For many Southerners, Sundays spent at your grandparent’s house consisted of two things: Church and Sunday supper. However, there were occasionally times when these pillars of Grandma’s week would converge in the way of a church potluck. Whether it’s your first or you just want to try something other than your usual go-tos, we’ve got a recipe that will be just right.
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Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox
Every church has a side that’s served at every potluck, and our Shout Hallelujah Potato Salad will truly make people shout if it doesn’t become a staple. After just a few bites, folks will be singing the praises of this recipe.
Robby Lozano; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall
A favorite of Southern Living readers, this recipe has just about everything Grandma likes. It’s a little sweet, a little nutty and has some greens thrown in for good measure.
Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Karen Rankin; Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen
Casseroles and church go hand-in-hand and this classic recipe is perfect for a potluck. It’s filling yet fun enough that members of any age might be willing to take a bite.
Antonis Achilleos; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn
These little bites are just as delightful as they sound. The fact that they are brushed with butter makes them Grandma approved.
CAITLIN BENSEL; FOOD STYLING: TORIE COX
You would be telling a tale if you said someone’s grandma didn’t make this for you when you were younger. This sweet treat we Southerners call a salad makes an appearance at nearly every celebration and a church potluck is no exception.
As we’ve already said, Deviled Eggs simply must be served at a church potluck. We’re not even sure you can call it a potluck without them. Our Classic Deviled Eggs recipe is as close to Grandma’s that we could get.
Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Karen Rankin, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen
For those with Texas Grandmothers, you already know a slice of Texas Sheet Cake With Fudge Icing is basically required at every potluck. Our version includes a little bit of a soft drink like Dr. Pepper to really tickle those Texan taste buds.
Will Dickey; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless; Food Stylist: Ali Ramee
Yes, we love coleslaw, but Grandma might just love this Creamy Broccoli Slaw more. Sweet golden raisins and pre-packaged broccoli slaw mix are transformed with this simple recipe.
Looking for something that will feed the masses just as well as the loaves and the fishes? Ham And Noodle Casserole is sure to fill up every member of the congregation.
Make room on the table for a crowdpleaser that only takes 15 minutes to prepare. Our special recipe includes bacon and ground beef so it’s hearty and extra satisfying.
