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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    Caramel Fluff & Toffee Trifle

    1 review

    The best part of this stunning dessert is that you need only five ingredients to put it together. —Daniel Anderson,...


    Three-Cheese Potato Souffle

    1 review

    Everyday mashed potatoes become appealingly elegant in Kathy Kittell's extra-cheesy souffle. "This casserole bakes up fluffy and golden-and makes a...


    Scalloped Taters

    17 reviews

    This creamy, comforting slow-cooked side tastes marvelous with almost any main dish and is a snap to assemble with frozen...


    Cheese-Stuffed Twice-Baked Potatoes

    4 reviews

    This is the first recipe I made when I initially became interested in cooking. No one can resist the creamy...


    Pineapple Chicken Kabobs

    7 reviews

    I combined a couple of different kabob recipes to come up with this summer grilling mainstay. The marinade does a...


    Apple Cider Pulled Pork

    6 reviews

    For potlucks and tailgates, we slow-cook pork with cider, onions and spices. These tangy sliders make a winning barbecue plate...


    Pancetta, Pear & Pecan Puffs

    2 reviews

    I was recently at a wedding reception where the menu was all small bites. Here’s my rendition of the pear...


    Slow-Cooker Artichoke-Spinach Dip

    2 reviews

    Little extras, like crumbled feta and red wine vinegar, take this creamy dip of artichoke hearts, spinach and Parmesan to...

    Mom’s Chocolate Bread

    14 reviews

    My mom made this divine chocolaty bread for holidays or at special request. I always think of my family when...


    Beef Enchiladas

    6 reviews

    Canned soups make the sauce in this spicy entree easy to prepare. "It's a good dish to feed a large...


    Peanut Butter Apple Dip

    4 reviews

    Kim Marie Van Rheenen of Mendota, Illinois reports, "At our family gatherings, I'm 'required' to serve this creamy dip -...


    Fiesta Cornbread & Sausage Strata

    1 review

    I like to break away from traditional breakfast bakes, so I experimented and came up with this sweet-savory cornbread and...


    Shredded Beef Barbecue

    5 reviews

    This beef roast simmers for hours in a homemade barbecue sauce, so it's very tender and easy to shred for...


    Spicy Cheese Crackers

    3 reviews

    Making cheese crackers usually means it’s party time at our families’ houses. My brothers frequently try to sneak them behind...


    Italian Pineapple Trifle

    1 review

    My grandmother made this rich, tempting trifle every year for our family’s Christmas Eve celebrations. Now I make it to...


    Peanut Butter Pinwheels

    7 reviews

    These doubly delightful pinwheel cookies are very easy to prepare. They feature the classic combination of peanut butter and chocolate...


    Party Franks

    3 reviews

    These tiny, tangy appetizers have broad appeal. I prepare them often for holiday gatherings, weddings and family reunions. They're convenient...

    Raspberry Coconut Cookies

    4 reviews

    My mother gave me the recipe for these rich buttery cookies. Raspberry preserves and a cream filling make them doubly...


    Brown Sugar Icebox Cookies

    9 reviews

    My daughters and I have been fairly successful competitors at county fairs and baking contests for years. This is one...


    No-Bake Cereal Bars

    32 reviews

    With two kinds of cereal and peanut butter, these bars taste almost like candy. —Pauline Christiansen, Columbus, Kansas


    Happy Trails Snack Mix

    1 review

    Kids and adults at our cowboy party really dug into this colorful snack mix. Both salty and sweet, it has...


    Magnificent Carrot Cake

    6 reviews

    If you’re looking for something a little more traditional, nothing says Easter like a homemade carrot cake covered in rich...


    Brownies in a Cone

    12 reviews

    These brownie-filled ice cream cones are a fun addition to any summer gathering. They appeal to the child in everyone.—Mitzi...

    Fluffy Fruit Salad

    8 reviews

    I like to bring my mom's fruit salad to potlucks. Its smooth sauce combined with all the colorful fruit makes...


    Root Beer Cupcakes

    9 reviews

    Root beer barrel candies and a spice cake-like batter give these cupcakes an old-fashioned flavor. Kids will especially love them!...


    Italian Vegetable Salad

    1 review

    Even our two small children eat their vegetables when I serve this colorful nutritious combination. To make it a main...


    Crispy Butter Cookies

    4 reviews

    These cookies are easy to make and taste so good. They're very crisp and light, perfect with milk or coffee.


    Make Once, Eat Twice Lasagna

    18 reviews

    Our family loves this recipe along with a green salad and garlic bread. It's so handy to have an extra...


    Black & White Spider Cookies

    10 reviews

    Those eight-legged creatures aren't so creepy when you turn them into cookies. Make these treats any time of year—just skip...