Most people don't have the time and energy to prepare an involved Thanksgiving feast for the entire extended family. Ease some of the tension that comes with hosting Thanksgiving dinner by transforming your celebration into a potluck. These 30 Potluck Thanksgiving Recipes are a great addition to any meal, whether you are the host or the guest. With this collection, you'll be able to contribute a unique and tempting dish that encompasses delicious autumn flavors.


Easy casserole recipes, soups, appetizers, and even dessert! These delicious components complement your traditional Thanksgiving main dish recipes with ease. No matter who's cooking what, you're sure to have a great variety to choose from when it comes time for the feast with the tasty potluck Thanksgiving recipes below. Enjoy what the day brings, and be thankful for so much great food!

30 Potluck Thanksgiving Recipes

Table of Contents

Potluck Appetizer Recipes

Easy Casserole Recipes

Great Potluck Soup Recipes

Thanksgiving Desserts Fit for a Potluck

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Potluck Appetizer Recipes

While there is certainly no shortage of food at the table on Thanksgiving, sometimes it's nice to have a little pre-meal snack to make sure you don't over do it when it comes time to sit down to dinner. While we've all certainly got our pair of "comfy pants" to slide into after stuffing bellies full of delicious food, leaving the table comfortable AND satisfied is always the preferable option in our book. These tasty and unique appetizer recipes are perfect for your Thanksgiving potluck. Best part? They can easily double as side dishes!

Cranberry and Baked Brie Bites (shown)

Mini Croque Monsieurs

Cheese Stuffed Mashed Potato Puffs

3-Ingredient Bacon Wrapped Dates (shown)

Mini Spinach Tartlets Recipe

Melon Proscuitto Mozzarella Skewers

Smoked Salmon Dip

Almond Goat Cheese and Pomegranate Toasts

Sweet n Spicy Meatballs with Cranberries

Easy Casserole Recipes

Casseroles should be abundant on any great Thanksgiving table. Try any one of these easy casserole recipes, and bring delicious and familiar flavors to the feast this year. We've included great takes on some old classics, like pumpkin mac and cheese, butternut squash gnocchi, and hassle back sweet potatoes. Take your pick from the list below! Any one of these casserole recipes is sure to be a hit on whatever Thanksgiving table they find themselves.

  

Busy Day Ham Casserole

Thanksgiving Dinner Casserole

No-Fuss Pork Chop Casserole

Addie's Green Bean Casserole - Step-by-step video!

Creamy Pumpkin Mac and Cheese (shown)

Great Grandma's Famous Stuffing

Scalloped Hasselback Sweet Potatoes

Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Gnocchi Bake (shown)

Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

Great Potluck Soup Recipes

Soup recipes are the perfect comfort food for a brisk autumn day. They also make the perfect start to any meal. Make your Thanksgiving table complete with a little something to sip on before your meal or during your meal. These soups are easy to make, transport and then reheat, however, they are likely to taste their absolute best when made fresh and served hot. No matter what, these easy soups make great potluck recipes and will make your Thanksgiving table proud.

Copycat Panera Autumn Squash Soup

Cream of Pumpkin Soup

How to Make Roasted Butternut Squash Soup (shown)

Slow Cooker German Soup

Creamy Home-Style Potato Soup

Red Pepper Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons (shown)

Pumpkin and Pear Soup

Bonus! Slow Cooker Fall Harvest Chili

Thanksgiving Desserts Fit for a Potluck

No potluck would be complete without the part of the meal we all look forward to the most -- dessert! These bite size treats will ensure everyone gets at least one, and they are easy to bring along or set out on a dessert table ahead of time. Thanksgiving desserts normally include pies in the traditional pumpkin, pecan, and apple varieties, but why not bring some new ideas to the table? With these festive fall treats, you can bet no one will leave the table without a smile on their face!

Chocolate-Dipped Clementines with Sea Salt

Nutty Acorn Oreo Balls (shown)

Cranberry Swirl Mini Cheesecakes (shown)

Brown Sugar Walnut Turtle Cookie Bars

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