Looking for Easter potluck ideas? These 13 easy Southern recipes, from baked mac and cheese and potato salad to mini carrot cakes and banana pudding, are perfect for a festive gathering. Crowd-pleasing and full of flavor, they’ll make your Easter celebration delicious and stress-free! Be sure to also check out our Soul Food Easter Dinner Menu for more recipe ideas.
Want to save this recipe?
We'll email you this recipe so you can come back to it later!
Can you believe it’s almost Easter Sunday? I don’t know about you, but for us, this holiday is all about celebrating the Easter spirit, family gatherings, and, of course, the delicious spread of soul food on the dinner table!
What to Bring to an Easter Potluck
We’ve rounded up of our favorite collection of Easter recipes that are perfect for a casual Easter potluck. From potato salad, Southern baked mac and cheese, and soul food spaghetti, plus Easter desserts like mini carrot cakes, pound cake, and banana pudding. These Easter potluck ideas are easy, approachable, and perfect for a Southern Easter party!
Easter Potluck Recipes
Southern Fried Chicken Recipe
Turkey not your thing? Southern fried chicken is a cherished family soul food recipe that brings crispy, golden goodness to our table. It has a delightful crunch on the outside, juicy tenderness within, and the perfect blend of seasonings.
Southern Potato Salad
A black Southern potato salad recipe with the best creamy texture and tangy flavor, featuring ingredients like dill pickle relish, mustard, hard-boiled eggs, and seasonings.
Mini Carrot Cake Bundt Cakes with Walnuts, Cream Cheese Frosting
Our mini carrot cakes are topped with crunchy walnuts and homemade cream cheese frosting. They’re prepared in a mini Bundt cupcake pan, making them the perfect size.
Cornbread Dressing
This African American cornbread dressing recipe is a standout addition to your soul food Easter menu and a true Southern comfort that’s as rich in tradition as it is in taste! It’s made with a blend of moist cornbread and a medley of aromatic veggies like celery, onion, bell peppers, and green onions.
Fried Boudin Balls Recipe
These authentic boudin balls are crispy, golden, and packed with flavor! This easy recipe uses authentic Louisiana boudin sausage and makes the perfect bite-sized snack or appetizer.
Southern Baked Mac and Cheese (with Egg and Evaporated Milk)
Indulge in this baked Southern mac and cheese featuring cheddar, Monterey jack, and mozzarella.
Simple Banana Pudding Recipe with Chessmen Cookies
Our simple banana pudding recipe is a classic Southern dessert made with Chessmen cookies, condensed milk, and instant pudding mix.
Salad Supreme Pasta Salad Recipe
Our Salad Supreme pasta salad recipe is made with zesty Italian dressing, tomato, bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, pepperoni, cheddar cheese, and a homemade seasoning blend.
Soul Food Spaghetti Recipe
Not your average pasta recipe, this soul food spaghetti is made with smoked andouille sausage, onion, and bell pepper. This delicious dish pairs perfectly with fried catfish, collard greens, and cornbread.
Best Green Bean Casserole (with Fresh Green Beans)
Make the best green bean casserole with fresh green beans, Campbell's cream of chicken soup, and crispy fried onions.
Old Fashioned 7-Up Cake Recipe
An old-fashioned 7 Up cake pound cake recipe made in a Bundt pan and drizzled with lemon lime soda glaze. It's super moist, easy to make, with a subtle lemon lime flavor.
Fried Deviled Eggs Recipe with Jalapeño and Bacon
Our fried deviled eggs are an upgrade to your basic deviled egg recipe, made with egg whites fried in panko breadcrumbs, crispy bacon, and fresh jalapeño.
Mimosa Bar Recipes + The Best Champagne for Mimosas
Learn how to create the perfect Mimosa bar for Easter! Elevate your brunch game and treat yourself and your loved ones to these Mimosa bar recipes, complete with tips for the best champagne, a variety of fruit juices, and endless possibilities for customization.
13 Best Southern Easter Potluck Ideas
Ingredients
- 3 pounds russet potatoes
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup dill relish
- 1/4 cup yellow mustard
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- paprika Creole or Cajun seasoning for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Get the recipe for Southern Potato Salad.