August means squeezing every last drop out of summer—and that includes the potlucks. Whether you’re wrapping up a family road trip or heading to a casual backyard gathering, these dishes will earn you gold-star guest status. We’re talking zesty deviled eggs, creamy macaroni salad for a crowd, cheesy casseroles, and two kinds of peach cobbler (because why not?). You’ll find retro comfort foods and some fresh, lighter twists that still bring the flavor. Trust me—these are the recipes everyone remembers.

Potato Salad: The Classic Everyone Still Brings

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.
Potato Salad: The Classic Everyone Still Brings. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Sweet, tangy, and creamy—this Amish-style potato salad is the go-to side that never gets old. Made with a nostalgic mix of mayo, vinegar, mustard, and sugar, it hits every comfort note. Bring this and watch it disappear.
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Baked Chicken Potato Casserole: Cheesy, Bacon-Topped Bliss

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.
Baked Chicken Potato Casserole: Cheesy, Bacon-Topped Bliss. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Comfort food at its finest. With crispy bacon, melty cheese, and hearty chunks of potato and chicken, this baked casserole is a potluck favorite you’ll crave again and again. Feeds a crowd and fills them up.
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Peach Cobbler With Cake Mix (Crock Pot Recipe)

Two bowls of peach cobbler topped with scoops of vanilla ice cream sit on a green checkered cloth, with fresh peaches and a basket of peaches in the background.
Peach Cobbler With Cake Mix (Crock Pot Recipe). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This dump-and-go Crock Pot dessert is all about juicy peaches and a golden, buttery cake topping. No oven required, and you’ll still get “who brought this?!” praise.
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Deviled Eggs Recipe: Picnic Nostalgia in Every Bite

A plate of deviled eggs garnished with paprika. The eggs are neatly arranged in two concentric circles on a speckled grey plate. A small bowl with paprika is partially visible in the foreground, and stacked plates are in the background.
Deviled Eggs Recipe: Picnic Nostalgia in Every Bite. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

Creamy, tangy, and endlessly snackable, these deviled eggs are a must-have for any gathering. They’re just like the ones Grandma made—with room for your own flair if you want it.
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Comforting 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.
Comforting Baked Corn Casserole. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

This creamy, cheesy corn casserole brings just the right amount of sweetness to any potluck table. With golden edges and a soft, savory center, it’s pure comfort in every bite—and it only takes 15 minutes to prep.
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Crowd Favorite Slow-Cooker Mac and Cheese

Crock-Pot macaroni and cheese being scooped up with a wooden spoon
Crowd Favorite Slow-Cooker Mac and Cheese. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

Velvety, cheesy, and made right in your Crock Pot, this is the mac and cheese that sticks to everyone’s happy memories. It stays perfectly warm all party long—and trust me, you’ll want to double it.
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Original Tater Tot Hotdish: The Crispy Classic We Never Quit

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: The Crispy Classic We Never Quit. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

If you grew up in the Midwest, you know. This old-school hotdish with its crunchy tots and creamy filling brings big-time nostalgia—and comfort that never goes out of style.
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Quick And Delicious Crescent Roll Cinnamon Rolls

Close-up of two frosted cinnamon rolls on a white plate, with a baking dish filled with more rolls in the background. The rolls are topped with a creamy icing, and there is a striped cloth partially visible beside them.
Quick And Delicious Crescent Roll Cinnamon Rolls. Photo credit: Simply Breakfast Recipes

The warm, buttery aroma of crescent roll cinnamon rolls baking in the oven is pure comfort, especially on a busy morning.
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Old-Fashioned Peach Cobble: The Way Grandma Did It

homemade peach cobbler with store pie crust
Old-Fashioned Peach Cobble: The Way Grandma Did It. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This shortcut cobbler doesn’t skimp on flavor. Juicy peaches, cozy spices, and a flaky crust come together for a warm, crowd-pleasing dessert that tastes just like home.
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Greek Salad With Watermelon and Feta: Summer’s Coolest Side

A hand places fresh basil leaves on top of a bowl of watermelon salad, which contains watermelon cubes, cucumber, red onion, and feta cheese. Sliced watermelon and a halved lime are in the background.
Greek Salad With Watermelon and Feta: Summer’s Coolest Side. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Juicy watermelon, salty feta, and a light homemade dressing make this sweet-savory salad a potluck game-changer. It’s chilled, crunchy, and the refresh you didn’t know you needed.
Get the recipe: Greek Salad With Watermelon and Feta: Summer’s Coolest Side

Chicken and Rice Casserole: Cozy, Creamy, and Crowd-Loved

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.
Chicken and Rice Casserole: Cozy, Creamy, and Crowd-Loved. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This one-dish wonder brings coconut milk, savory herbs, and tender chicken together in the easiest possible way. It’s warm, filling, and tastes like someone cooked all day—even if you didn’t.
Get the Recipe: Chicken and Rice Casserole: Cozy, Creamy, and Crowd-Loved

Mexican Coleslaw Salad: Crunchy with a Kick

Mexican Coleslaw
Mexican Coleslaw Salad: Crunchy with a Kick. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

Zippy, colorful, and full of bold flavor, this coleslaw is a fiesta in a bowl. It’s got just enough spice to make it fun and just enough sweetness to make it totally potluck-friendly.
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Macaroni Salad With Cheese: Just Like Grandma Made

A bowl of creamy macaroni and cheese with green peas, topped with shredded cheddar cheese, served in a white dish on a yellow surface.
Macaroni Salad With Cheese: Just Like Grandma Made. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Creamy, cheesy, and perfect for feeding the whole gang, this classic mac salad is summer in a bowl. Bring it to a backyard BBQ or a church potluck and watch it vanish fast.
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Moist Brownies Recipe: Old-School Fudge Factor

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Moist Brownies Recipe: Old-School Fudge Factor. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

These dark, cake-like brownies have the perfect texture—soft, rich, and seriously chocolatey. They’re always the first dessert to go (and no one ever guesses how easy they are).
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Homemade Classic Sloppy Joes

Homemade Classic Sloppy Joes. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Nothing beats the sweet-savory flavor of a classic sloppy joe. This slow cooker version makes party-day prep effortless and still delivers that messy, saucy nostalgia we all love.
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Creamy Egg Salad: Sandwiches Just Got Better

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Creamy Egg Salad: Sandwiches Just Got Better. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

This Masters-inspired egg salad brings simple ingredients together in the creamiest way possible. Perfect for sliders, sandwiches, or scooping straight from the bowl—no judgment here.
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Baked 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.
Baked Zucchini Casserole. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

You won’t miss the carbs with this creamy, cheesy zucchini bake. Packed with pepper jack, herbs, and crispy panko, it’s a sneaky way to bring a little green to the potluck without sacrificing comfort.
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Mexican Macaroni Salad: Classic With a Kick

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.
Mexican Macaroni Salad: Classic With a Kick. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Creamy, tangy, and spiked with just the right amount of heat—this fun twist on traditional mac salad is a fiesta in every forkful. Think bold flavors, crunchy veggies, and serious potluck cred.
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Cucumber and Tuna Salad: Chill and Crunchy

A bowl of tuna salad topped with cucumber slices. The salad contains chopped celery and is garnished with lettuce leaves. The dish is served in a white bowl on a red and white striped cloth.
Cucumber and Tuna Salad: Chill and Crunchy. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This light and protein-packed salad is ideal for a potluck that leans fresh. Dill, crunchy cucumbers, and tender tuna make it feel like summer in every bite—and it comes together fast.
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Baked Apple Pie Filled Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

A serving of apple cinnamon roll casserole on a stack of white plates with a fork. The casserole is topped with a golden, glazed apple mixture and sits next to the baking dish on a yellow and white checkered cloth.
Baked Apple Pie Filled Cinnamon Rolls Recipe. Photo credit: Simply Breakfast Recipes

Store-bought cinnamon rolls meet warm apple pie filling in this gooey, golden bake. It’s sweet, spiced, and perfect for brunch-y potlucks or dessert tables that lean nostalgic.
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Slow-Cooked Boston Baked Beans

Baked beans with bacon on top
Slow-Cooked Boston Baked Beans. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

These slow-cooked baked beans bring that classic molasses sweetness, with smoky bacon and brown sugar depth. Toss ’em in the Crock Pot and let the old-school magic happen while you enjoy the party.
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Deviled Eggs With Cream Cheese: The Creamiest Version

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.
Deviled Eggs With Cream Cheese: The Creamiest Version. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Cream cheese takes these deviled eggs up a notch—richer, smoother, and somehow even more irresistible. Perfect for when you want the classic but crave just a little extra.
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Sloppy Joe Casserole: Cornbread Topping, Big Flavor

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: Cornbread Topping, Big Flavor. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

All the tangy goodness of a classic sloppy joe, now baked under a golden cornbread crust. It’s the kind of casserole you bring once—and everyone asks for next time.
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Cherry Delight: Retro Sweetness in Every Layer

A close-up of a partially eaten cherry cheesecake in a white dish. The dessert has a crumbly crust, a creamy filling, and a vibrant red cherry topping. A spoon with some cheesecake and cherries is resting in the dish. A striped cloth napkin is visible nearby.
Cherry Delight: Retro Sweetness in Every Layer. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

With its graham cracker crust, silky cream cheese layer, and glossy cherry topping, this dessert screams church potluck nostalgia. It’s cool, creamy, and made for sharing.
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Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast Casserole: Comfort All Day Long

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 Casserole: Comfort All Day Long. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

This hearty breakfast bake combines sausage, eggs, fluffy biscuits, and creamy peppered gravy in one soul-warming dish. It’s make-ahead friendly—and perfect for early brunch potlucks or breakfast-for-dinner spreads.
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Sirloin Tip Roast: Sunday Dinner, Potluck Style

Sirloin tip roast and vegetables
Sirloin Tip Roast: Sunday Dinner, Potluck Style. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Juicy, slow-cooked, and packed with flavor, this sirloin tip roast turns basic ingredients into a full-on feast. The kind of recipe that says “I brought the good stuff.”
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Corn on the Cob: Southern Milk Bath Magic

Corn on the cob pieces cooked in a white slow cooker, garnished with chopped herbs and placed on a white surface with a yellow plaid napkin nearby.
Corn on the Cob: Southern Milk Bath Magic. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This rich, buttery Southern take on corn on the cob simmers away in a milk bath until every bite is sweet and creamy. Easy to prep, impossible not to love.
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Chicken Salad With Grapes: Sweet & Savory

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.
Chicken Salad With Grapes: Sweet & Savory. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

This classic chicken salad gets a fruity upgrade with juicy grapes and crisp celery. It’s sweet, savory, and perfect served on croissants, crackers, or straight out of the bowl.
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Colorful & Crisp 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.
Colorful & Crisp Fresh Corn Salad Recipe. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

Fresh corn, sweet peppers, and a zingy dressing make this salad the sunshine of your potluck spread. It’s light, bright, and ready in no time.
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BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders: Juicy, Tangy, Totally Addictive

Pulled pork sliders
BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders: Juicy, Tangy, Totally Addictive. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This sweet and saucy BBQ pulled pork sliders recipe is an absolute winner for any gathering or casual meal. With tender and juicy pulled pork, sweet and tangy barbecue sandwich sauce, melted cheese, and sweet Hawaiian slider buns, these sliders are a crowd pleaser.
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Pickled Potatoes: The Zesty Twist

A glass jar filled with pickled garlic cloves and peppercorns, with the lid open. Surrounding the jar are whole garlic, small potatoes, a fork, and a small dish of peppercorns on a light surface.
Pickled Potatoes: The Zesty Twist. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

Tangy, garlicky, and shockingly good, these pickled potatoes are a conversation-starting side. Bold flavor, budget-friendly, and made ahead? Yes, please.
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Bourbon Baked Beans: Bold, Sweet, and Slow-Cooked

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Bourbon Baked Beans: Bold, Sweet, and Slow-Cooked. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

A smoky-sweet upgrade to classic baked beans. With a hit of bourbon and molasses richness, these beans are what every BBQ side dreams of being.
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Rotel Chicken Spaghetti: Cheesy, Creamy, Crockpot Gold

A bowl of creamy chicken spaghetti with shredded cheddar cheese on top. Spaghetti noodles are mixed with a cheesy sauce and diced tomatoes. A fork is lifting a portion of the dish. A red napkin and small bowls are in the background.
Rotel Chicken Spaghetti: Cheesy, Creamy, Crockpot Gold. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This slow cooker meal is creamy, spicy, and comforting all at once. Rotel tomatoes, cream cheese, and chicken team up for a nostalgic classic with a zippy twist.
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Apple Slaw: Fresh Crunch in Every Bite

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.
Apple Slaw: Fresh Crunch in Every Bite 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 Hot Dogs: No-Fuss Cookout Staple

Hot dogs in a bun smothered with chili and cheese on top
Slow Cooker Hot Dogs: No-Fuss Cookout Staple. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

An easy way to serve hot dogs warm and juicy for a crowd. This easy recipe will give you all the tips and tricks to create great-tasting hot dogs for a crowd. Quick, easy, and saves you time.
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Sweet Apple Snickers Salad Dessert Recipe

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 Apple Snickers Salad Dessert Recipe. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

This creamy, candy-stuffed salad is a Midwest potluck legend. Apples, Snickers bars, whipped topping—need we say more? It’s dessert in disguise and everyone knows it.
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Chicken and French Onion Soup Casserole: Crockpot-Ready

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Chicken and French Onion Soup Casserole: Crockpot-Ready. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Savory and deeply comforting, this casserole brings the rich flavor of French onion soup to your dinner table with minimal effort. Bonus: it makes your house smell amazing.
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Hash Brown Potatoes: Cheesy, Easy, and Crock Pot Friendly

cracker barrel hashbrown casserole on a plate with cheesy topping
Hash Brown Potatoes: Cheesy, Easy, and Crock Pot Friendly. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

You can’t go wrong with this cheesy hash brown side. It’s rich, simple to prep, and keeps beautifully warm for hours—ideal for buffets and busy hosts.
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Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Cabbage Slaw

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

Pineapple, jalapeño, garlic, and Mexican spices bring big flavor to this slaw. It’s sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy—exactly what a summer spread needs.
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Oven Pork Chops with Potatoes: Sheet Pan Perfection

Grilled pork chops garnished with fresh parsley, served on a white plate with golden roasted potatoes. Some potatoes and herbs are scattered around for decoration.
Oven Pork Chops with Potatoes: Sheet Pan Perfection. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

One pan, tons of flavor—this no-fuss dinner features golden potatoes, juicy pork chops, and a dreamy ranch-seasoned finish. Feels fancy, tastes homey.
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Any Way You Slice It, 27 Desserts That Are A Real Treat

A close-up of a sliced chocolate cake with rich frosting and chocolate chips on top. The cake layers are chocolate with a creamy filling.
Any Way You Slice It, 27 Desserts That Are A Real Treat. Image credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Dig into dessert heaven with these irresistible treats are bursting with flavor, fun, and just the right amount of indulgence. From no-bake favorites like creamy tiramisu and millionaire pie to oven-baked showstoppers like cherry dump cake and chocolate cheesecake, this collection is stacked with sweets that steal the spotlight. With 27 crave-worthy desserts—from tangy lemon poke cake to chocolate cheesecake so rich it deserves a spotlight—there’s something here to make every slice feel special. Get All The Recipes: Any Way You Slice It, 27 Desserts That Are A Real Treat