There’s something extra special about a dish that’s been passed down from generation to generation. You know the kind—comforting, familiar, and always the first to disappear at a potluck. This recipe roundup is all about the comforting, crowd-pleasing dishes that have stood the test of time at church potlucks and family gatherings. From creamy casseroles and slow-cooked favorites to fresh salads and sweet desserts, each recipe has that warm, homemade touch we all crave. If you’re looking for tried-and-true classics that bring people together and never go out of style, you’ll definitely want to check out every one of these 36 beloved recipes.

Original Tater Tot Hotdish Casserole

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 Casserole. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

A nostalgic casserole with crispy tots and creamy filling. This authentic original tater tot hotdish recipe stays true to its Midwestern roots, combining simple, hearty ingredients in a way that has stood the test of time.
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Creamy Macaroni Salad Recipe For A Crowd

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

Creamy, cheesy, and ideal for feeding a big group. One of my fondest summer time salads growing up in Indiana was my grandma’s Classic Macaroni Salad With Cheese For A Crowd. It’s the best comfort food, which is great for dinners, picnics or to take to pot lucks.
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Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken

Mississippi chicken
Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Creamy Italian Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken Recipe is a great potluck choice. It’s made with tender chicken breasts, a mix of savory, slightly spicy Italian banana peppers, and cream. The best part is it’s under 10 minutes of prep time until your slow cooker does the rest of the work.
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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.
Amish-Style Potato Salad Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Sweet, tangy, and creamy — this is your go-to classic potato salad. If you need a side dish that’s guaranteed to shine at your next picnic or potluck, Amish potato salad is the one to try. 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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Chicken Salad Recipe With Juicy Grapes

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 Recipe With Juicy Grapes. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

A light and fruity option perfect on croissants or crackers. This chicken salad with grapes is a perfect blend of sweet and savory! Tender chicken pairs with juicy grapes, crisp celery, and a creamy dressing for a dish that’s both flavorful and easy to make.
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Baked 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.
Baked 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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Slow Cooker Homemade Mac and Cheese

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

Classic comfort food that’s always a hit, and it stays warm in the slow cooker. This slow cooker mac and cheese recipe will become a family favorite, I promise! There’s nothing like the creamy, cheesy goodness of digging into a hearty helping of homemade mac and cheese.
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Coleslaw Salad Recipe

Mexican Coleslaw
Coleslaw Salad Recipe. 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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Sloppy Joe Recipe Easy Slow Cooker

Sloppy Joe Recipe Easy Slow Cooker. 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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Easy Brownies Recipe

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Easy Brownies Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

If you are a chocolate lover, you will want to make these moist cake brownies. Every time you make them, you will have a perfectly moist cake-like brownie loaded with dark chocolate flavor.
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Hearty Chicken Potato Casserole

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.
Hearty Chicken Potato Casserole. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Cheesy, hearty, and totally comforting. This loaded baked chicken potato casserole recipe uses simple ingredients like baked potatoes, chicken, and seasonings. Top it with bacon and cheese, and you’ll have a satisfying meal that offers a flavorful feast in your mouth.
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Fresh Apple Slaw With Dressing

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.
Fresh Apple Slaw With Dressing. 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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Quick And Delicious 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 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. With just 30 minutes, premade crescent dough and a handful of ingredients, you can enjoy soft, golden rolls filled with sweet cinnamon goodness.
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Easy Southern Tomato Pie

A baked tomato tart in a white dish on a wooden surface. The tart is topped with sliced red and yellow tomatoes, chopped herbs, and small cheese pieces. A bunch of fresh basil and a white cloth are in the background.
Easy Southern Tomato Pie. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest

Southern Tomato Pie is simply layers of fresh garden tomatoes, shallots, basil and a delicious cheese mixture in a pie crust and baked until golden and bubbly. This savory side dish or appetizer is one of the best ways to use up some of your fresh garden tomatoes.
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Sloppy Joe Casserole Recipe With Cheesy 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 Recipe With Cheesy Cornbread Topping. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

A creative way to serve sloppy joes to a crowd. Sloppy Joe Casserole is a warm, comforting meal, bringing together the bold, tangy flavors of a classic sloppy joe with a golden, cheesy cornbread topping. This dish is simple to prepare, making it ideal for feeding a hungry family or welcoming friends to your table with warmth and ease.
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Creamy Crock Pot Chicken Corn Soup Recipe

Chicken corn chowder in a bowl with bacon and sprinkled on top
Creamy Crock Pot Chicken Corn Soup Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Crockpot chicken corn soup makes is a creamy hearty soup that will be a hit at your next potluck dinner. It cooks up mostly unattended until you’re ready to serve it for dinner. It’s a perfect recipe for a cool fall or winter meal.
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Easy Deviled Eggs Recipe

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.
Easy Deviled Eggs Recipe. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

A timeless finger food favorite at any picnic or potluck. These creamy, tangy little bites of goodness combine hard-boiled eggs with a few basic ingredients like mayonnaise and yellow mustard. Depending on your mood, you can dress them up for holiday celebrations or keep them simple for everyday occasions.
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Delicious Chicken and Rice Casserole Recipe

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.
Delicious Chicken and Rice Casserole Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

A one-dish meal that’s creamy and filling. This chicken and rice casserole recipe is an easy-to-make comfort food dinner that everyone will enjoy. This main dish is made with slightly sweet coconut milk, jasmine rice, and savory herbs baked with juicy chicken thighs or breast meat in a simple casserole dish.
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Slow Cooker Baked Beans Recipe

Bourbon bacon and baked beans with a bottle of bourbon next to them
Slow Cooker Baked Beans 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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Crowd-Pleasing Slow Cooker Hot Dogs

Hot dogs in a bun smothered with chili and cheese on top
Crowd-Pleasing Slow Cooker Hot Dogs. 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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The Best Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings Recipe

chicken and soft dumplings with peas and carrots
The Best Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Just like grandma’s but easier, this crock pot chicken and dumplings recipe creates soft, chewy dumplings, tender chicken, and veggies smothered in a creamy sauce. This easy and delicious recipe is the ultimate easy-to-make comfort food that tastes just like grandma’s.
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Hash Brown Potatoes Casserole in a Crockpot

cracker barrel hashbrown casserole on a plate with cheesy topping
Hash Brown Potatoes Casserole in a Crockpot. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

If you’re looking for a delicious and easy side dish your whole family will love, then you need to make this Cheesy Hash Brown Potatoes in Crock Pot recipe. It will only take you 10 minutes to prep and then your crock pot does all the work from there.
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Comforting Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Two bowls of creamy chicken gnocchi soup with carrots, celery, spinach, and herbs are placed on a red and beige cloth. One bowl has a spoon. The soup is thick and hearty, showcasing chunks of vegetables and gnocchi.
Comforting Chicken Gnocchi Soup. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup recipe is a potluck favorite, easy to make in a crock pot and loaded with tender chicken, fresh spinach, and fluffy gnocchi. It’s the ultimate comfort food!
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Special Deviled Eggs With Cream Cheese Recipe

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.
Special Deviled Eggs With Cream Cheese Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

A richer twist on the classic with added creaminess. Make the creamiest and most flavorful deviled eggs with cream cheese using this easy recipe. The rich filling combines cream cheese, mayonnaise, and mustard for a tangy and smooth result that everyone will enjoy.
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Rotel Chicken Spaghetti Slow Cooker Recipe

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 Slow Cooker Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Rotel Chicken Spaghetti is a creamy, cheesy, and flavorful comfort food the whole family will love! This easy slow cooker recipe uses tender chicken, Rotel tomatoes, spaghetti noodles, and a creamy sauce made with canned soup and cream cheese. With just 10 minutes of prep, the crockpot does all the work, making it perfect for busy weeknights. It’s budget-friendly, kid-approved, and packed with a hint of spice.
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Creamy Mexican Macaroni Salad Recipe

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 Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

A flavorful spin on macaroni salad with a kick. Mexican Macaroni Salad is just the recipe to add a little fiesta to your table. This isn’t your average macaroni salad, my friend. It’s a vibrant twist on the classic, combining a creamy, tangy dressing with crisp, fresh vegetables and just the right kick of spice.
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Crock Pot Turkey Wings Recipe

turkey wings and gravy
Crock Pot Turkey Wings Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

I have a delicious recipe for you that’s perfect for comfort food cravings, Smothered With Rich Gravy Turkey Wings Made In A Crock Pot. This recipe is incredibly simple to make and guarantees tender, flavorful turkey wings with tons of gravy every time.
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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.
Zucchini Casserole. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

Great way to sneak in veggies without sacrificing comfort. When life gives you fresh zucchini, make this cheesy Zucchini Casserole! It’s loaded with fresh zucchini, a velvety cream sauce, herbs, cheesy pepper jack, and crunchy panko breadcrumbs! Bakes in 30 minutes and is make-ahead and freezer-friendly!
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Hearty Slow Cooker Tortilla Chicken Soup

chicken tortilla soup
Hearty Slow Cooker Tortilla Chicken Soup. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Cheesy Tortilla Mexican Chicken Soup Recipe is a rich blend of chicken, smoky fire-roasted tomatoes, and authentic Mexican spices, perfect for potluck sharing.
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Easy 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.
Easy 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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Flavorful French Onion Chicken Soup Casserole

french onion chicken
Flavorful French Onion Chicken Soup Casserole. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Savory and satisfying with deep onion flavor. This Easy Chicken and French Onion Soup Casserole is a simple and tasty dish perfect for busy weeknights. All you need is a few basic pantry ingredients, soup mix, chicken, and a slow cooker. In just a few minutes, you’ll have a hearty and satisfying one-pot casserole dinner that everyone will love!
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Crockpot BBQ Chicken Wings Recipe

bbq chicken wings with sauce brushed on
Crockpot BBQ Chicken Wings Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Looking for an easy and delicious recipe for juicy BBQ chicken wings? This Easy 3 Ingredient Crockpot BBQ Chicken Wings Recipe will become your favorite go-to recipe. You can have juicy and flavorful chicken wings with just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time.
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Creamy and Sweet 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.
Creamy and Sweet Apple Snickers Salad. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

A sweet, creamy dessert salad with apples and candy bars. This Apple Snickers Salad recipe is a crowd-pleasing dessert that’s perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or anytime you’re craving something indulgent.
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Potluck Potato Soup Recipe

Five ingredient crock pot potato soup with cheese and bacon on top
Potluck Potato Soup Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This 5 Ingredient Crock Pot Potato Soup with frozen hash browns takes under 10 minutes to prep and makes a delicious, hearty pot of soup.
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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.
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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Easy Old-Fashioned Chicken Noodle Soup

A bowl of chicken noodle soup with wide egg noodles, shredded chicken, and fresh parsley is placed on a decorative blue and white plate. Next to the bowl is a folded white cloth with blue stripes. Three square crackers are situated on the side of the plate.
Easy Old-Fashioned Chicken Noodle Soup. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup, made with tender chicken breasts, herbs, and veggies in a flavorful broth, perfect for low-stress, hearty potluck meals.
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Host a Masters Party with These 13 Tournament-Inspired Dishes

egg salad masters recipe
13 Tournament-Inspired Dishes. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

The Masters is more than just a golf tournament—it’s a tradition filled with iconic moments, stunning greens, and legendary flavors. Hosting a Masters viewing party is the perfect way to celebrate from home, complete with classic Augusta-inspired bites and drinks. From the famous pimento cheese sandwiches to refreshing Arnold Palmers and the signature Azalea cocktail, this roundup has everything you need to create an unforgettable tournament experience. Each dish captures the rich flavors and history of Augusta National, making your watch party feel like a trip to the Masters itself. Grab your favorite spot on the couch, pour a drink, and let’s bring the spirit of Augusta home! Get All The Recipes: Host a Masters Viewing Party with These 13 Tournament-Inspired Dishes