67 Dishes to Bring to a Southern Potluck Meal: The Ultimate Guide

Every old Southern family has a recipe that's been handed down for pimento cheese. Whether you serve it on crackers or dip it with veggies, you'll always find people circling this delicious appetizer.

What happens when you combine two recipes steeped in Southern tradition? You get this amazing combo: deviled eggs with pimento cheese stirred into the yolk filling! Delish!

Some people are funny about mayonnaise: they don't like it in anything! This deviled egg recipe is for them with a creamy filling, hold the mayo.

Who says pimento cheese can't get a little spicy? Not us! Try mixing in some Southwest flavors like green chiles and jalapenos for a fresh take on a traditional dish.

This delicious dip goes by several different names with some minor variations depending on which part of the South you live. Whether you call it Redneck, Hillbilly, Cowboy, Texas, or Carolina Caviar, one thing stays the same: it's delicious! Grab some tortilla chips, Fritos, or mini bell peppers, and dig in. This version of the dip has a sweet and tangy dressing with no added sugar.

The humble deviled egg has been elevated to an art form by many Southern chefs. There are so many unique variations for the filling and garnishes! This zesty version has a secret ingredient to give these deviled eggs some kick.

This recipe is always a crowd favorite at a potluck! Fritos are topped with a delicious chili and melted cheese for a simple main dish.

This quick and easy Chicken Jambalaya Recipe is the ultimate one-pot recipe! It’s ready to eat in 30 minutes and chock full of chicken, andouille sausage, rice, veggies, and Cajun seasonings.

This creamy chicken dish is so easy to make! The rich creamy gravy and tender chicken are great over rice or get extra Southern and put yours on a biscuit!

This hamburger hashbrown casserole recipe is full of creamy and cheesy goodness and has so much flavor with the seasonings and the peppers and onions.

It's easy to make authentic Southern fried chicken with this simple recipe!

Cheesy biscuits are topped with a sweet and tangy BBQ meat for a tasty main dish you can pick up and eat with your hands.

Serve up all the flavors of Nashville Hot Chicken in a bowl with this delicious chili recipe!

How do you make chicken salad even more delicious? Heat it up and top it with cheese, of course! Make this recipe to bring to your next Southern potluck and you'll be bringing home an empty casserole dish.

Cowboy Baked Beans with Ground Beef is the perfect solution for feeding a hungry crowd. And though it's simple to make, the flavors are incredible, so watch out for the stampede!

The creamy pudding texture of this sweet potato souffle topped with a crunchy brown sugar pecan topping will have everyone fighting for the last scoop.

Creamy, easy, cheesy hashbrown potato casserole with sour cream that’s so versatile it can be served for breakfast, lunch or dinner!

A pared-down cousin to gumbo, this naturally vegan okra recipe results in a simpler yet flavorful side dish.

This easy cheddar jalapeno cornbread pudding is the best comfort food side dish. Made with homemade or leftover cornbread, this savory bread pudding is a tasty side dish.

Fluffy sweet potatoes mashed with maple syrup and spices are baked in the oven with slightly sweet, crunchy pecans.

Tender English peas nestled in a creamy dressing with a hint of crispness and sweetness from sweet pickle relish. Shredded cheddar cheese adds a little twang, and the pimento adds a splash of color

The classic green bean casserole with a cornbread stuffing twist!

These Calico Beans are some of the best baked beans out there. If you haven't heard of this recipe, think mixed baked beans with ground beef, barbecue sauce and spices.

This Fingerling Potato Salad is a quick and easy potato salad. Combined with mayonnaise, dill, and shallot, it's the perfect BBQ side dish.

This dish is so iconic of the south, the earthy flavorful comfort food we all love. A great southern black eyed peas and collard greens recipe that will have everyone coming to eat with you.

Tossed with a creamy dressing that perfectly complements the sweetness of the peas and the sharpness of the cheese, this classic pea salad recipe is also a great way to use up leftover ham.

Yellow squash and onions in a creamy casserole topped with stuffing is a classic Southern potluck staple!

These Texas style baked bean are an excellent side dish that can also serve as a great dinner. Smoked sausage, chili powder, and jalapeño adds tons of flavor!

Dill pickle pasta salad is a creamy, simple recipe that is the perfect make ahead meal or side.

This vegan creamed corn is made with fresh corn, bell peppers, and coconut milk for the perfect creamy texture.

Thinly sliced sweet potatoes baked in a caramelized sugar glaze are a delicious treat.

This creamy corn casserole recipe is super-easy, tastes deliciously sweet and buttery, and is guaranteed to be a hit every time!

Creamy baked southern-style macaroni and cheese, a cheesy baked casserole and soul food classic

Cajun Macaroni Salad, a spicy Southern twist on a classic side dish for summer, this creamy Creole pasta salad will have everyone back for seconds!

Classic pasta salad is made with a tri-color rotini, filled with vegetables and cheeses, and coated in a homemade vinaigrette. The perfect recipe to feed a crowd!

Southern coleslaw is an easy cold side dish recipe that's prepared in minutes and made with simple ingredients. It travels well and makes the perfect addition to your next barbecue or summer party!

Southern slow cooker pinto beans are delicious and easy to make in the crock pot with just a few ingredients

Well seasoned and super crispy on the outside, with a tender and succulent inside, they’re perfect as an appetizer or side dish, or even just an anytime snack.

A savory mélange of corn and beans, enhanced by sweet tangy cherry tomatoes with crunchy peppers, along with the freshness of herbs. It all comes together with loads of butter and bacon.

Classic Southern-style green beans taste like they've been simmering on the stove for hours, but they're ready in minutes thanks to the pressure cooker!

These Southern greens have a ton of flavor from bacon and ham, and you'll want to drizzle the cooking liquid on everything!

This light tasting, low carb coleslaw is made with a sweet and tangy vinaigrette dressing. It’s sure to be a favorite at your next cookout or barbecue! 

Craving something delicious to serve with dinner or to bring to a potluck cookout or barbecue? These old-fashioned baked beans with bacon are the perfect easy recipe!

These low carb garlic biscuits are so quick and easy to make with a simple change to traditional fathead dough preparation. 

Soft and tender with beautiful, crisp edges, this gluten free cornbread is easy to make and works with just about any gluten free flour.

Super easy and cheesy, you only need simple ingredients to whip up this deliciously flavorful biscuit side dish.

This biscuit recipe uses 6-ingredients and yields soft, flaky, layers of goodness that are ready in less than 30 minutes!

This easy recipe for blueberry pie with frozen blueberries has a sweet, fruity filling and a homemade flaky all-butter crust. No runny pie filling here!

This simple dessert pairs peaches with a brown sugar syrup, a soft crust, and a crisp top.

This luscious dessert is like cheesecake and banana pudding in one!

This tart & creamy North Carolina Lemon Pie recipe is the ultimate Southern summer dessert. Fluffy whipped cream on a tangy lemon curd filling & a unique saltine cracker crust make this a tasty sweet & salty dessert.

Pig pickin’ cake is a traditional southern dessert made with rich yellow cake laced with whole mandarin oranges and topped with a creamy pineapple frosting.

Chocolate Delight is an old fashioned chocolate pudding dessert that will impress your guests! It’s easy to make, and everyone will love the shortbread crust and smooth, creamy layers.

This delicious dump cake tastes like strawberry cobbler, but it's so much easier to make!

Homemade vanilla pudding is layered with fresh bananas and vanilla cookies to make this classic Southern dessert.

This Fresh Ambrosia Salad recipe features only the simplest ingredients: fresh oranges, pineapple, and coconut with a hint of sugar.

Peach cobbler with cake mix is an easy yellow cake mix dessert with fantastic fruit flavor. 

Peach Cobbler Pound Cake is dense, rich, and topped with sweet peaches.

This Strawberry fluff salad recipe is an easy dessert salad made with strawberry pie filling, pineapple chunks, Cool Whip, mini marshmallows, and a few other simple ingredients.

This Southern Cream Cheese Pound Cake is absolutely irresistible with its crunchy, sweet crust topping and a tender, moist pound cake flavor!

The soft and chewy bar cookies are sure to be a hit on any potluck buffet table!

Homemade pound cake is dense, yet soft, buttery, full of incredible flavor and just like grandma’s recipe. This pound cake recipe uses basic pantry ingredients, the perfect simple to make dessert and ready in about an hour!

This old-fashioned Butterscotch Cake is moist, tender, and bursting with brown sugar sweetness.

A delicious classic southern buttermilk pie that’s tangy has a creamy custard filling and comes together in minutes. A Classic Southern dessert that’s great served chilled or at room temperature.

These refreshing cups are just about the perfect dessert! You’ll love savoring these delicious low-carb No Bake Lemon Bars in a Jar! 

These keto Blueberry Lemon Delight Parfaits are a twist on the classic Blueberry Lush recipe. Make the recipe in a casserole dish or disposable cups to bring it to a potluck.

This easy recipe for Boozy Banana Pudding Parfaits makes a dessert special enough to serve at a party, and simple enough to whip up in 15 minutes.