Trisha's Southern Comfort Potluck

For ease and convenience, Trisha's potluck recipe arsenal consists of classic Southern comfort dishes with a few unexpected twists.

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Trisha revisits classic Southern recipes to create a crowd-pleasing spread with some unexpected twists. Vegetarian pot pie and a garlicky grits-and-cornflake casserole are just a few of the items on her comforting potluck menu.

Pimiento Cheese Spread

Trisha blends sweet pimiento peppers, sharp cheddar cheese and mayonnaise in her food processor to create a smooth, cheesy spread for white sandwich bread. For a classic Southern tea party feel, try removing the crusts.

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Chickless Pot Pie

Trisha's vegetarian take on chicken pot pie is just as decadent without the meat. Although the luscious vegetable filling with peas, carrots and potatoes could be a meal on its own, wrapping it in premade pie dough seals in flavor with a crispy crust.

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Asparagus Casserole

This casserole comes together in four hearty layers: asparagus, thinly sliced hard-boiled eggs, cheddar cheese sauce and a crunchy saltine-crumb topping.

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Garlic Grits Casserole

For this simple, comforting casserole, Trisha layers a buttery, crunchy cornflake-crumb topping over smooth and cheesy grits. When preparing the grits, be sure to use an herb-and-garlic cheese — the earthiness of the herbs will add great aroma to the dish.

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Banana Pudding Cake

This elegant yet understated cake is just the dessert to finish off a relaxed potluck dinner with friends and family. Once chilled, the homemade vanilla pudding makes a perfectly smooth filling for Trisha's tender banana cake layers. Simply dust the top with a little confectioners' sugar for a special touch.

Get the Recipe: Banana Pudding Cake