20 Classic Church Recipes To Serve Friends and Family

From Sunday supper to a church potluck, we've got you covered.

Whether you're looking for a dish to bring along to a potluck or to make ahead and share for Sunday supper with friends and family, this list has you covered with classic dips, appetizers, sides, mains, and desserts. No matter your level of confidence in the kitchen, there's something here you can make, take, and use to impress.

Baked Mac and Cheese

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"You can assemble the casserole ahead of time. Just put it all together but don’t bake it just yet. Wrap the baking dish tightly, then refrigerate for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 2 months before baking." —Coco Morante, Recipe Developer

Retro Ham Ball

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"Life is busy, and parties take planning! For convenience, you can make the ham ball up to two days in advance." —Kris Osborne, Recipe Developer

Shoofly Pie

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Shoofly pie is a Pennsylvania Dutch dessert with a strong molasses flavor tempered with a buttery spiced crumble topping. It's perfect with a cup of strong coffee.

Instant Pot Collard Greens

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Thanks to the Instant Pot, these tender, smoky collard greens are ready in under and hour. Plus, they're super easy to transport and reheat.

2-Ingredient Country-Style Pork Ribs

Get Recipe: These Saucy, Smoky 2-Ingredient Ribs Are Perfect for Game Day

"These tender, smoky oven-baked country-style pork ribs are perfect for dinners at home, football weekends, or large gatherings. I love how the sauce caramelizes on the ribs and the fat renders to create a beautiful crust around the delicate meat that falls right off the bone." —Jessica Furniss, Recipe Developer

Scotcheroos

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Get Recipe: The Retro Dessert I Take to Every Holiday Party

"From birthday parties to funeral lunches to potlucks, you can count on at least a few types of sweets to end the meal. Scotcheroos are a classic example of an easy but delicious Midwestern bar dessert." —Maren Ellingboe King, Recipe Developer

Million Dollar Deviled Eggs

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Get Recipe: My Million Dollar Deviled Eggs Have a Secret Ingredient (It’s Already In Your Fridge)

"Since deviled eggs are a party food, I usually try to make the filling ahead of time and assemble the eggs right before serving. I will spoon the filling into a heavy-duty Ziploc bag or into a piping bag fitted with a star tip (which is then stored in a larger Ziploc bag) and then leave it in the fridge up to 24 hours ahead." —Irvin Lin, Recipe Developer

Broccoli Salad

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It can be tricky to get something green on everyone's plate at a potluck, but not with this tasty broccoli salad with almonds, bacon and peas.

Easy Jam Cake

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Get Recipe: The Easy Southern Cake I Make for the Holidays

"For the uninitiated, it can seem like a strange combination. A spice cake is spiked with jam, either prepared as a layer cake or a bundt cake, and slathered with caramel frosting. Just trust me when I tell you it is delicious." —Laurel Randolph, Associate Editorial Director

4-Ingredient Mayonnaise Biscuits

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"Two important things to remember for the very best biscuits: keep the ingredients cold and get the oven very hot." —Ivy Manning, Recipe Developer

Homemade French Onion Dip

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Made with caramelized onions and balsamic vinegar, this creamy dip just needs some ruffled chips.

Chocolate Chess Pie

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This classic Southern dessert is fudgy and rich and can easily be made with a store-bought or homemade pie crust.

Cheesy Funeral Potatoes From Scratch

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Impress your friends and family with this completely homemade take on classic funeral potatoes.

Mom's Easy Macaroni Salad

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Made with macaroni, hard boiled eggs, roasted red bell pepper, chopped spring onions, mayonnaise, and sweet paprika seasoning, this is the perfect salad for a summer potluck.

Slow Cooker Cider Pulled Pork

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Pulled pork is a hands-off main that can be served up in a variety of ways. With buns and barbecue sauce, tortillas and toppings, or a spoon of mustard, this one is versatile and delicious.

Spiced Cottage Cheese Dip

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"When dipped into with crispy vegetable sticks and rye chips, there’s nothing better to pique the appetite (and hold you over until your parents are done gabbing with everyone in town and finally sit down to eat)." —Ivy Manning, Recipe Developer