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    Best potluck side dishes: a collection of crowd-favorite recipes that are easy to transport and always delicious! From potluck classics like deviled eggs to new and unique sides like mashed potato casserole, there's something here for everyone! Bring a few of these side dishes along, and you'll be the most popular person at the party!

    Best Side Dishes For Potlucks

    So you've been asked to attend a potluck-style event, and you aren't sure what to bring? Well, you can't go wrong with any of the easy and delicious side dishes below!

    These recipes are perfect for feeding a crowd, easy to transport, and easy to reheat (if they need to be reheated at all). You can even prepare some of them in advance so you don't have to stress the day of!

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    • Best Side Dishes For Potlucks
    • 1. Greek Yogurt Fruit Salad
    • 2. Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing
    • 3. Broccolini Slaw
    • 4. Potato Salad
    • 5. Ambrosia Salad
    • 6. Cheesecake Factory Brown Bread
    • 7. Butter Swim Biscuits
    • 8. Franks and Beans
    • 9. Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers With Creamed Cheese
    • 10. Fresh Mango Salsa
    • 11. Creamed Corn
    • 12. Mashed Potato Casserole
    • 13. Paula Deen’s Macaroni and Cheese
    • 14. Chicken Salad with Grapes
    • 15. Campbell’s Green Bean Casserole
    • 16. Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
    • 17. Deviled Eggs
    • Tips For Choosing The Best Side Dishes For Potlucks
    • 🍽️ 😋 🍲 More Great Potluck Recipes
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    • Best Potluck Side Dishes: Greek Yogurt Fruit Salad (+More Crowd Pleasing Recipes!)
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    For more potluck inspiration, check out my pages dedicated to my favorite potluck salads and potluck desserts!

    1. Greek Yogurt Fruit Salad

    This vibrant and refreshing fruit salad is tossed in a cool and creamy Greek yogurt dressing. You can even use your preferred seasonal fruit so that it's different every time!

    Greek Yogurt Fruit Salad
    This Greek yogurt fruit salad recipe is a delightfully refreshing, creamy fruit dessert that's quick and easy to make! Greek yogurt is combined with honey syrup and lime juice, then tossed with a medley of fresh seasonal fruit to make a salad that'll cool you off on hot summer days. Whether you are hosting a BBQ or need a dish to enjoy by the pool, this healthy dessert will surely be a huge hit!
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    2. Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing

    Pasta salad is delicious cold, making it perfect for potlucks because you can keep it in the fridge until ready to serve! I typically make this with my homemade Italian dressing, but you can make things even easier by grabbing a bottle at the store.

    Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing
    This pasta salad with Italian dressing is the perfect make-ahead side dish for any meal or gathering you may have! It is easy to customize with your favorite mix-ins so that you know your entire family will love it! Bring it to BBQs, potlucks, or picnics for a tasty side everyone will discuss!
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    3. Broccolini Slaw

    This cool and crisp broccolini slaw features a creamy and tangy Greek yogurt dressing. It's an excellent way to balance out heavier entrees, and you can keep it in the fridge until you need it.

    Broccolini Slaw
    This broccolini slaw is crisp and refreshing with a tangy, creamy dressing that will have you savoring every bite! You can enjoy this slaw on its own or use it to elevate sandwiches and wraps! All it takes is a few ingredients and about 10 minutes of prep time; you don't have to cook a thing!
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    4. Potato Salad

    My go-to recipe for traditional potato salad! Potato salad is almost expected at potlucks, and this potato salad features mustard, mayo, and pickle relish for that classic balance of flavor.

    Potato Salad
    This potato salad is a classic side dish recipe that can easily be customized to suit your preferred tastes! Not only is it amazingly easy to prepare, but it is also incredibly addicting! After just one bite, this will become your new favorite potato salad recipe!
    Check out this recipe
    Best classic potato salad recipe to make for any occasion, served in wooden bowl on light background.

    5. Ambrosia Salad

    Ambrosia salad can be served as a sweet side dish or as dessert! It combines mini marshmallows with mandarin oranges, pineapple, cherries, coconut, and a light and creamy dressing made from whipped cream and sour cream.

    Ambrosia Salad Recipe
    Ambrosia salad is an easy, creamy fruit dessert that features Cool Whip, pineapple, mandarins, cherries, mini marshmallows, and more! It's a delightfully refreshing dish to bring to your next potluck, family gathering, or party with your friends. Whether you are celebrating a special occasion or need a simple dessert to make in a pinch, this fruit salad recipe is sure to be a hit with adults and kids alike!
    Check out this recipe
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    6. Cheesecake Factory Brown Bread

    A couple of loaves of this copycat cheesecake factory brown bread will go a long way! It tastes just like their signature recipe. All you need is a little butter to go along with it.

    Cheesecake Factory Brown Bread
    This Cheesecake Factory brown bread copycat recipe makes the most delicious and tender bread you've ever had! It is soft, savory, and has just the right amount of sweetness! Pair it with some butter, jam, or soup, or just enjoy it by itself!
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    7. Butter Swim Biscuits

    Crisp on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside, these butter swim biscuits are delicious with butter or jam! They're ready in under 30 minutes, and make nine large biscuits (you can always make two batches if needed)!

    Butter Swim Biscuits
    Butter swim biscuits are rich and flavorful buttermilk biscuits that have been baked in a pool of melted butter! They have a crisp outside, a light and fluffy inside, and are loaded with buttery goodness. Enjoy them with some sweet jelly at breakfast or use them to sop up some savory stew at dinner!
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    Tasty butter swim biscuits baked to golden perfection and ready to serve with dinner.

    8. Franks and Beans

    Bring on the nostalgia with a big pot of homemade franks and beans (or beanie-weenies if you prefer). It's ready in just 20 minutes and tastes perfectly delicious when heated up in the microwave if a stovetop or oven isn't available.

    Franks and Beans
    This franks and beans recipe is an easy and quick homemade version of a childhood classic that we all know and love! Beanie weenies, pork and beans, beans and franks, or whatever else you may call them, this dish is both tasty and nostalgic! I guarantee that your family will be asking for seconds!
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    9. Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers With Creamed Cheese

    If you're from the South, then you're used to seeing bacon-wrapped jalapeno poppers with cream cheese at every group gathering! They don't have to be served smoking hot and are typically perfect if prepared just before the potluck and covered with foil.

    Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers With Cream Cheese
    Bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers are a classic appetizer that will make any party or gathering even more enjoyable! They are easy to make and require minimal ingredients – jalapenos, cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and some simple seasoning. Once the poppers have been filled with the cream cheese mixture, they are then wrapped in crispy bacon for an extra layer of mouthwatering flavor!
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    10. Fresh Mango Salsa

    This mango salsa is made with fresh fruits and vegetables, so it can be served straight from the fridge! It makes an excellent addition to salads, wraps, tacos, & more!

    Fresh Mango Salsa
    This fresh mango salsa is an incredibly refreshing and delicious dish that can be enjoyed in so many different ways! Scoop it up with some chips, add it to tacos, or enjoy it by itself as a side dish! Just grab some fresh mangos and veggies and you are ready to get started!
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    11. Creamed Corn

    Whip up a quick batch of homemade creamed corn with frozen or canned corn! There's plenty of butter, cream, and even a little sugar added so that it is super rich, sweet, and creamy!

    Creamed Corn
    This creamed corn is a creamy, quick, and simple vegetable side dish that tastes like it took all day to prepare! It is ready to enjoy in only 15 minutes and is a completely beginner-friendly recipe. Plus, it is so irresistibly delicious that your family will be requesting it for every occasion!
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    Best creamed corn recipe that cna be made with fresh, frozen, or canned corn served in beige bowl on wooden background.

    12. Mashed Potato Casserole

    Mashed potato casserole is much easier to travel with than traditional mashed potatoes. You can even bake it in a disposable foil baking pan for easy cleanup when the potluck is over!

    Make Ahead Mashed Potato Casserole
    This mashed potato casserole features creamy mashed potatoes, cheese, flavorful seasoning, and a crunchy breadcrumb topping! These potatoes are a great way to mix up your standard mashed potato recipes. Plus, it's the perfect recipe for using up leftover potatoes or you can make it from scratch!
    Check out this recipe
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    13. Paula Deen’s Macaroni and Cheese

    Paula Deen's baked mac and cheese is rich, creamy, and wonderfully indulgent. This is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser as long as you can access an oven to warm it up!

    Paula Deen's Macaroni and Cheese
    Paula Deen's macaroni and cheese recipe is made with just a few simple ingredients and comes out deliciously cheesy and rich every time! Just combine the ingredients in a baking dish and pop it in the oven for 30 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling. It's the ultimate Southern comfort food!
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    14. Chicken Salad with Grapes

    I love the contrast of flavors between the creamy and savory chicken salad and the sweet bursts of juicy grapes. Chicken salad can even become an entree if you bring along some croissants or bread for making sandwiches!

    Chicken Salad with Grapes
    This chicken salad with grapes is a quick and tasty meal that is perfect for lunch at home, picnics, or potlucks! Enjoy it by itself, use it to make a sandwich, or eat it as a lettuce wrap! This dish is easy to make, absolutely delicious, and will become your new favorite chicken salad recipe!
    Check out this recipe
    Wide image of a bowl of chicken salad with grapes.

    15. Campbell’s Green Bean Casserole

    Green bean casserole is not just for Thanksgiving! I love the classic flavor of this Campbell's green bean casserole made with cream of mushroom soup and topped off with crispy fried onions.

    Campbell's Green Bean Casserole
    Campbell's green bean casserole is a classic recipe that takes minimal prep work, is ready in a snap, and tastes absolutely delicious! Perfect for the holidays, this casserole is packed with green beans and a creamy sauce, and then topped with crispy fried onions! Plus, it only uses a handful of ingredients!
    Check out this recipe
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    16. Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

    The crunch of fresh celery complements the sweet tropical flavor of this Hawaiian macaroni salad beautifully. It features a creamy dressing made from mayonnaise, pineapple juice, and vinegar that is hard to resist!

    Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
    Hawaiian macaroni salad is a delectable side dish that includes chilled pasta, mayonnaise, vinegar, and pineapple juice! This popular pasta salad is the perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and savory. Bring it to your next barbecue, potluck, or picnic and it's sure to be a new favorite!
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    Wide closeup image of the Hawaiian macaroni salad after being chilled.

    17. Deviled Eggs

    No potluck is complete without a big tray of deviled eggs! You can customize the recipe with your favorite seasonings or tasty mix-ins like pickled onions or bacon!

    Deviled Eggs
    These deviled eggs are a classic, time-honored recipe that is supremely easy to make and quite simply the best ever! Some things just don't need improving, and these yummy deviled eggs are one of those things! Of course, you can always change them up with stir-ins or add-ons, but these eggs will be just like the ones from your childhood!
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    These easy to make deviled eggs are just like Grandma made them and still the best ever recipe!

    Tips For Choosing The Best Side Dishes For Potlucks

    Technically, you can bring whatever you'd like to a potluck! However, there are a few key things that can help make the whole experience a lot easier.

    1. Portability: Ideally, potluck recipes are easy to transport and serve. Casseroles, crockpot recipes, and room temperature or cold dishes are the easiest.
    2. Versatility: Choose a side dish that can be enjoyed chilled or at room temperature and save yourself the stress of warming it up. Cold dishes can be kept in a cooler or placed in the fridge at the potluck until ready to serve.
    3. Crowd-pleasers: Recipes that are generally well-liked and enjoyed by many people are a safe bet. Things like macaroni and cheese, bread, and potatoes are always a crowd favorite.
    4. Easy to share: Finger foods and bite-sized portions are a great way to serve a large group. Deviled eggs are the perfect example!

    I've brought each of these wonderful recipes to group gatherings and potlucks and received plenty of compliments! Be sure to let me know what everyone thought of the food in the comments below!

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    🍽️ 😋 🍲 More Great Potluck Recipes

    • Dill Pickle Dip - Pickle lovers will be begging for the recipe for this creamy dill pickle dip!
    • Pinwheel Sandwiches - Offer a variety of pinwheel sandwiches at your next potluck, so there's something for everyone!
    • Lasagna - Lasagna is perhaps one of the most popular (and delicious) potluck entrees!
    • Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole - This family-favorite chicken and broccoli casserole is easy to transport and easy to serve!
    • German Potato Salad - Switch things up from the typical American potato salad and give this delicious German potato salad a try!
    • Jiffy Corn Casserole - Cornbread meets sweet creamed corn and becomes an irresistibly moist and flavorful corn pudding!

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    Best Potluck Side Dishes: Greek Yogurt Fruit Salad (+More Crowd Pleasing Recipes!)

    Best potluck side dishes: a collection of crowd-favorite recipes that are easy to transport and always delicious! From potluck classics like deviled eggs to new and unique sides like mashed potato casserole, there's something here for everyone! Bring a few of these side dishes along, and you'll be the most popular person at the party!
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    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 110kcal
    Prep 10 minutes minutes
    Cooking 0 minutes minutes
    Total Time 10 minutes minutes
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    • 5.3 oz Greek yogurt
    • 1 tablespoon honey syrup (mix equal parts honey and warm water)
    • 1-2 teaspoon lime juice (to taste)
    • 4 cups assorted seasonal fruit (see notes)
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    • Combine 5.3 oz Greek yogurt with 1 tablespoon honey syrup and 1-2 teaspoon lime juice in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Mix until smooth and well combined.
      5.3 oz Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon honey syrup, 1-2 teaspoon lime juice
    • Wash and chop 4 cups assorted seasonal fruit as needed. Add to the Greek yogurt dressing and fold in to combine.
      4 cups assorted seasonal fruit
    • Cover with cling film and chill if desired, or serve immediately.

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    Notes

    • For the Greek yogurt - mixed berry flavor is my recommendation, strawberry is a close second, and banana, vanilla, or plain can also be used. I use Oikos triple zero brand yogurt.
    • 4+ cups of fresh seasonal fruit - I used 2 medium bananas (sliced), 8 ounces strawberries (sliced), 8 ounces blueberries, 4 ounces raspberries, and 2 cuties mandarin oranges (peeled, and each section cut in half).
    • The honey syrup makes blending the honey with a cold yogurt easier and prevents the honey from clumping.
    • If you'd prefer your fruit salad to be dairy-free, feel free to use your favorite dairy-free yogurt alternative. A coconut milk or almond milk yogurt would be delicious!
    • You can include other ingredients like vanilla extract or a sprinkle of cinnamon for extra flavor. Also, chopped nuts or granola can add a nice crunchy texture, if preferred!
    • To store: Store any leftover fruit salad in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. Note that depending on the fruits that you use, some of them may release juice over time and become soggy.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 110kcal (6%) | Carbohydrates: 23g (8%) | Protein: 5g (10%) | Fat: 1g (2%) | Saturated Fat: 0.1g (1%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 2mg (1%) | Sodium: 15mg (1%) | Potassium: 139mg (4%) | Fiber: 4g (17%) | Sugar: 17g (19%) | Vitamin A: 73IU (1%) | Vitamin C: 4mg (5%) | Calcium: 54mg (5%) | Iron: 0.3mg (2%)
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    Angela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma's kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love!

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