The Best Potluck Casseroles That Will Have Everyone Wanting Seconds

Posté 2026-02-04 21:00:30

19 Potluck Casseroles That Will Have Everyone Asking for Seconds

Cheesy, cozy potluck casseroles are a proven fan favorite, and they're a cinch to whip up and share with a crowd, too. Share one of these casseroles for company—each feeds eight or more—for a totally delish dish that will make you the real MVP at your gathering.

Creamy Corn and Macaroni Bake

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Macaroni and cheese will forever rank as one of the best casseroles for company. This thoroughly modern rendition tip-toes the comfort food concept to gourmet territory. (Don't worry, it's still simple to assemble!). Crispy, salty pancetta, two types of cheese, sweet corn kernels, and a parsley-panko bread crumb topping will have everyone coming back for another scoop. Good thing this potluck casserole makes 10 servings!

Minnesota Hotdish Casserole

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Rachel Marek

This dish, which is also called Tater Tot Casserole, is made using meat, cheese, veggies, canned soup, and Tater Tots. How easy is it? You need just 15 minutes to get it oven-ready. Then bake until it's golden brown and bubbly.

Egg and Bacon Breakfast Casserole

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Jake Sternquist / Food Stylist: Shannon Goforth

Who says potlucks should only serve 'dinner' food? If you want to impress everyone at the potluck, then try serving breakfast instead. Filled with sausage, bacon, onions, and cheese, you're going to be craving this meal at every hour of the day.

Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole

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Even picky eaters are going to love this take on a classic casserole. The combination of chicken, wild rice, and shredded Parmesan cheese is always a crowd pleaser. After assembling the ingredients, freeze overnight. Just remember it takes 24 hours to thaw before bringing it to your next potluck.

Farmers Casserole

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This hearty meal is filled with meat, potato, egg, and cheese. Whether you serve it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, it's going to keep you satisfied. The best part? Since it's so easy to customize, you never have to make it the same way twice. Try adding different veggies or adding some spice with jalapeño Monterey Jack cheese. It's up to you!

Dump and Bake Chicken Parmesan Casserole

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Brie Goldman / Food Styling: Shannon Goforth

Chicken Parmesan is an Italian-night favorite, but breading chicken, making sauce, cooking noodles, etc. is too time consuming when you need to serve a crowd. Enter this one-pan version that serves eight and is ready in about an hour—most of which is baking time.

Twice-Baked Potato Dump Casserole

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Party potatoes are here to stay. And you'll be wild about this riff on the classic, since the cheesy and gooey dish is topped with a generous coating of cheddar cheese and plenty of crunchy bacon crumbles. While it tastes like those fussy twice-baked spuds, this potluck casserole for a crowd is as easy as prep, dump, and bake.

Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

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In case you need a reminder, it's absolutely OK to love ranch dressing as a grown-up. A packet of the signature seasoning blend offers herb-boosted flavor to each and every bite of this three-cheese pasta dish. Mushrooms and bacon lend loads of umami, while chicken adds enough protein to make this one of the most filling (yet easy!) casseroles for potluck dinner.

Johnny Marzetti Casserole

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Rachel Marek. Prop Styling: Addelyn Evans

This hearty Midwestern dish contains all the best ingredients, from ground beef to tomatoes to pasta. Although the recipe is delicious exactly the way it is, you can always customize it by swapping in your favorite cheeses and adding in your favorite veggies. In addition to being one of the best casseroles for company, this dish earns points for tasting even better the next day.

Eight-Layer Casserole

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You're just eight layers away from being on cloud nine! This ground beef recipe results in a luscious and creamy noodle casserole for a crowd. Prep the feeds-eight entrée in advance so you can pop it into the oven for an easy option after a busy day (or, you know, as you stir together a party punch).

Shipwreck Casserole

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Kelsey Hansen

Are you ready to taste the ultimate comfort food? This dish is packed with ground beef, veggies, cheesy hash browns, and cornflakes. The pan might look messy, which is how it got its unique name, but it will be the most delicious casserole you've ever tried.

Puebla Shrimp Rellenos Casserole

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Tender shrimp and chopped poblano peppers combine with cheddar cheese and fresh tomatoes in this easy casserole that's just right for your next potluck. Instead of battering and frying the rellenos, discover similar flavors by layering a flour and egg batter right on top of the shrimp mixture and baking.

Corn Pudding Casserole

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Your guests will be all ears when this potluck casserole takes the stage. It offers a beautiful balance of creamy and crunchy with plenty of cheese inside plus golden-brown bread crumbs that top off the flavorful corn recipe. This serves-16 side dish is perfect to share at any summer gathering—right when corn is at its best.

Classic Green Bean Casserole

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Jake Sternquist

This classic casserole recipe is packed with fried onions, green beans, and cream of mushroom soup. It's the perfect comfort food to serve at any time of the year, although it will be a hit at potlucks and holidays.

French Onion Chicken Casserole

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Grant Webster

If it's not a party without French onion dip, try this rich casserole recipe. It's loaded with creamy chicken, onions, and cheese. As one home cook raved, "So delicious! I really loved this casserole. I definitely recommend serving it with something lighter like a salad. The leftovers reheated well for lunch too."

Cowboy Casserole

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Rachel Marek

Cowboy casserole is a take on classic Tater Tot casserole that's loaded with ground beef, frozen veggies, and cream of mushroom soup. A sprinkle of crumbled bacon on top takes this potluck casserole recipe totally over the top.

Copycat Cracker Barrel Hash Brown Casserole

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Grant Webster. Prop Styling: Gabe Greco

If you're looking for a cheesy potato side dish that everyone will love, choose our copycat casserole recipe. Don't skip on the cheesy topping. It becomes melty and delicious when baked.

Million Dollar Chicken Casserole

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Grant Webster

What makes this potluck chicken casserole recipe worthy of the million dollar moniker? A creamy blend of cottage cheese, cream cheese, and cream of chicken soup. Top the dish with a buttery cracker topping.

Chicken Cobbler Casserole

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Grant Webster

If you need a potluck casserole recipe that's as easy as a dump dinner, make chicken cobbler. Layer in the ingredients and finish with cheesy biscuits and a crunchy onion topper.

Blueberry and Mascarpone-Stuffed French Toast Casserole

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Blaine Moats

Hosting brunch? Make French toast for a crowd! This easy breakfast recipe feeds 12 with no need for standing over the stove or flipping.

Cheesy Broccoli and Rice Casserole

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Jake Sternquist / Food Styling: Shannon Goforth

Every good potluck spread must include veggie side dishes. To appeal to the masses this one includes cheese dip and crushed croutons. The kids at the potluck may not even notice there are vegetables in the mix.