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55 Thanksgiving Potluck Recipes Guaranteed To Be The Most Popular At The Party

Thanksgiving potluck = The dessert table is gonna be stacked. 😍

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charcuterie board shaped like a turkey
PHOTO: RYAN LIEBE; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON

If you're looking to host (without any stress) at any point this holiday season, potlucks are the BEST, especially on Thanksgiving. Why? Because someone else is hosting, you don't have to be on turkey duty, and can instead focus on all the fun Thanksgiving side dishes, Thanksgiving appetizers, or Thanksgiving desserts that will get you invited back for holidays to come. Whether you're bringing the cranberry stuffing or the mashed potato casserole, these 55 easy Thanksgiving recipes are perfect for feeding a crowd at a potluck. We're pretty sure you'll get major points if you bring some Thanksgiving jungle juice. 😉

Instead of focusing on all the more traditional Thanksgiving foods (we're looking at you, green bean casserole and mashed potatoes), bring a batch of Turkeytinis or our sparkling apple cider sangria, and plenty of fun appetizers to share. We're pretty partial to our turkey cheese ball and this too-cute Turkuterie, but our baked feta bites, our cranberry brie pull-apart bread, and our caramelized onion & goat cheese bites are crowd-pleasers too.

Going to a potluck-style Thanksgiving also automatically means that the dessert table is going to be stacked. If you still have room, you'll want to make a couple trips for our favorite Thanksgiving desserts that go beyond pie, our top Thanksgiving cookies, and our best Thanksgiving cakes. Our recipes for mini pumpkin pies, lemon cranberry cheesecake bars, and pumpkin cheesecake lasagna are not only delicious, but they're easy to make for a big group too!

On a time crunch (or have a bigger crowd than you anticipated)? Check out our favorite last-minute Thanksgiving appetizers, Thanksgiving punch recipes, and our all-time favorite no-bake holiday desserts. And if you're serving a smaller group, we've also got tons of ideas on how to make Thanksgiving dinner for two.

1

Sweet Potato Crescent Bites

sweet potato crescent bites
PHOTO: JOSEPH DE LEO; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER

Just like our famous cranberry brie bites, these little guys are hard to put down! They're the perfect amount of sweet and savory, so you can serve them before or after the big meal.

Get the Sweet Potato Crescent Bites recipe.

2

Cranberry Bacon Green Beans

roasted green beans with bacon, shallots, and pieces of feta
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

It takes just a little effort to take eating your vegetables from a “have to” to a “want to,” and these green beans are a perfect example. Some crispy bacon, sweet cranberries, and creamy goat cheese enhance these into a Thanksgiving side dish that everone will be cheering for.

Get the Cranberry Bacon Green Beans recipe.

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3

Gnocchi Stuffing

gnocchi and sausage stuffing in a white baking dish
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON

Heading to Friendsgiving and need a fun, different dish? This gnocchi stuffing is a creative twist on classic stuffing everyone will love. Using gnocchi instead of bread gives you dumpling-like bites with all the traditional flavors of Thanksgiving.

Get the Gnocchi Stuffing recipe.

4

Turkey Leg Rice Krispies

rise krispies shaped like turkey legs covered in chocolate with a white chocolate bone
PHOTO: RYAN LIEBE; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON

What’s better than scoring a turkey leg at the holiday dinner table? Answer: snagging one of these gooey marshmallow and chocolate treats. One of the great things about Rice Krispies treats is that they can easily be molded and cut into all sorts of fun shapes, making these mock turkey legs simple enough to add to your party plans. Plus, they’ll keep even the vegetarians around your table happy.

Get the Turkey Leg Rice Krispies recipe.

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5

Turkuterie

charcuterie board shaped like a turkey
PHOTO: RYAN LIEBE; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON

It’s a tail as old as time: It’s the evening after Thanksgiving dinner, and your guests don’t want a full meal but are feeling a little peckish. Try a bird of a different feather this year, and serve this festive and impressive fruit and cheese display as the centerpiece of your holiday dessert table. We’ve packed this cheese board with fruits and cheeses appropriate for an autumnal after-dinner snack that everyone will want to gobble up!

Get the Turkuterie recipe.

6

Mashed Potato Casserole

mashed potato casserole
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: Taylor Ann SPENCER

This recipe begins—as you might expect—with classic mashed potatoes. We then add herb-infused milk and some cream cheese, then fold in the secret ingredient—eggs! Eggs are stirred in before baking to lighten up the potatoes, and they help the mixture “soufflĂ©â€ a bit in the oven.

Get the Mashed Potato Casserole recipe.

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7

Stuffed Mushrooms

stuffed mushrooms with breadcrumbs
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE

To make these, we stuff baby bella mushrooms with garlicky, herby breadcrumbs and plenty of cheese. Stuff them ahead of time and bake them off when you're ready for the most Thanksgiving-friendly appetizer ever.

Get the Stuffed Mushrooms recipe.

8

Turkeytini

creamy cocktail topped with a turkey shaped like a reese's cup
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON

There’s nothing better than the combination of a dessert and cocktail. Shaken and poured into a chilled glass, dessert cocktails are the ultimate end-of-the-night treat, especially when they include mocha and bourbon. This boozy Turkeytini has all you need to complete your Thanksgiving feast with the decadent blend of creamy Baileys Irish cream, chocolate liqueur, KahlĂșa, and bourbon.

Get the Turkeytini recipe.

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9

Garlic & Herb Turkey Roulade

swirls of garlic and herb inside sliced turkey
PHOTO: RYAN LIEBE; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDS

Sometimes, roasting a whole turkey is just too much of an undertaking. A roulade, though? It's surprisingly easy (we swear!), super-flavorful, and much easier to carve. Perfect served with a side of mashed potatoes and some tart cranberry sauce.

Get the Turkey Roulade recipe.

10

Cranberry Brie Pull-Apart Bread

pull apart bread with cheese and cranberry sauce
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Pull-apart bread reaches a whole new level, thanks to brie and cranberry sauce. Use your favorite homemade sauce recipes, but store-bought works too if you're short for time.

Get the Cranberry Brie Pull-Apart Bread recipe.

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11

Stuffed Turkey Breast

gouda, mushroom, and bacon stuffed turkey breast with lemon cream sauce
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

A savory mushroom and bacon filling keeps this roasted turkey breast juicy while making it fancy and hearty enough to take the place of a whole bird on the holiday table. If you end up with leftover filling, you can even use it as a pre-dinner snack!

Get the Stuffed Turkey Breast recipe.

12

Caramelized Onion & Goat Cheese Bites

caramelized onion and goat cheese bites
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI ; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

Little puff pastry squares get topped with caramelized onions and a little crumbled goat cheese for an easy appetizer that always wows. The final step is a light drizzle of honey for that salty sweet combination everyone will love.

Get the Caramelized Onion & Goat Cheese Bites recipe.

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13

Pear Salad

pear salad
ANDREW BUI

This simple yet satisfying wintery salad packs a flavorful punch with slightly smoky seared pears, creamy blue cheese, and ultra-crunchy candied pumpkin seeds. Tied together by a sweet-sour honey vinaigrette, it’s the perfect holiday side to bring to a potluck.

Get the Pear Salad recipe.

14

Sparkling Apple Cider Sangria

sparkling apple cider sangria with apple slices and cinnamon sticks
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON

If you’re looking for a Thanksgiving cocktail that will keep your guests going back for just one more glass, this is the recipe you should reach for. Our apple cider sangria is a fan-favorite, but this bubbly version feels a bit fancier, making it extra worthy of your holiday dinner.

Get the Sparkling Apple Cider Sangria recipe.

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15

Cranberry Apple Pie

cranberry apple pie with a sugared pie crust
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Here, we gave apple pie an extra-special spin by adding sweet-tart cranberries. They guarantee your pie will stand out on the dessert table at any and every potluck this fall.

Get the Cranberry Apple Pie recipe.

16

Cranberry-Apple Sangria

cranapple sangria in a wine glass
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON

This recipe is fairly traditional but with a holiday twist, featuring flavors like tart cranberries and warm cinnamon. Seltzer isn’t so authentic, but we like this addition because it makes the drink a little less potent, so guests can indulge in more than one glass.

Get the Cranberry-Apple Sangria recipe.

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17

Fluffy Potato Rolls

fluffy potato rolls
Andrew bui

These are truly the fluffiest. Dinner. Rolls. Ever. Fresh out of the oven, each roll has a crispy bottom, buttery top, and unbelievably soft center.

Get the Fluffy Potato Rolls recipe.

18

Funeral Potatoes

creamy cheesy potatoes with a buttery cornflake topping
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER

The story goes that these bubbling beauties were named so after becoming a traditional comfort food for post-funeral gatherings. While we can get behind that—they are basically comfort in a pan—we prefer to eat them on happier occasions too, especially holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Get the Funeral Potatoes recipe.

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19

Pumpkin Lasagna

pumpkin lasagna in a white casserole dish
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON

In this lasagna, pumpkin adds the ideal sweet touch to this cheesy, comfort food dream. We amp up our creamy pumpkin mixture with maple syrup and fresh nutmeg, resulting in the perfect sweet-savory dinner, whether we're looking for a cozy weeknight main or the star of our non-traditional Thanksgiving dinner.

Get the Pumpkin Lasagna recipe.

20

Cranberry Whipped Feta Dip

whipped garlic and herb feta, topped with fresh cranberry sauce, pistachios, and honey
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: SIMON ANDREWS

Fresh feta cheese is combined with herbs, garlic, and cream cheese, whipped until super-smooth, then topped with tart homemade cranberry sauce, toasted pistachios, and honey. The result is a salty, creamy, sweet, tart, and absolutely irresistible dip that's perfect for a last-minute potluck.

Get the Cranberry Whipped Feta Dip recipe.

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