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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    Fluted Lemon Cake

    4 reviews

    My great-grandmother used to make this cake, which has been a family favorite for years. You won’t believe it starts...


    Butterscotch Fruit Dip

    1 review

    If you like the sweetness of butterscotch chips, you'll enjoy this warm rum-flavored fruit dip. I serve it with apple...


    French Dip Sandwiches with Onions

    21 reviews

    When I want to impress company, these satisfying sandwiches are my first pick for the menu. I serve them au...


    Apple Cherry Cobbler

    3 reviews

    "THIS cobbler was always topped with fresh whipped cream that we skimmed from a milk pan kept cool in my...


    Avocado Shrimp Salsa

    21 reviews

    I love to make this recipe. Sometimes I eat it all by itself, but it's excellent with tortilla chips, too!...


    Banana Split Supreme

    4 reviews

    This lovely and delightful dessert has the classic flavor of a banana split. It's a cool, creamy treat with no...


    Makeover Chocolate Truffle Dessert

    13 reviews

    The original version of this unbelievably over-the-top truffle dessert tastes like it took all day to make! But after our...


    Snackin’ Granola

    1 review

    Granola's a popular treat with children, and this one couldn't be easier to prepare. I flavor it with lots of...

    Chocolate Strawberry Truffle Brownies

    1 review

    Some of the strawberry jam I put up every year makes its way into these brownies. I like to bake...


    Chutney-Topped Cream Cheese Spread

    1 review

    I've had the pleasure of introducing many of my friends and family to chutney, that sweet and savory fruit sauce....


    Berry-Basil Limeade Jam

    1 review

    My husband and I have fun picking fruit. We ended up with too many strawberries, so it was time to...


    Homemade Pancake Syrup

    5 reviews

    This simple maple syrup cooks up in minutes but leaves a lasting impression. It's best served hot over waffles or...


    Strawberry Surprise Cupcakes

    1 review

    Kids love the fruity surprise tucked inside these cupcakes. They really wow at parties, bake sales and snacktime. —Margaret Wilson,...


    Swedish Rice Ring

    2 reviews

    This recipe, which originated in Sweden, is famous at church suppers with our Minnesota neighbors. It's a delicious addition at...


    Thai Pasta with Spicy Peanut Sauce

    2 reviews

    We love how the whole wheat pasta and crisp, raw vegetables blend with the rich and creamy peanut sauce. The...


    Apple-Raisin Bread Pudding

    25 reviews

    "Our six children love this for breakfast on a chilly morning, but try it for your next party. It makes...


    Holly Wreaths

    6 reviews

    I've never come across another spritz cookie like this - one calling for cream cheese as an ingredient. That helps...

    Layered Tortellini Salad

    8 reviews

    My tempting tortellini salad combines layer upon layer of flavors and textures, and its colors are amazing. It's perfect for...


    Summertime Spaghetti Sauce

    9 reviews

    My husband and I look forward to this flavorful sauce when our tomatoes become so abundant and we need to...


    Peaches & Cream Jelly Roll

    3 reviews

    Cake rolls make a lovely presentation for a party, and they are simple to cut into even slices. My father...


    Lazy Lasagna

    2 reviews

    Using uncooked noodles makes the traditional time-consuming task of preparing lasagna a little easier. A few seasonings boost the flavor...


    Cathedral Window Cookies

    4 reviews

    From her kitchen in Meriden, Connecticut, Diane Sequist shares this treat that's bound to become a family favorite. "These cookies...


    Au Gratin Potatoes

    2 reviews

    I love making homemade recipes for my family. This side dish compliments many main dishes and is so easy to...

    Cherry Mice

    2 reviews

    Say cheese! Our sweet little mice are so cute, you'll want to take a picture. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen


    Savory Mediterranean Orzo

    3 reviews

    If you like to celebrate the season by sampling flavors from around the world, you’ll love this Mediterranean side. The...


    Tomatoes with Buttermilk Vinaigrette

    14 reviews

    We make the most of tomatoes when they are in season and plentiful, and I love an old-fashioned homemade dressing...


    Glazed Persimmon Bars

    1 review

    Persimmons are a brightly colored, glossy orange red skinned fruit. It's an excellent source of vitamin A, a good source...


    Frosted Oatmeal Cookies

    1 review

    A woman in my small Iowa hometown sold these cookies. When my grandmother asked her for the recipe, the woman...


    Aunt Ruth’s Famous Butterscotch Cheesecake

    21 reviews

    Aunt Ruth was our nanny when I was little and made this cheesecake often. Since it had to chill overnight, it...