From mashed potatoes to stuffing to every vegetable imaginable, these tasty Thanksgiving potluck ideas are sure to be a hit at the holiday table.
40 of the Best Thanksgiving Potluck Ideas
Corn Pudding
Cornbread mix and canned corn make this southern corn pudding casserole a snap to prepare. This holy grail comfort food can be modified to your liking.
Coconut-Bourbon Sweet Potatoes
These dessert-like potatoes are made even sweeter with this addictive coconut-bourbon mix. We’ve all see people top sweet potatoes with marshmallows but how about with raisins and pecans? The Thanksgiving staple is buttery, creamy and just the right amount of crunchy.
Butternut Squash Dinner Rolls
These quick and sweet rolls are ready in under an hour. You can make them ahead of time and freeze them for the big day.
Moist Poultry Dressing
This herby stuffing is filled with onions, mushrooms and celery. Since it’s made in a slow cooker, you won’t need to worry about borrowing oven space in your host’s kitchen.
Honey-Thyme Butternut Squash
This golden, honey squash is as comforting as it is colorful. With its bright color, it makes a gorgeous side for any Thanksgiving table.
Savory Sausage Stuffing
This jazzed up dressing has a couple twists. Pork sausage makes it nice and smoky while cranberries add a hint of sweetness.
Slow-Cooker Mashed Potatoes
Cream cheese and sour cream give richness to these smooth, make-ahead potatoes. They’re not in the slow cooker for long—they’ll be ready in just 2 hours.
Parmesan Roasted Broccoli
This simple broccoli recipe can be doubled—or even tripled—for your next potluck. With a hint of lemon and red pepper flakes, this cheesy broccoli will be a standout side dish.
Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
Sweet Potato Salad
Elegant Green Beans
Mushrooms and water chestnuts give new life to the ordinary green bean casserole. It’s elegant in presentation, but also in taste with a hint of hot pepper sauce giving it a nice amount of heat.
Carrot and Kale Vegetable Saute
This fresh veggie saute is sweet and smoky. If you’re new to the world of butternut squash, this is a great first recipe to try.
Cranberry-Walnut Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts and cranberries are a wonderful sweet and savory combination that you’ll wish you thought of sooner. The resulting dish is bright and colorful, but also has a complex flavor profile that’ll impress guests.
Candied Yams
Dijon Scalloped Potatoes
This creamy and cheesy recipe has both sweet and white potatoes, lots of rich, buttery flavor and a golden-crumb topping. It’s a fun take on traditional scalloped potatoes.
Parmesan Risotto
This cheesy risotto embodies comfort and elegance. The star ingredient, Parmesan cheese, adds a rich and nutty flavor, while a touch of butter and seasonings create a harmonious balance.
Potato Pan Rolls
These rolls don’t take long to make because they use quick-rise yeast. With a mashed potato base, they come together in under an hour and can feed the whole family.
Potluck Macaroni and Cheese
You can’t go wrong at a potluck with macaroni and cheese. This slow cooker version is extra-rich and creamy with 3 different types of cheese.
Traditional Holiday Stuffing
Sausage and sage add a gourmet taste to this stuffing. This version is light and perfect for a large Thanksgiving gathering.
Mushroom and Spinach Saute
This recipe is easy to double or triple for a crowd. Mushrooms and spinach make a super fast and flavorful combination.
Nanny’s Parmesan Mashed Potatoes
These creamy potatoes are loaded with Parmesan and are a nice change of pace from your usual mashed potato recipe. You can use any type of potato you like.
Special Baked Potatoes
This version of hasselback potatoes is topped with Parmesan and cheddar cheeses. The intricate cut makes them much more aesthetically pleasing than your usual baked potato.
Cranberry Jello Salad
Potluck Pan Rolls
These roll are soft, light, and great alongside any entree. Folks will request these every Thanksgiving.
Cauliflower Gratin
Festive Fall Tortellini Toss
This potluck recipe is fall in a dish. Mushrooms, squash, apples and walnuts work together to make a memorable sweet and savory meal. Tortellini is the perfect vehicle for adding more cheese to any pasta.
Creamed Green Beans
This creamy make-ahead recipe is topped with lots of cheese. You can choose Swiss or cheddar, but for a nice orange color you might want to go for the cheddar. The cornflake breading instead of traditional breadcrumbs offers a great crunch to the dish.
Cheesy Slow-Cooked Corn
This easy creamy corn is made with American cheese. It’s prepped in a cinch and can sit in the slow cooker until you’re ready for dinner.
Wild Rice and Squash Pilaf
This colorful pilaf is fantastic with turkey. It combines the earthy flavors of wild rice and roasted squash, resulting in a hearty and flavorful Thanksgiving side dish.
Holiday Creamed Spinach
This simple spinach is good for the whole family. It’ll make a great addition to your Thanksgiving table (and maybe even your Christmas table).
Special Scalloped Corn
Carrots and green pepper make this hearty dish colorful and fun to look at. The rich and cheesy dish goes great with other Thanksgiving offerings and is a nice spin on a traditional corn casserole.
Tastes Like Thanksgiving Casserole
This hearty, rich-tasting Thanksgiving casserole is a delicious way to use up leftover turkey and mashed potatoes. It’s perfect for the day after Thanksgiving or for any Thanksgiving parties leading up to the big day.
Bacon Collard Greens
Collard greens are a staple of southern cuisine and are a great way to have veggies on the table this Thanksgiving. These smoky greens pack just the right amount of heat.
Slow-Cooked Green Beans
These easy green beans are ready in just 2 hours. The brown sugar and soy sauce combination gives the dish a sweet and savory taste. It’s great alongside some sweet potatoes.
Roasted Fall Vegetables
Fall veggies like squash, pumpkin and carrots make a comforting side dish worthy of a chilly night. The cayenne pepper lends zippy flavor that’s not overpowering.
Creamy Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes
Agave Roasted Parsnips
Sweet and aromatic, this side dish of roasted parsnips nicely spices up any traditional meal. Parsnips are the unsung hero of fall veggies, and this recipe will help you see why.
These sweet and tangy meatballs are great if you’re looking for a new side dish. Since they’re made with cranberry sauce, they fit right in with the other traditional Thanksgiving dishes.
Party Potatoes
As the name implies, these creamy make-ahead potatoes are a party in and of themselves. The garlic powder and chives add zip, and the shredded cheese adds color.
Hot Spinach Apple Salad
With a light sweet-tangy dressing, the spinach doesn’t wilt and the apples retain their crunch. This salad is the perfect prerequisite for a big dinner.