloped potatoes and ham is a comforting casserole of potatoes and tasty chunks of ham in a creamy white sauce under a layer of gooey gruyere.
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Cabbage Slaw Recipe

Mexican coleslaw with pieces of pineapple
Cabbage Slaw Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This authentic Mexican cabbage slaw recipe has bits of pineapple tossed in a zesty lime dressing for a fresh-tasting, brightly colored slaw.
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Bake It Easy: 23 Must-Try Cakes and Frosting for Every Skill Level

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Craving something sweet but not in the mood for complicated baking? These easy cake and frosting recipes are here to save the day—whether you’re into no-bake banana split cake, zesty lemon poke cake, or rich chocolate mousse frosting. You’ll find options for every skill level, from quick 5-minute mug cakes to impressive layered desserts, plus plenty of creamy toppings to finish them off right. With so many delicious and approachable choices, you’re bound to find a new favorite (or three) to bake and share. Get All The Recipes: Bake It Easy: 23 Must-Try Cakes and Frosting for Every Skill Level