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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    German Potato Salad for a Crowd

    5 reviews

    A dear German friend gave me this recipe. I take this satisfying potato salad to gatherings all year-round. The seasonings...


    Chocolate Angel Cupcakes with Coconut Cream Frosting

    7 reviews

    Sweeten any meal with these fun, frosted chocolate cupcakes that take just minutes to make. The finger-licking flavor packs far...


    Garden Cucumber Salad

    3 reviews

    If you like cucumber salad like I do, this one’s a cool pick. It’s a mix of fresh veggies, feta...


    Triple Chocolate Cookie Mix

    1 review

    Everyone likes a good old-fashioned cookie mix—and this one is especially popular with chocoholics! Tie the prep and baking directions...


    Mint Angel Cake

    1 review

    One sight of this lovely cake will have guests saving room for dessert! For an easy garnish, sprinkle with crushed...


    Stromboli

    3 reviews

    Feeding teenagers is what this recipe is perfect for! It freezes well, so it's handy to quickly reheat in the...


    Cherry-Chicken Pasta Salad

    2 reviews

    The Women in Mission group at my church always receives compliments for this sweet and savory salad.


    Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls

    5 reviews

    "It's a tradition for my sister and me to bring these chocolaty confections to functions and family gatherings," notes Rhonda...

    Apple Mallow Salad

    3 reviews

    I enjoy picking fresh apples at local orchards, and using both red and green apples makes this a festive-looking salad...


    Berry Compote Topping

    1 review

    “This recipe is fantastic served over toasted slices of pound cake as well as warm-from-the-oven biscuits!” Try it over ice...


    Sausage-Stuffed Red Potatoes

    2 reviews

    My husband and I have a large garden and we always plant red potatoes so I am always trying to...


    Cinnamon Roll Cream Cheese Coffee Cake

    2 reviews

    Cheesecake, coffee cake and cinnamon rolls—all rolled into one! —Deanna Smith, Meridian, Idaho


    Potluck Sloppy Joes

    7 reviews

    For a change of pace, Rick suggests swapping out the green pepper in these tasty sloppy joes for an Anaheim,...


    Date-Filled Sandwich Cookies

    2 reviews

    Of all the cookies I've baked over the years, these have remained one of my all-time favorite. The dough is...


    Chuck Wagon Mac

    1 review

    If you like, you can vary this dish by using a macaroni and cheese mix with wheel- or shell-shaped pasta...


    Double-Cheese Ham Souffle

    2 reviews

    I've made this for holiday breakfasts and shower brunches. It's a big hit. It's also a welcome change at covered-dish...


    Colorful Caesar Salad

    2 reviews

    We guarantee you'll enjoy our take on this classic salad. The dressing can be prepared up to 3 days in...

    Sweet Tooth Treats

    3 reviews

    I remember Mom would have these yummy snacks waiting for us kids when we got home from school. Now I...


    Festive New York-Style Cheesecake

    6 reviews

    My mother-in-law received this recipe from an Italian friend many years ago. I added the chocolate-nut crust. It's our favorite...


    Chiles Rellenos Souffle

    1 review

    After we spent the night at our friends’ house in Arizona, we awoke to the tantalizing aroma of an egg...


    Three Potato Salad

    12 reviews

    This pretty salad - made with white, red and sweet potatoes - tastes as good as it looks. The mild...


    Scalloped Potatoes and Hamburger

    4 reviews

    This reliable recipe has been in the family for years. I like the fact that it uses everyday ingredients so...


    Licorice Caramel Candy

    3 reviews

    These delicious treats are a fun cross between caramels and licorice. I always get compliments on them, especially from those...

    Connie’s Tortellini Salad

    3 reviews

    Toss satisfying cheese tortellini and mozzarella with refreshing veggies for a substantial potluck salad. Sometimes I keep a bowl of...


    Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns

    6 reviews

    I never baked much bread—much less hamburger buns—until I worked as a baker at a ranch camp. This recipe from...


    Fudge-Topped Brownies

    6 reviews

    If you love brownies and fudge, why not combine the two? Mix up a pan of these exquisite brownies for...


    Coffee-Braised Roast Beef

    2 reviews

    This recipe has been a family tradition since 1974. The meat is quick and flavorful, so it's a nice welcome...


    Melt-In-Your-Mouth Lemon Cutouts

    3 reviews

    Full of lemony flavor, these cookies are great for any time of year and always popular with family and friends.—Patricia...


    Apple Spice Cake Trifle

    1 review

    We like this cake because it's economical, looks elegant and tastes delicious. Our friends enjoy it.—Norma Lee Ingle, Swan, Iowa