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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    Peach Crumb Bars

    8 reviews

    I had the most beautiful peaches and really wanted to bake with them. I started with my blueberry crumb bar...


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    Crusty Homemade Bread

    80 reviews

    Crackling homemade bread makes an average day extraordinary. Enjoy this beautiful crusty bread recipe as is, or stir in a...


    Pizza Macaroni & Cheese

    17 reviews

    My grandma made this for us once when she came to visit and I never forgot just how good it...


    Slow-Cooker Chocolate Lava Cake

    47 reviews

    Everyone who tries this dessert falls in love with it. Using a slow cooker liner makes cleanup a breeze. —Latona...


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    Bourbon Balls

    1 review

    Remember the days at Grandma and Grandpa's house when you made these wonderfully traditional treats? We love these Kentucky Derby...


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    Memaw’s Banana Pudding

    11 reviews

    Creamy and rich, this homemade banana pudding recipe is so easy. Layer it in a trifle bowl for a pretty...


    Pineapple Gelatin Salad

    3 reviews

    My family enjoys this lovely layered salad in the summer with grilled hamburgers. Although I haven't used the recipe long,...


    Lime Gelatin Salad

    8 reviews

    I've made this refreshing recipe more than 100 times over the past 15 years! It can be a salad or...

    California Sushi Rolls

    5 reviews

    These taste as good as any restaurant or store-bought California rolls. Plus, this is one of the easiest sushi recipes...


    Basic Chocolate Pound Cake

    6 reviews

    This chocolate pound cake is one of my favorite cakes to bake. A friend of mine gave me this recipe...


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    Lemon Dream Cheesecake

    52 reviews

    Light and creamy, this lemon cheesecake recipe is just the thing for a spring or summer day. —Bonnie Jost, Manitowoc,...


    Pina Colada Zucchini Bread

    78 reviews

    At my husband's urging, I entered this recipe at the Pennsylvania Farm Show—and won first place! You'll love the cakelike...


    Stuffed Shrimp Appetizers

    1 review

    “This wonderful low-fat treat is delicious, full of flavor, and its presentation makes it especially appetizing. We love it.” Shirley...


    Cream-Filled Cinnamon Coffee Cake

    14 reviews

    Repeat guests often phone ahead to request my cinnamony coffee cake for breakfast. You can prepare it in advance and...


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    Magic Bars

    17 reviews

    These rich bar cookies will melt in your mouth! They’re ideal to have on hand for a snack. —Pauline Schrag,...


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    Pineapple Sheet Cake

    60 reviews

    This sheet cake is perfect for serving to a crowd. It keeps so well that you can easily prepare it...


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    Pecan Tassies

    21 reviews

    These pecan tassies are very good for parties and special occasions. You'll probably want to double the recipe, because they'll...

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    Sour Cream Pound Cake

    142 reviews

    Because I'm our town's postmaster, I can bake only in my spare time. I especially enjoy making desserts such as...


    Nanny’s Fruitcake Cookies

    7 reviews

    My grandmother always made a holiday fruitcake. I turned her recipe into cookies that are perfect anytime, especially with a...


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    Strawberry Mimosas

    2 reviews

    Here's a tasty twist on the classic mimosa. To make refreshing strawberry mimosas friendly for kids or mamas-to-be, substitute lemon-lime...


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    7UP Pound Cake

    63 reviews

    My grandmother gave me my first cake recipe—a pound cake using 7UP—which her grandmother had given to her. On top...


    Lemon Cranberry Sauce

    1 review

    Tangy and refreshing, this quick-fix stovetop sauce will please both guests and the cook! —Robyn Badtke, Green Lake, Wisconsin


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    Huli Huli Chicken

    154 reviews

    I got this grilled chicken recipe from a friend while living in Hawaii. It sizzles with the flavors of brown...

    Bourbon Slush

    1 review

    At our holiday parties, Bourbon Slush is definitely a favorite. Have fun experimenting with different teas when you make it....


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    Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

    23 reviews

    These easy pumpkin cookies are pleasantly spiced. Everyone enjoys the soft, cake-like texture, too. —Lisa Chernetsky, Luzerne, Pennsylvania


    Barbecued Beef Brisket

    2 reviews

    A guest at the RV park and marina my husband and I used to run gave me this flavorful barbecue...


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    Chicken Parmesan Slider Bake

    24 reviews

    Sliders are the perfect finger food for any get-together, and this flavorful chicken Parmesan version won’t disappoint. —Nick Iverson, Denver,...


    Festive Holiday Sliders

    3 reviews

    Turkey sliders with ginger, horseradish and cranberry sauce refrigerate well, so I keep them ready for get-togethers when we bake...


    Kentucky Spoon Bread

    2 reviews

    This is a traditional Kentucky recipe. It’s a popular side dish served all year long. If you’ve never tried spoon...