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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    Traditional Holiday Stuffing

    4 reviews

    Sausage and sage add a gourmet taste to this stuffing. It's perfect for large family gatherings, but you can also...


    Flip-Flop Cakes

    3 reviews

    I made this cake for a summer birthday party—it would be fun for a beach party or any summer get-together....


    Crunchy Peanut Butter Balls

    10 reviews

    "The first time I made this candy, I knew it was going to be a big hit," writes Janice Brightwell,...


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    Sausage Mushroom Dressing

    1 review

    To go with your turkey entree, how about serving Sausage Mushroom Dressing? The recipe comes from Mary Coleman of Norwood,...


    Bacon Buns

    1 review

    Mary Ann Simkus, Hampshire, Illinois


    Mustard Ham Strata

    3 reviews

    I had this at a bed-and-breakfast years ago. The owners were kind enough to give me the recipe, and I've...


    Banana Cheesecake

    8 reviews

    We have banana trees in our backyard that bear fruit all year. After making banana bread, muffins and cookies, I...


    Three-Meat and Cheese Stromboli

    16 reviews

    This hearty spicy appetizer is a real crowd-pleaser. No one believes me when I tell them it's a simple recipe....

    Fudgy Macaroon Bars

    9 reviews

    Anyone with a sweet tooth will make a beeline for my dessert tray when these rich squares show up. They're...


    Blueberry Torte Squares

    8 reviews

    Super healthy blueberries star in this family-favorite dessert. Can't find fresh blueberries? Frozen work just as well. —Michele Raines, Lyndonville,...


    Creamy Center Cupcakes

    4 reviews

    My mother made these cupcakes from scratch when I was growing up, but I simplified the recipe with a cake...


    Quick Rosemary Focaccia

    3 reviews

    With rosemary and lots of cheese, these bread squares from Shelley Ross of Keytesville, Missouri will make an everyday dinner...


    Company Carrots

    1 review

    These savory dressed-up carrots add color to any meal-and do it with just five ingredients. "Use packaged baby carrots for...


    Makeover Stuffed Potato Appetizers

    5 reviews

    We barely noticed the difference in this lightened-up version of our favorite dish. We tried it with friends and loved...


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    Creamy Beef and Pasta

    8 reviews

    A friend shared the recipe for this fix-it-and-forget-it meal. I often make it for our children when my husband and...


    Best Coconut Cream Pie

    23 reviews

    This is the absolute best coconut cream pie recipe. The filling is my mother-in-law's and the crust is mine. My...


    Verde Sauce

    1 review

    This traditional-tasting Verde Sauce will add some beautiful color to your plate. You'll love the robust garlic flavor.
    Ann...

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    Lime Muffins

    3 reviews

    I bake muffins every Sunday morning, so I'm always trying different ingredients to make them interesting. These citrus muffins are...


    Layered Orange Sponge Cake

    3 reviews

    This recipe's been handed down in my family for 40 years, from a relative who was a French baker. It's...


    Nutty Toffee Popcorn

    1 review

    "I use holiday tins to deliver this sweetly coated popcorn-nut crunch to family and friends on my Christmas list," notes...


    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...


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    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...


    Owl Tree

    1 review

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

    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...


    Baked Ziti

    10 reviews

    From Kalamazoo Michigan, Kim Neer makes this comforting Italian dish with a from-scratch spaghetti sauce, ziti pasta and a generous...


    Yum-Yum Cake

    2 reviews

    This cake has been a family favorite ever since my mom received the recipe from a neighbor. My husband's co-workers...


    Breakfast Scones

    7 reviews

    Add a teaspoon of ground cinnamon with the flour for a tasty variation.