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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    Marinated Italian Pasta Salad

    3 reviews

    When I have guests coming over or a busy day ahead, I like to make this salad because I prepare...


    Thanksgiving Stuffing

    4 reviews

    "This nicely seasoned stuffing is our favorite for holiday turkeys," reports Denise Goedeken of Platte Center, Nebraska. "It doesn't require...


    Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

    46 reviews

    With the classic combination of chocolate and peanut butter, it's no surprise these are my family's favorite cookies. Because of...


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    Overnight Fruit Salad

    40 reviews

    I first tasted this rich, old-fashioned fruit salad at my wedding reception many years ago. The ladies who did the...


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    7-Layer Bean Dip

    5 reviews

    To make this zesty 7-layer bean dip, you simply layer the ingredients onto a platter. I like to call it...


    Cherry Cheesecake

    26 reviews

    When I worked full time and needed a quick dessert to take to a potluck or a friend's home, this...


    Cheeseburger Soup with Rice

    15 reviews

    I don't have a lot of extra time to spend in the kitchen, so I appreciate that I can cook...


    Old-Time Buttermilk Pie

    6 reviews

    My mother and grandmother made this pie with buttermilk and eggs from our farm and set it on the tables...

    Caramel Pecan Ice Cream Dessert

    21 reviews

    My mother passed this old-time recipe on to me because she knew I'd want to make it. I love desserts—especially...


    Lima Bean Soup

    22 reviews

    A yearly Lima Bean Festival in nearby West Cape May honors the many growers there and showcases different recipes using...


    Cinnamon Nut Coffee Cake

    6 reviews

    On Sundays, friends and neighbors would stop at my Auntie Rae and Uncle Gene's house. Auntie Rae never cooked on...


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    Rhubarb Crumble

    10 reviews

    To tell you the truth, I'm not sure how well my strawberry rhubarb crumble keeps—we usually eat it all in...


    Zucchini Fritters

    31 reviews

    One day I wanted to serve zucchini as a side dish—but I didn't have the time to slice and deep-fry...


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    Peanut Butter Cream Pie

    41 reviews

    During the warm months, it's nice to have this fluffy, no-bake peanut butter pie that's a snap to make. Packed...


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    Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake

    62 reviews

    Mom always made this special chocolate mayonnaise cake for my birthday dessert. It is very moist and has a nice...


    Beef Cabbage Soup

    55 reviews

    When I was a little girl, I helped my parents work the fields of their small farm. Lunchtime was always...


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    Slow-Cooker Potato Soup

    14 reviews

    I like to put twists on my grandmother's recipes, which is what I did with this one. I look forward...

    Slow-Cooker Butternut Squash Soup

    1 review

    Much of the work for this soup can be done in advance, and it keeps all day in the slow...


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    Coca-Cola Cake

    73 reviews

    We live in Coca-Cola country, where everyone loves a chocolaty, moist sheet cake made with the iconic soft drink. Our...


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    Easy Breakfast Strata

    12 reviews

    We start this strata recipe the night before so it's ready for the oven the next day. That way, we...


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    Dirt Cake

    27 reviews

    My mom used to serve this yummy dessert, and I just loved it. It's so fun to eat and a...


    Grinch Punch

    17 reviews

    My family expects to see this frothy green beverage on my buffet each Christmas. It always makes everyone happy. —Janice...


    Hearty Ragu Bolognese

    1 review

    My robust ragu combines ground beef, sausage and chicken. Serve it over any type of pasta, or baked or fried...

    Bacon-Wrapped Tater Tots

    8 reviews

    Indulge in just one of these bacon-wrapped Tater Tots and you’ll taste why they’re a hit with kids of all...


    Mexican Mac and Cheese

    19 reviews

    This Mexican/southwestern casserole of comfort food is high on taste and low on the scale of difficulty—a delicious combination. —Mary...


    Greek Breadsticks

    Get ready for rave reviews with these crisp breadsticks twisted with Greek-inspired goodness. Best served fresh from the oven. —Jane...


    Italian Artichoke-Green Bean Casserole

    3 reviews

    My mother and I made a few small changes to a recipe we found in a cookbook to create this...


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    Peach Cobbler Dump Cake

    26 reviews

    This is one of the best peach dump cake recipes in the world. It's sweet, tender cake with a beautifully...


    Key Lime Bars

    17 reviews

    I love key lime pie, but some people are reluctant to take a whole slice of pie. These bars give...