Known by many names, these church luncheon recipes fill every church basement and fellowship hall throughout the South.
This compilation is full of delightful dips and fan-favorite casseroles.
From theclassic cold saladsto our best-ever cakes, these church food recipes are definitely worth praising.
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And praise we shall.
you’ve got the option to taste the subtle apple flavor and warm spice notes in every slice.
Shout Hallelujah Potato Salad
Thename says it all.
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This classic potato salad was practically made to be a church potluck staple.
Mama’s Fried Chicken
Consider this the ultimate church potluck all-star.
Add some mashed potatoes, collard greens, and biscuits?
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You’re set with a happy congregation.
Bring with a pot ofvegetable soup.
Oven-Roasted Corn on the Cob
Not every vegetable has to be in casserole form.
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Roll out some corn on the cob, and watch every snap them up.
Cut each cob in half for buffet-sized servings.
It’s the perfect dish to bring when you almost forgot altogether.
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(It happens.)
Tarragon Chicken Salad
Dress up classic chicken salad with lemon and tarragon.
Chopped pecans, Granny Smith apples, celery, and red onion give amazing crunch.
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Ham-and-Vegetable Cobbler
We have to serve up salty, cubed ham somehow.
It’s practically a rule.
This savory cobbler uses frozen veggies for ultimate ease.
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Pear Salad
The church hall might be the only place some Southerners still see this retro salad.
It’s made with lettuce, canned pears, mayonnaise, Cheddar cheese, and maraschino cherries.
King Ranch Chicken
This Tex-Mex dish is a familiar face at our parties and potlucks.
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This cheesy casserole is a no-brainer.
This is the perfect casserole for a crowd.
It’s chock-full with chicken, pasta, mushrooms, and Parmesan cheese.
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Chicken-and-Wild Rice Casserole
There are few things that belong together as much as chicken and rice.
This crowd-pleasing casserole gets a special crunch from water chestnuts.
Dressed up and dreamy, this dish calls for only four ingredients.
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This might be our most popular rendition ever.
We’re not retiring this recipe anytime soon.
Old-School Squash Casserole
No matter the season, you’ll see this classic on the fellowship spread.
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Classic Deviled Eggs
It’s not all about the hot dishes.
A tray of well-seasoned deviled eggs will disappear quicker than any casserole.
Quiche Lorraine
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Fast and fancy, quiche is never a bad idea.
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Popular first in the 70s, this recipe has always been beloved bySouthern Livingreaders.
Creamy Egg Strata
This brunch classic lets simplicity rule.
Bread, eggs, cheese, and a creamy filling make it a Southern Sunday staple.
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These make-ahead potatoes are the perfect side dish.
White Lightning Chicken Chili
This hearty chicken chili comforts those nursing wintertime sniffles.
And it lives up to its name, ready in just 30 minutes.
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Tomato Tea Sandwiches
This quick recipe is a big-batch, portable version of the Southern-favorite tomato sandwich.
The secret ingredient that takes the flavors over the top?
A bit of our famousSummer Sauce.
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This one is the perfect make-ahead option that can chill in the fridge the night before church.
This has been our go-to recipe for decades, and it’s as reliable as church on Sunday.
If you want to mix up the classic, try our new recipe forPimiento Cheese Sausage Balls.
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This sweet and salty combination tastes like nostalgia to us.
Mamas of little ones will thank you.
Best Waldorf Salad
This classic salad has been an entertainer’s trusty friend for decades.
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It comes together quickly but always looks pretty.
Hot Chicken Salad
Transform your favorite summer dish into a bubbling, hot chicken salad casserole.
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