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What Can I Bring? The Best Thanksgiving Potluck Dishes

Lisa Cericola, Senior Food Editor for Southern Living
By Lisa Cericola Updated June 18, 2021
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Two-Potato Gratin
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When you're invited to someone's home for dinner, any good Southerner knows that the correct response is, "What can I bring?" And Thanksgiving is no different, although picking the right potluck dish for the biggest food holiday of the year can be daunting. If you need a little inspiration, don't worry-we've got you covered with our favorite Thanksgiving potluck recipes. The host is probably handling the turkey and stuffing, so we've gathered a delicious array of portable sides that taste great, travel well, and will fit in beautifully with the rest of the meal. Take your pick from our favorite potluck-friendly recipes including side dishes like mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, cranberry sauce, and rolls plus everyone's all-time favorite Thanksgiving dessert: pies. Some recipes, like our sweet potato casserole, are classic enough to please Thanksgiving traditionalists. Others, like our Hot and Spicy Cranberry Sauce, will be an exciting new addition to the table. Whatever you choose, we know you'll be left with an empty serving dish at the end of the meal-the true sign of a great recipe!

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Sweet Potato Biscuits

Sweet Potato Biscuits
Credit: Micah A. Leal

Recipe: Sweet Potato Biscuits

Does your crowd prefer biscuits over rolls? Try these light and flaky biscuits made tender and slightly orange from sweet potato.

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Classic Sweet Potato Casserole

Thanksgiving Sides: Classic Sweet Potato Casserole
Credit: Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas

Recipe: Classic Sweet Potato Casserole

Topped with pretty stripes of melty marshmallows and crunchy cornflakes, this Thanksgiving classic will satisfy the entire table.

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Slow-Cooker Sweet Potatoes with Bacon

Slow-Cooker Sweet Potatoes with Bacon
Credit: Alison Miksch

Recipe: Slow-Cooker Sweet Potatoes with Bacon

Sweet potatoes simmer all day in your slow cooker, turning meltingly tender. Top with parsley, orange zest, and crispy bacon just before serving.

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Tee's Corn Pudding

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Recipe: Tee's Corn Pudding

One bite of this silky, soufflé-like corn pudding and you'll understand why it's one of our most popular potluck recipes ever.

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Two-Potato Gratin

Two-Potato Gratin
Credit: Hector Sanchez

Recipe: Two-Potato Gratin

Sweet and white potatoes combine with two kinds of cheese to make an impressive looking and tasting potluck dish that also happens to travel well.

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Our Easiest Pumpkin Pie Ever

Our Easiest Pumpkin Pie Ever
Credit: Photo: Greg Dupree

Recipe: Our Easiest Pumpkin Pie Ever

If you're a first-time pie baker, this recipe is a great place to start. This pumpkin pie has a velvety filling and golden, crisp crust while still being as easy as pie (sorry!) to prepare.

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Yeast Rolls

Thanksgiving Yeast Rolls
Credit: Iain Bagwell

Recipe: Yeast Rolls

Make the dough for these tender rolls the night before.

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Buttermilk Spoon Bread

Buttermilk Spoon Bread
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Buttermilk Spoon Bread

This dish is a cross between hot cornbread, cornmeal soufflé, and cornbread dressing.

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Spicy Cranberry Orange Relish

Spicy Cranberry Orange Relish
Credit: Greg Dupree; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Spicy Cranberry Orange Relish

Give classic cranberry sauce a makeover with orangey zest and a bit of spice.

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Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Shallots

Broccoli-Cheese Casserole
Credit: Linda Pugliese; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Shallots

Use small, compact Brussels sprouts for this recipe since they have a milder taste.

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Spritzed Cranberry Chutney

Spritzed Cranberry Chutney
Credit: Greg Dupree; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Spritzed Cranberry Chutney

Rosemary and Prosecco make this cranberry sauce impressive.

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Simple Mashed Rutabagas and Potatoes

Simple Mashed Rutabagas and Potatoes
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Simple Mashed Rutabagas and Potatoes

These two root veggies join forces for a lighter version of a holiday mash.

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Mashed Potato Casserole

Mashed Potato Casserole
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Kay E. Clarke; Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey

Recipe: Mashed Potato Casserole

Yukon gold potatoes and tangy Swiss cheese bring the flavor to this casserole.

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Apple-Bourbon Pie

Apple-Bourbon Pie Recipe
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez

Recipe: Apple-Bourbon Pie

Bourbon-infused raisins, cinnamon, nutmeg, apricot preserves, and chopped, toasted pecans or walnuts are mixed with apples to make this pie's filling.

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German Chocolate-Pecan Pie

German Chocolate-Pecan Pie
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Recipe: German Chocolate-Pecan Pie

Adding chocolate to pecan pie makes it even more decadent.

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Brussels Sprout-and-Leek Slaw with Bacon and Pecans

Brussels Sprout-and-Leek Slaw with Bacon and Pecans
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: Lydia Pursell; Food Styling: Tami Hardeman

Recipe: Brussels Sprout-and-Leek Slaw with Bacon and Pecans

Bacon brings lots of flavor to this holiday slaw.

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Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes

Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes Recipe
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Recipe: Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes

Goat cheese, heavy cream, and chives take mashed potatoes to a whole new level.

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Honey-Glazed Spiced Carrots

Honey-Glazed Spiced Carrots
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Recipe: Honey-Glazed Spiced Carrots

Colorful carrots sit in a semi-sweet glaze in this recipe.

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Pumpkin Spice Muffins

Pumpkin Spice Muffins
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Recipe: Pumpkin Spice Muffins

Pumpkin spice isn't just for your coffee this year.

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Sweet Potato-and-Collard Green Gratin

Sweet Potato-and-Collard Green Gratin
Credit: Alison Miksch; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Mary-Claire Britton

Recipe: Sweet Potato-and-Collard Green Gratin

Crunchy sweet potatoes form a crust on this cheesy gratin.

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Farro Salad with Toasted Pecans, Feta, and Dried Cherries

Farro Salad with Toasted Pecans, Feta, and Dried Cherries
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Recipe: Farro Salad with Toasted Pecans, Feta, and Dried Cherries

This salad has all the fixings and will pair with any food at the potluck.

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Old-School Green Bean Casserole

Old-School Green Bean Casserole
Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Old-School Green Bean Casserole

Fried shallots add a bit of crunch to this creamy and savory casserole.

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Cheesy Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes

Classic Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes
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Recipe: Cheesy Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes

Wait for the cheese in to turn golden brown before taking this dish out of the oven.

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Herbed Wild Rice Dressing

Thanksgiving Classic Bread Dressing Recipe

Recipe: Herbed Wild Rice Dressing

Wild rice is mixed with crisp apples, red onion, toasted walnuts, fresh parsley and sage, and sourdough bread cubes to make this holiday dressing.

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Pumpkin-Chocolate Brownies

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Recipe: Pumpkin-Chocolate Brownies

These swirled desserts look as good as they taste.

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Savory Sweet Potato Bread Pudding

Savory Sweet Potato Bread Pudding
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Recipe: Savory Sweet Potato Bread Pudding

French bread joins forces with Parmesan custard, smoky bacon, spinach, and chunks of roasted sweet potatoes.

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Roasted Root Vegetables

Stuffing-Stuffed Onions
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Recipe: Roasted Root Vegetables

Mix and match veggies depending on what your crowd prefers.

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Best-Ever Spoon Rolls

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Recipe: Best-Ever Spoon Rolls

Make a double batch of these fluffy rolls for your next potluck.

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    1 of 28 Sweet Potato Biscuits
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    3 of 28 Slow-Cooker Sweet Potatoes with Bacon
    4 of 28 Tee's Corn Pudding
    5 of 28 Two-Potato Gratin
    6 of 28 Our Easiest Pumpkin Pie Ever
    7 of 28 Yeast Rolls
    8 of 28 Buttermilk Spoon Bread
    9 of 28 Spicy Cranberry Orange Relish
    10 of 28 Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Shallots
    11 of 28 Spritzed Cranberry Chutney
    12 of 28 Simple Mashed Rutabagas and Potatoes
    13 of 28 Mashed Potato Casserole
    14 of 28 Apple-Bourbon Pie
    15 of 28 German Chocolate-Pecan Pie
    16 of 28 Brussels Sprout-and-Leek Slaw with Bacon and Pecans
    17 of 28 Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes
    18 of 28 Honey-Glazed Spiced Carrots
    19 of 28 Pumpkin Spice Muffins
    20 of 28 Sweet Potato-and-Collard Green Gratin
    21 of 28 Farro Salad with Toasted Pecans, Feta, and Dried Cherries
    22 of 28 Old-School Green Bean Casserole
    23 of 28 Cheesy Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes
    24 of 28 Herbed Wild Rice Dressing
    25 of 28 Pumpkin-Chocolate Brownies
    26 of 28 Savory Sweet Potato Bread Pudding
    27 of 28 Roasted Root Vegetables
    28 of 28 Best-Ever Spoon Rolls

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