On Sunday, These Church Potluck Dishes Will Have Folks Coming Back
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You might not realize it, but "church potluck" could be considered its own food group—at least according to Ree Drummond. "There's nothing like two nine-foot tables arranged end to end, and completely covered with a mélange of casseroles, green bean dishes, salads, cakes, and homemade pies to give you renewed appreciation for churchgoing women," Ree says. She's been attending these potlucks for years and years, and the classic comfort food dishes that are served never get old. In fact, they’re downright heavenly! Whether it's a platter of deviled eggs or an angelic ambrosia salad, the church potluck ideas ahead will have everyone asking for the recipe.
Many of these dishes come from Ree's own church potluck experiences and have been passed down for generations, like the sugar cookie recipe that was given to her by a beloved member of her small-town church or the layered salad that her late mother-in-law used to bring to every potluck. Of course, these church potluck recipes are all meant for sharing so you’ll find plenty of big batch sheet cakes and comforting casserole dishes that are easy to pack up and take on the go. Whether it’s a Christmas potluck, a post-service brunch, or just a Sunday night dinner, the whole congregation will appreciate these praiseworthy dishes.
Chicken Spaghetti
It wouldn't be a church potluck without casseroles and this one is sure to satisfy everyone in attendance! Even Ree's hubby Ladd loves the creamy, hearty dish.
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Cheesy Potato Casserole
Sometimes referred to as funeral potatoes, this potato side dish is meant to comfort you. With the bubbling cheese and crispy breadcrumbs on top, it's like a warm hug.
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Broccoli Salad
This salad is perfect for potlucks because it can easily be made in advance. In fact, it keeps well for about three days in the fridge!
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Deviled Eggs
If you ask the Drummonds, no get-together would be complete without deviled eggs. This recipe is simple, but you can also use it as a basis for other deviled egg garnishes.
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Ree's Favorite Sugar Cookies
Ree says these melt-in-your-mouth sugar cookies "always made church potlucks and Cookie Sundays a thing to remember." Share them with your own church potluck to start a new tradition.
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Macaroni and Cheese
This comforting family-favorite was Alex Drummond's church potluck pick back when she was in school. It's one of those dishes that'll make you feel like a kid again.
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Green Bean Casserole
Skip the canned soup and try making this green bean casserole from scratch instead. It'll impress everyone with its cheesy pimento sauce and bits of bacon.
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Peanut Butter Pie
Ree first tried this rich, decadent pie at a church potluck. It combines a chocolatey Oreo cookie crust with a 4-ingredient whipped peanut butter filling.
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Chicken Fried Chicken
Ah, fried chicken and gravy! Is there anything more comforting? This crispy, boneless chicken recipe will have everyone coming back for seconds.
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Perfect Potato Salad
There are tons of variations on potato salad recipes, but Ree considers this one to be the greatest! That's because it's fluffy, light, and packed with all those mix-ins that you know and love.
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Apple Crumble
This recipe is easier than pie since there's no fussing with rolling out pie dough. Instead, the comforting apple filling is piled into a baking dish and topped with a nutty brown sugar crumble and a drizzle of caramel.
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Layered Salad
This potluck and luncheon staple is easy to make ahead. All the ingredients are layered into a bowl then sealed with a creamy dressing on top. Once you're ready to serve, all you need to do is toss!
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Buttermilk Ranch Angel Biscuits
What makes these biscuits so angelic? Their light and airy layers, of course. Not to mention, they're brushed with a heavenly melted ranch butter mixture.
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Broccoli Chicken Casserole
The combination of melted cheese and broccoli is always a hit. Add hearty chicken and buttery crackers and you have a casserole dish that's a total crowd-pleaser.
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Brown Sugar Oatmeal Cookies
This cookie is sweet and simple, but best of all they're perfectly chewy. You can add chopped pecans, raisins, or anything your heart desires!
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Pimento Cheese
Ree's version of this Southern favorite is cheesy and smoky thanks to the addition of adobo sauce. Spread it on toast points or serve it up as a dip with veggie sticks or crackers.
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Ambrosia Salad
Whether you serve it for brunch or dessert, this fruity salad is always delightful. The fluffy marshmallows, crunchy coconut flakes, and juicy citrus fruit make it easy to see why it's often considered a "food of the gods."
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Cowboy Casserole
You don't need to be a cowboy to dig into this comforting dish. The ground beef filling and tater tot topping will be a hit with just about anyone.
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Biscuits and Gravy Casserole
Going to a church brunch potluck? This twist on biscuits and gravy is just the dish to bring! It's made with canned biscuits so it couldn't be easier.
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Chocolate Sheet Cake
Ree has made this chocolate sheet cake for just about every occasion. It's big enough to feed friends, family, neighbors, and just about anyone else you want to share with!
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Ham and Cheese Sliders
Bring your classic ham and cheese sliders into the modern day and age with this recipe that adds pickled jalapeño and honey to the mix. Everyone will be asking for the recipe!
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Apple Pie Bars
Turning apple pie into sliceable bars makes them easy to share with a crowd. Plus, they still have that crumbly streusel topping and sweet glaze that makes them extra-sweet.
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