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Classic Church Potluck Favorites

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A collection of easy, comforting, and crowd-pleasing recipes perfect for cozy gatherings and church potlucks, featuring a cheesy broccoli casserole, layered salad, and classic Jello salad.

Ingredients

  • Fresh broccoli florets (about 4 cups) – steamed until just tender
  • Cheddar cheese, shredded (2 cups)
  • Condensed cream of mushroom soup (1 can, 10.5 oz)
  • Mayonnaise (1/2 cup)
  • Onion powder (1 tsp)
  • Crushed Ritz crackers (1 cup)
  • Butter, melted (3 tbsp)
  • Iceberg lettuce, chopped (1 head)
  • Bacon bits (1 cup)
  • Shredded cheddar cheese (1 cup)
  • Chopped green onions (1/2 cup)
  • Hard-boiled eggs, chopped (3 large)
  • Mayonnaise (1 cup)
  • Sugar (1 tbsp)
  • White vinegar (2 tbsp)
  • Strawberry or cherry Jello (1 package, 3 oz)
  • Boiling water (1 cup)
  • Cold water (1 cup)
  • Pineapple chunks, drained (1 cup)
  • Mini marshmallows (1 cup)
  • Whipped topping (8 oz)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Broccoli Casserole: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Steam broccoli until just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well.
  2. Mix the base: In a large bowl, combine cream of mushroom soup, mayonnaise, and onion powder. Stir in steamed broccoli and 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  3. Assemble: Pour mixture into greased 9×13-inch baking dish and spread evenly.
  4. Prepare topping: Mix crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter. Sprinkle evenly over casserole.
  5. Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
  6. Make the Layered Salad: Toss chopped lettuce, bacon bits, cheese, green onions, and hard-boiled eggs in a large bowl.
  7. Prepare dressing: Whisk mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar until smooth. Pour over salad and toss gently. Chill until serving.
  8. Prepare the Jello Salad: Dissolve Jello powder in boiling water, stirring for 2 minutes. Add cold water and stir again.
  9. Add mix-ins: Stir in pineapple chunks and mini marshmallows. Cool to room temperature, then fold in whipped topping.
  10. Chill: Refrigerate Jello salad for at least 3 hours or until set.

Notes

Do not over-steam broccoli to avoid mushy texture. Toss layered salad gently to prevent bruising lettuce. Fold whipped topping into Jello salad while gelatin is still pourable for light texture. Use gluten-free crackers and dairy-free mayo/whipped topping for dietary adaptations. The casserole can be cooked in a slow cooker on low for 2-3 hours, adding topping in last 30 minutes.

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