Cornbread, pasta salad and more.
Macaroni and cheese, fried green tomatoes, buttery biscuits: If there’s one thing Southerners do well, it’s hosting a great potluck. In fact, one of my favorite things about growing up in the South was the delicious food served at neighborhood potlucks, picnics, and get-togethers. So I’ve rounded up 15 Southern potluck recipes that are sure to impress everyone at your next get-together.
Golden Sweet Cornbread
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“When it comes to making cornbread, this is my only go-to! So many people have asked me for this recipe so of course I send it to them. My coworker said it was the best cornbread I made and asked her wife to get me to make it for her!” — Jacqueline Whittington
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Homemade Macaroni and Cheese
“I love this recipe! It’s easy and so delicious! The crispy breadcrumb crust adds texture and the tangy sharp cheddar cheese adds depth. I’ve made it many times and my family always asks for more!” — Lynn Levin
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Southern Coleslaw
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“Amazing! I made double the amount for the picnic and had no leftovers. I’m really happy with this recipe – the perfect blend of crisp and sweet. Thanks!” — LindaLMT
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The best banana pudding
“This pudding was easy to make, fairly inexpensive, and delicious. I made it for our Wednesday night church dinner. There were about 65 people to feed, so I doubled the recipe and made 40 servings, but it turned out to be much more than that.” — Mary Henthorn Pennington
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JP’s Big Daddy Biscuits
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“I’m 44 this year and have never made biscuits. Today I felt like giving it another go for some reason and found this recipe and gave it a try. Oh my! I love it! Perfect! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe and the tips on not overmixing and overkneading!” — Christy Hurd
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Crispy Fried Chicken
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“This is the best fried chicken I’ve had in a long time. The recipe is exactly as the author said it would be. I didn’t change anything and it didn’t take long to perfect. It’s delicious cold too. I’m going to be relying on this recipe for really good fried chicken.” — Cgray
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Old fashioned potato salad
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“I’ve been making potato salad this way for 40 years and it’s a hit with everyone. I once brought potato salad to a family gathering and my sister-in-law brought her own. She was upset that I brought potato salad, but I think she was upset because everyone ate my potato salad and not hers.” — Bonnie Jean Jeziniak
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Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
“I made this salad exactly as recipe says and it was delicious. I served it to guests last night and everyone loved it, even my picky eater. It was full of flavor and the bacon was the secret.” — Carrot Top
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Best homemade lemonade ever
“So yummy!! We had a BBQ with friends this weekend and I promised my son I’d make lemonade. Skip the powdered stuff and make this! So worth it.” — Razorbackchick04
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Grandma’s Pickled Okra
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“This is quick, easy and a great way to preserve summer okra. The only thing I did differently was add a whole clove of garlic and it came out amazing!”— Cajunsgirl
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Sweet potato pie
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“I love this recipe and often double the pie crust because it comes in two-to-one packs in the freezer!” — Leon Hamilton
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Best fried green tomatoes
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“So good! I followed the recipe exactly and it came out perfect. So crispy and flavorful. I ate it almost as is. It’s best fresh and warm. You don’t need anything else.” — Alicia Addison
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King Ranch Chicken Casserole
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“This casserole is delicious! The broth and sour cream give it a creamy flavor. We love our casserole, so I added a bit more chipotle seasoning. My family loved it. I also topped it with fresh sliced jalapenos as instructed.” — Sandy Scott
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The perfect summer fruit salad
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“I brought this dish to a party of 14 people. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. It made the perfect day. My host is a real foodie. It was my first fruit salad with sauce and I’ll definitely make it again. Some of my guests even joked about adding vodka and lemoncello instead of lemon juice.” — Peggy Bruno
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Best chicken salad
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“Oh my goodness! This is the most delicious salad ever! With red grapes, fresh pecan halves, onions, and a little tarragon on the edge. Served in pita bread with lettuce and tomato. It was so good I had to make another pita bread to share with my husband!” — Jean Martin
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Further inspiration
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