Potluck Recipes

Looking for potluck recipes? Impress friends and family with these crowd-pleasing potluck ideas that range from easy appetizers and sides to elegant dinners and desserts.

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    Champagne Fruit Punch

    1 review

    Toast the happy couple at your next bridal shower with a fun and fruity drink! It’s the perfect refreshment on...


    Cheese Grits & Sausage Breakfast Casserole

    2 reviews

    I can't resist this breakfast casserole. It brings all of my favorites into one dish: creamy grits, tangy cheese, rich...


    Coconut Bread

    2 reviews

    I've received many requests for this recipe. It's easy to make and just a little different from other quick breads...


    Contest-Winning Chocolate Mint Wafers

    27 reviews

    I created these melt-in-your-mouth treats for a cookie exchange, and everyone raved about them. My family requests them often, and...


    Shortbread Meltaways

    6 reviews

    You'll need just five everyday ingredients to stir up a batch of these bite-size cookies from Ruth Whittaker of Wayne,...


    Harvest Sweet Potato Pie

    12 reviews

    Years ago, we baked pies a few days before holiday gatherings and placed them in a tall pie safe on...


    Celery Seed Slaw

    2 reviews

    A simple cooked dressing gives this crisp cabbage mixture a delightful sweet-and-sour flavor my family savors. When I was a...


    Southern Pecan Candy

    1 review

    Unlike traditional pralines, this recipe is spread in a pan, then cut into squares. It is loaded with pecans and...

    Swiss Mushroom Loaf

    5 reviews

    I'm always prepared for recipe requests when I serve this outstanding stuffed loaf. It's excellent not only as an appetizer...


    Makeover Rosemary Muffins

    2 reviews

    In this recipe, we created light, full-flavored muffins that accompany any meal beautifully. While we knocked off a hefty amount...


    Frosted Chocolate Chip Brownies

    6 reviews

    These moist, cake-like brownies are so chocolaty-good that they'll go fast at any get-together. The sour cream ifrosting gives...


    Vegetable Salad Medley

    3 reviews

    I like to take this salad to potlucks because it feeds a lot of people, and it's so easy to...


    Classic Fruit Kolaches

    10 reviews

    We love making these melt-in-your-mouth goodies. For extra fun, use Christmas cookie cutters instead of a biscuit cutter. —Glen &...


    Blueberry Cream Dessert

    8 reviews

    This no-fuss blueberry cream cheese dessert is one of the best layered pies around. —Mildred Sherrer, Fort Worth, Texas


    Peanut Butter Cheesecake Ice Cream

    1 review

    Want something cool and refreshing after your holiday feast? Serve generous slices of a rich, frosty dessert featuring peanuts, cookies...


    Healthier Zucchini Bread

    14 reviews

    This healthier zucchini bread has a golden top, lots of sweet cinnamon flavor and a slimmed-down nutritional profile. It’s perfect...


    Chicago-Style Beef Sandwiches

    11 reviews

    I'm originally from the Windy City so I love Chicago-style beef. These tender sandwiches lend an authentic flavor, and they're...

    German Chocolate Birthday Cake

    10 reviews

    This moist, flavorful cake was the traditional birthday cake at our house when I was growing up. Everyone requested it....


    Soft Chocolate Cookies

    7 reviews

    My family expects the cookie jar to be filled with home-baked goodies year-round. They don't care for nuts but can't...


    Herbed Onion Salad Dressing

    2 reviews

    My dad is an excellent cook and this is one of his favorites. The slightly sweet dressing has plenty of...


    Spice Cake with Frosting

    4 reviews

    My Grandma Susie would take this wonderful cake to barn raisings and to barn dances, where my Grandpa Ward would...


    Mixed Legume Soup

    1 review

    My brother began growing legumes a few years back, so I've been trying many different recipes. Everyone enjoys the comforting...


    Ghoulish Fingers

    3 reviews

    We serve this fun finger food at our annual Halloween party alongside sandwich rolls and condiments.—Marilee Davieau, Allentown, Pennsylvania

    Owl Tree

    1 review

    I have been “cooking” since I was 3 years old. Now I cook for my two teenage sons and bake...


    Contest-Winning Orange Fruit Dip

    5 reviews

    I often take a platter of fruit and this dip to picnics, bridal showers and family events. Depending on the...


    Chili-Lime Snack Mix

    1 review

    Why buy a pricey bagged snack mix when you can easily make a better-tasting one at home? Create a Southwestern...


    Toasted Oatmeal Cookies

    3 reviews

    These down-home-flavored cookies are a family favorite. Toasting the oats gives them an extra nutty flavor. The cookies freeze well...


    Beer-Cheese Appetizers

    1 review

    Featuring kitchen staples like salsa, refried beans, sour cream and two types of cheese, this crowd-pleasing appetizer comes together faster...


    Cream Cake Dessert

    7 reviews

    Folks really go for this light cake with fluffy cream filling. My son first tried this treat while in high...