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There’s a reason the casserole dish always disappears first at a potluck. It travels well, it stretches to feed a crowd, and it tastes like someone actually cared enough to bring the good stuff. If you’ve ever stood in front of your pantry wondering what on earth to bring to the next church supper, work potluck, or family gathering, this list has you covered.
I pulled together 32 of my best potluck casseroles, sorted by what kind of dish you’re craving. Whether you need something cheesy and chicken-based, hearty enough to be the main event, or a classic that’s been showing up at Southern potlucks for generations, you’ll find your next “who brought this?” recipe right here.
Classic Chicken Casseroles
Chicken casseroles are the backbone of any good potluck table. They’re familiar, they’re comforting, and they’re the dishes people go back for seconds on without even thinking twice.
Ritz Chicken Casserole
Pork Roast in Oven
Chicken Noodle Casserole
Chicken and Dumplings Casserole
Broccoli and Chicken Casserole
Baked Chicken Spaghetti Casserole Recipe
Chicken & Rice Casserole
Cheesy Chicken Tender Tater Tot Casserole
Chicken Swiss Cheese Stuffing Casserole
Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole
Hot Chicken Salad Recipe
Bold Flavor Chicken & Tex-Mex
If your potluck crowd likes a little heat and a lot of cheese, these are the dishes that disappear fastest. Bold, zesty, and built for second helpings.
Queso, Chicken and Rice Casserole (Arroz Con Pollo)
Crock Pot Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Tex Mex Chicken Noodle Casserole
Taco Casserole with Tortillas Recipe
Cheesy Crack Chicken Casserole Recipe
Hearty Meat Casseroles
Sometimes a potluck calls for something heartier, the kind of dish that doubles as the main course. These ground beef and sausage casseroles bring serious substance to the table.
Cheesy Ground Beef Hashbrown Casserole
Big Mac Tater Tot Casserole
Cowboy Casserole Recipe
French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole
Ground Beef and Sausage Rice Casserole
Doritos Casserole Recipe
Sausage and Cheese Grits Casserole
Veggie & Side Casseroles
Every potluck table needs a few casseroles that round things out. These sides are just as crave-able as the mains, and a few of them lean into what’s in season.
Best Recipe for Zucchini Casserole
Broccoli Casserole (with Ritz Crackers)
Sweet Potato Casserole
Cream Corn Casserole Recipe
Cheesy Yellow Squash Casserole
Cheesy Funeral Potato Recipe
Loaded Mashed Potatoes Casserole
Church Cookbook Classics
These two have been showing up on potluck tables for generations, and they still hold their own. A little unexpected, a lot beloved, and always a conversation starter.
Pineapple and Cheese Casserole
Mimi's Potato Chip Casserole
Frequently Asked Questions
Casseroles with a sturdy base, like hash browns, rice, or pasta, hold their shape best during transport. Dishes like Hamburger Hash Brown Casserole or Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole travel especially well and still look great once they hit the buffet table.
Most of these casseroles can be assembled the night before and refrigerated, then baked right before you leave or reheated in a slow cooker on site. Chicken and rice bakes, ground beef casseroles, and potato dishes all hold up well made ahead.
A thermal carrier bag or a food warming mat both work well for keeping a casserole warm during the drive and once you arrive. If the venue has an oven, you can also keep it warm at a low temperature until serving.
A standard 9×13 casserole dish typically serves 12 to 15 people as a side, or 8 to 10 as a main dish. Most of the recipes in this list are sized for a 9×13 dish, so they’re ready to feed a crowd without any extra math.
