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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    Southern Cornbread Salad

    18 reviews

    To feed a crowd, especially when I want to make a good impression, I make this eye-popping cornbread salad. It’s...


    Ham & Brie Pastries

    4 reviews

    Growing up, I loved pocket pastries. Now, with a busy family, I need quick bites. My spin on the classic...


    Dreamy Polenta

    I grew up eating polenta, so it’s a must at my holiday gatherings. Traditional recipes require constant stirring, but using...


    Brownie Batter Dip

    13 reviews

    I’m all about the sweeter side of dips, and this brownie-batter variety fits in with my life’s philosophy: Chocolate makes...


    Berry Dream Cake

    14 reviews

    I use cherry gelatin to give a boxed cake mix an eye-appealing marbled effect. It's so festive-looking. Top it with...


    Pork & Chive Pot Stickers

    2 reviews

    Here's my top make-ahead appetizer. They are a lot more nutritious than the ones you get at a restaurant. My...


    Philly Cheese Sandwiches

    4 reviews

    I'm a big fan of cheesesteaks, and in this throw-together recipe my slow cooker does all the work. It's a...


    Meaty Slow-Cooked Jambalaya

    19 reviews

    This recipe makes a big batch of delicious, meaty gumbo. Stash some away in the freezer for days you don't...

    Warm Cider Cranberry Punch

    1 review

    I first made this at an instructional cooking camp. My kids loved it so much that, for a time, they...


    Pineapple Rum Punch

    3 reviews

    I created this with my favorite Bahamian juices. I got the inspiration for it from other Bahama punches I have...


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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...


    Maple-Walnut Sweet Potatoes

    5 reviews

    Topped with dried cherries and walnuts, this side is downright delicious. Even people who aren't into sweet potatoes will grab...


    Slow-Cooker Tzimmes

    1 review

    This slow-cooker tzimmes is a sweet Jewish dish consisting of a variety of fruits and vegetables, and it may or...


    Thomas Jefferson’s Vanilla Ice Cream

    6 reviews

    The third U.S. president is credited with jotting down the first American recipe for this treat. No vanilla bean on...


    Autumn Pumpkin Chili

    32 reviews

    We have this turkey pumpkin chili often because everyone loves it, even the most finicky grandchildren. It’s a definite keeper...


    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...


    Giant Monster Cookies

    29 reviews

    Who can resist gigantic monster cookies chock-full of goodies like chocolate chips, M&M's and peanut butter? If your appetite isn't...

    Caribbean Chipotle Pork Sliders

    4 reviews

    Our favorite pulled pork sliders combine the heat of chipotle peppers with a cool tropical coleslaw. The robust flavors make...


    Brisket Sliders with Caramelized Onions

    1 review

    For a dear friend’s going-away party, I made a juicy brisket and turned it into sliders. If you cook the...


    Black Bean, Chorizo & Sweet Potato Chili

    8 reviews

    Chili is one of my all-time favorite dishes. This recipe takes chili to the next level by changing up the...


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    Nikki’s Perfect Pastitsio

    32 reviews

    My mother used to work so hard in the kitchen to make this classic Greek dish, and the results were...


    Copycat Starbucks Cake Pops

    5 reviews

    When I'm looking for a snack when I go to my favorite coffee shop, their cake pops are usually what...


    Swiss-Onion Bread Ring

    9 reviews

    My pull-apart bread recipe is crisp and golden on the outside, rich and buttery on the inside. Thanks to store-bought...

    Taco Joe Dip

    18 reviews

    My daughter was the first in our family to try this recipe. She thought it was delicious so she passed...


    Simple Saucy Potatoes

    6 reviews

    These rich and creamy potatoes are simple to prepare for potlucks. The saucy side dish always gets rave reviews wherever...


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    Rhubarb Custard Bars

    155 reviews

    Once I tried these rich, gooey bars, I just had to have the recipe so I could make them for...


    Championship Bean Dip

    48 reviews

    My friends and neighbors expect me to bring this irresistible dip to every gathering. When I arrive, they ask, "You...


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    Easy Peanut Butter Fudge

    92 reviews

    My sister shared the recipe for this unbelievably easy peanut butter fudge with marshmallow cream. I prefer using creamy peanut...


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    Bacon-Wrapped Water Chestnuts

    7 reviews

    Whenever I attend a potluck, folks always ask me to make my bacon-wrapped water chestnut recipe—it's become my trademark. I...