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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    Patriotic Dessert

    16 reviews

    I took this patriotic dessert to a luncheon and came home with dozens of requests for the recipe! It was...


    Strawberry Pies

    3 reviews

    How do you remember how to spell dessert correctly? In this case, double the “S” for double the deliciousness in...


    Chili for a Crowd

    8 reviews

    This chili for a crowd was handed down to me by my aunt, who said she got it from a...


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    Nebraska’s Stuffed Beef Sandwiches

    16 reviews

    When I moved to Nebraska, I discovered many ethnic foods that I had never heard of before. A friend introduced...


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    Italian Christmas Cookies

    53 reviews

    A single batch of these ricotta cheese cookies is never enough. I usually make one to give away and two...


    Tomato Bacon Cups

    18 reviews

    These savory biscuits have a flavorful tomato and bacon filling. “I got the recipe at a friend’s house one Thanksgiving,”...


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    Grandma’s Pea Soup

    7 reviews

    My grandma's pea soup recipe was a family favorite. What makes it different from any other pea soups I have...


    Garden Tomato Relish

    19 reviews

    What a great way to use your garden harvest—and have a tasty relish on hand for hotdogs, hamburgers and other...

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    Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies

    66 reviews

    My mother insisted that my grandmother write down one recipe for her when Mom got married in 1942: the how...


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    Creamy Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes

    4 reviews

    "These nicely seasoned potatoes are so fresh-tasting and creamy that there's no need for extra butter or gravy," writes Natalie...


    Orange-Glazed Pork Loin

    15 reviews

    This is one of the best pork recipes I've ever tried. My family looks forward to this roast for dinner,...


    Beefy Wild Rice Soup

    10 reviews

    Living in central Wisconsin, we experience many days of snow and cold temperatures. I like to prepare soup often, especially...


    Black Walnut Cookies

    6 reviews

    Black walnuts, which have a more distinctive flavor than traditional English walnuts, have a short shelf life. It's best to...


    Iced Raspberry Tea

    22 reviews

    Frozen raspberries lend fruity flavor and lovely color to this pretty iced tea that's good throughout the year. The recipe...


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    Beef Stew for a Crowd

    Beef stew always seems to be popular at large gatherings. Everyone likes this hearty combination of beef, potatoes, carrots, celery...


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    Cinnamon Monkey Bread

    27 reviews

    Is it possible for four kids to cook together without total chaos in the kitchen? Yes, with the right recipe!...


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    Coleslaw for 50

    1 review

    With this tried-and-true recipe, you can steer clear of the deli counter and make homemade coleslaw with confidence. It pairs...

    Vanilla Chocolate Chip Cake

    10 reviews

    I'm a teenager who loves to bake and have won several ribbons at the county fair. When we're asked to...


    Hawaiian Dessert

    9 reviews

    Chilled, fluffy, Hawaiian desserts like this one are a satisfying way to finish off a big meal. I got the...


    Dr Pepper BBQ Sauce

    17 reviews

    My family is stationed in Italy with my husband, Lt. William Robert Blackman. William grew up in Memphis, Tennessee, and...


    Maple Pecan Tarts

    2 reviews

    I absolutely love pecans. I combine them with maple and vanilla to create the ultimate tart, made even richer with...


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    Party Appetizer Meatballs

    11 reviews

    These are a favorite at parties and gatherings. The recipe is easy, and the meatballs can be made well ahead...


    Applesauce Muffins

    64 reviews

    These are such a popular item at the restaurant I own that I had the recipe printed on a card...

    Chocolate Chow Mein Clusters

    6 reviews

    Chocolate and peanuts are two of my favorite treats, and the combination in this recipe, along with butterscotch, gives this...


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    Cookie Jar Gingersnaps

    48 reviews

    My grandma kept two cookie jars in her pantry. One of the jars, which I now have, always had these...


    Peanut Butter Eggs

    7 reviews

    These easy-to-make confections are a must for me at Easter. Have youngsters help shape the eggs, then reward them with...


    Black Bottom Cupcakes

    20 reviews

    This recipe's been in our family for years, but these cupcakes still go quick each time I make them. So...


    Cherry Cookies

    20 reviews

    With a tall glass of ice-cold milk, a couple of these cherry cookies really hit the spot for dessert or...


    Sopaipillas

    18 reviews

    Light, crispy pastry puffs, sopaipillas are a sweet way to round out a spicy meal. We love to serve them...