Wondering what to take to the next potluck? This week’s Saturday Seven has everything you need to make the right dish! From appetizers to make-ahead 9×13 main dishes, tried and true side dishes & everyone’s favorite desserts, not to mention essentials that making transporting all that good food a breeze, this list of 27 Southern Classic Potluck Recipes is your complete potluck guide to success!
Whether it’s your family reunion, a work thing or the church potluck, the South has the market cornered on delicious potluck recipes. Not only do we know how to feed a crowd, but we know what dishes are perfect for prepping or making ahead and just how to get all that food from our kitchen to the fellowship hall without breaking a sweat.
Because feeding people, shug, it’s what we do.
But even the most seasoned potluck-er needs a little inspiration every now and then. Thank goodness for lists like these! No matter where you’re going and what you’re tasked with bringing, this collection of easy classic potluck ideas has you covered.
Potluck Essentials
Managing the task of bringing your tasty dish to the potluck with ease starts with the right tools. Here are a few of my MUST-HAVES for making and transporting potluck dishes like a pro!
- 6 quart Cook & Carry Crockpot with snap down lid
- Tented Buffet Cards to label my dish
- 9 inch Trifle Dish for salads & desserts
- Insulated Double Casserole Carrier
- Dessert Carrier with domed lid for cakes & pies
- 2 & 3 quart Baking Dishes with lids
Table of Contents
Appetizers
Salads
Main Dishes
Side Dishes
Desserts
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