55 Easy Thanksgiving Potluck Ideas to Leave Everyone Feeling Grateful
Any one of these dishes will feed a crowd.
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Planning a Thanksgiving potluck this year? It's a great idea for those who want to get their friends and family involved in the cooking. After all, making a full Thanksgiving dinner is a lot of work! Instead, you can take the stress out of prepping all those Thanksgiving sides and assign a dish or two for your guests to bring. Here's a list of Thanksgiving potluck ideas that will help make the holiday a success. Whether it's a Friendsgiving or a full blown family feast, these recipes are easy to transport and fit for a crowd.
Start with a few Thanksgiving appetizers for all to nibble on. Think: a charcuterie board or a cranberry-pecan cheese ball. Then, divvy up Thanksgiving casseroles like classic stuffing, green bean casserole, and sweet potato casserole. And don't be afraid to try out a fresh veggie side dish like shaved Brussels sprouts salad.
Those on duty for Thanksgiving desserts will get plenty of ideas in this roundup, too: Try mini apple pies or pecan pie bars so you don't have to worry about slicing. Or go all-out with a sky-high pumpkin trifle that will have everyone begging for a second scoop. But no matter what you make, just be sure to recruit some help when it comes to the clean-up!
Mashed Potato Casserole
Everyone loves mashed potatoes, but just wait until they try this mashed potato casserole! It's loaded with bacon, cheese, crispy fried onions, and potato chips.
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Stuffed Turkey Breast
If you're in charge of the main event, this stuffed turkey breast is sure to be a show-stopper! It's easier to carve but still very impressive.
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Green Beans Almondine
You can serve these green beans with just about anything which makes them perfect for a holiday potluck. Not to mention they only take 30 minutes.
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Whipped Goat Cheese
For a starter that's both easy and crowd-pleasing, this creamy whipped goat cheese dip is the way to go. Just keep the crispy pancetta and breadcrumb topping on the side until you're ready to serve.
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Pecan Tassies
This adorable little dessert is like a full pecan pie in bite-sized form! It's a good thing it serves a crowd because it'll be hard to stop at just one.
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Broccoli Wild Rice Casserole
This is how Ree describes her rustic twist on the classic casserole: "It's beautiful, it's tasty, and it really is a cinch to make." Everyone will want a seconds!
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Pumpkin-Shaped Challah
If you're one of those people who aim to impress at a potluck, this recipe is for you! This bread is almost too cute to eat. But it's so darn tasty, everyone will anyway!
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Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board
Let's face it: These days, it's just not a gathering unless there's a charcuterie board. So if you're assigned an appetizer, then have fun building an impressive platter!
Sweet Potato Pie
Making this pie couldn't be easier. The sweet potatoes are cooked in the microwave and you can even use store-bought pie dough if you prefer it.
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Butternut Squash Lasagna
Warm fall flavors, hearty noodles, and lots of cheese—it’s no wonder this dish is always a hit! You can make it as a main course with or without the turkey.
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Jell-O Mold
Jell-O molds are one of those nostalgic desserts that always seem to impress no matter what year it is! They're great to make ahead and best served chilled so you can just pop it in the fridge until you're ready to eat.
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Sausage Stuffing
You can make this light and fluffy stuffing in a casserole dish making it so much easier to carry! It still has all those savory, herby flavors you know and love.
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Roasted Delicata Squash
It doesn't take much to make delicata squash shine! Just toss the veggie with melted butter, sage, seasoned salt, pepper, and parmesan before roasting, and you'll have a flavorful side.
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Broccoli Cheese and Cracker Casserole
Adding buttery Ritz crackers to both the filling mixture and the topping makes this casserole dish almost like a stuffing―a cheesy, creamy, delectable stuffing, that is!
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Apple Butter Cheese Twists
These elegant twists will become your secret weapon when asked to bring a snack. They look so impressive and yet, thanks to store-bought puff pastry, they couldn't be easier to make!
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Pumpkin Sugar Cookies
If you're a fan of caky cookies, you'll fall in love with this treat. These moist, puffy cookies are packed full of cozy spices. They're the perfect grab-and-go dessert to finish off your Thanksgiving feast!
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Spinach Casserole
The Thanksgiving casserole you never knew you needed, this spinach side dish is creamy, crunchy, and so satisfying. The crispy panko and fried onion topping takes it to the next level.
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Potato Rolls
Whether you serve them up as dinner rolls or slider buns for your slices of turkey, these potato rolls are worth a try. You'll have yet another reason to love potatoes!
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Cranberry-Brie Bites
The melty brie, flaky puff pastry, and sweet-tart cranberry sauce will have everyone reaching for seconds of this bite-sized snack! The recipe is very easy to double for a crowd.
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Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Move over mashed potatoes! These mashed sweet potatoes are the ultimate side to roasted turkey. A little maple syrup, brown sugar, and half-and-half make them creamy and flavorful!
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Georgia Goode is the Senior Food Editor/Writer at ThePioneerWoman.com. When she’s not editing recipes and sneaking bites from the test kitchen, you can find her scouting out the best eats around town and dreaming up dinner party menus with friends.
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