Our Favorite Fall Side Dishes That Belong at Your Next Potluck

Sheet Pan Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

Recipe: Sheet Pan Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

Bring some cozy fall flavor to the potluck with this twist on mac and cheese. Butternut squash adds (healthy) richness, panko crumbs bring an irresistible crunch, and the sheet-pan prep makes it easy and fast.

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Slow-Cooker Green Beans

Thanksgiving Sides: Root Vegetable Gratin — Iain Bagwell

Recipe: Slow-Cooker Green Beans

Free up your stovetop and lessen your cook time by throwing this recipe into your slow cooker for a few hours. The trick to a crowd-pleasing Southern side dish? Adding bacon. It just makes everything a little bit more flavorful, including these old-fashioned green beans.

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Classic Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes

Recipe: Classic Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes

A hearty scalloped potato casserole offers a welcome option to classic mashed potatoes. Not to mention, you don't have to worry about the texture going downhill as it sits on the potluck table. For a delicious twist, try Gruyère cheese instead of Parmesan.

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Savory Corn Pudding

Recipe: Savory Corn Pudding

Fresh thyme adds a savory twist to the sweetness of corn pudding. Though it's often overlooked as a potluck side, corn pudding will always fit in perfectly with all of the classic casseroles, like green bean and squash.

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Old-School Squash Casserole

Recipe: Old-School Squash Casserole

The crunchy, buttery cracker topping on this traditional Southern recipe keeps everyone coming for more. If you show up to the potluck with this classic comfort food, you're guaranteed to take home a scraped-clean baking dish.

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Loaded Cauliflower Casserole

Recipe: Loaded Cauliflower Casserole

Here's a lower-carb, but not lower-flavor, side dish that will appeal to everyone. Traditional loaded potato-skin toppings like cheese, bacon, and chives make this casserole a comfort-food dream.

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Herbed Wild Rice Dressing

Cornbread Dressing with Kale and Bacon — Iain Bagwell

Recipe: Herbed Wild Rice Dressing

Be prepared to receive rave reviews all night long—because this fall-inspired side dish is nothing less than amazing. Earthy wild rice is combined with crisp apple, celery, red onion, toasted walnuts, fresh parsley and sage, and buttery sourdough bread cubes.

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Cowboy Casserole

Recipe: Cowboy Casserole

If your potluck crowd includes kids, this tater tot-topped dish will steal the show. The taco-seasoned ground beef, chiles, and cheese make a savory southwestern combo under the 'tots, and it just looks fun,

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Slow-Cooker Collard Greens with Ham Hocks

Recipe: Slow-Cooker Collard Greens with Ham Hocks

Let these easier-than-easy collards wow the crowd. With only 15 minutes of prep time, this recipe lets the collard greens cook with ham hocks low and slow in your trusty slow cooker.

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Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows, Pecans, and Cornflakes

Recipe: Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows, Pecans, and Cornflakes

It might be a controversial take, but why wait until Thanksgiving to break out the marshmallow-topped sweet potatoes? This version, adding the crunch of cornflakes and pecans to offset all of the fluffy creaminess, will have family asking you to whip it up again for the holidays.

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Classic Okra And Tomatoes

Recipe: Classic Okra And Tomatoes

You can't go any more classic than this Southern pairing of okra and tomatoes. The ingredients get wonderfully stewed together and taste amazing when served over rice.

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Roasted Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese

Recipe: Roasted Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese

Introducing the perfect twist on our classic macaroni and cheese. Roasted broccoli makes the creamy, cheesy casserole just a little more interesting in terms of flavor and texture. When taking macaroni and cheese to a party or potluck, this recipe makes sure it's anything but boring.

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Harvest Salad

Recipe: Harvest Salad

It's pretty, it's a welcome partner to a rich casserole, and it's bursting with fall bounty. This colorful salad brings roasted veggies, crisp apple slices, and crunchy pecans together with a tangy-sweet orange maple dressing

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Savory Sweet Potato Bread Pudding

Recipe: Savory Sweet Potato Bread Pudding

This colorful casserole is packed with fresh fall ingredients and baked in a rich Parmesan custard with smoky bacon, spinach, and chunks of roasted sweet potatoes. It'll be a standout side dish on the potluck table.

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Wild Rice with Mushrooms

Recipe: Wild Rice with Mushrooms

A hearty rice side elevated with sautéed sweet onion and fresh mushrooms makes a simple yet crowd-pleasing option. Requiring only seven ingredients and thirty minutes of prep time, it's a low-maintenance pick.

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Parker House Rolls

Recipe: Parker House Rolls

These homemade yeast rolls are a step above the rest. Coated in melted butter and topped with flaky salt, these are always a welcome add-on to any party or potluck.

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Okra and Chickpeas in Fresh Tomato Sauce

Recipe: Okra and Chickpeas in Fresh Tomato Sauce

A tangy tomato sauce lightly covers the fresh ingredients in this recipe. Okra, tomatoes, and chickpeas make up the bulk of the flavorful side dish.

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Black-Eyed Pea and Grain Salad

Recipe: Black-Eyed Pea and Grain Salad

Inspired by Southern favorite Texas Caviar , this colorful salad is packed with black-eyed peas, corn, and bell pepper; while a tangy sauce with a spicy kick holds it all together. Trust us, this one is a crowd-pleaser.

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Pumpkin-Buttermilk Biscuits with Crispy Ham and Honey Butter

Recipe: Pumpkin-Buttermilk Biscuits with Crispy Ham and Honey Butter

We're betting these biscuits go quickly at the potluck. The pumpkin gives them that perfect fall color, and adding savory ham and sweet butter puts them over the top.

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Spicy Grilled Corn Salad

Recipe: Spicy Grilled Corn Salad

Shake up the sideboard by bringing this spicy salad inspired by Mexican-style street corn. If your potluck has a casual cookout vibe, this recipe offers the perfect accompaniment.

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Tortelloni-and-Grilled Vegetable Salad

Recipe: Tortelloni-and-Grilled Vegetable Salad

Don't be afraid to mix up the vegetables in this tortelloni salad, depending on your favorite fall produce. Grilling the veggies takes this pasta salad to the next level.

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Slow-Cooker Sweet Potatoes with Bacon

Recipe: Slow-Cooker Sweet Potatoes with Bacon

When you don't have to worry about packing and layering sweet potatoes into a baking dish, using the fall-favorite ingredient seems even more appealing. A little salty, a little sweet, and oh-so-tasty, this slow-cooker recipe is going to be a family favorite.

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