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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    Mixed Olive Crostini

    5 reviews

    These little toasts are pretty and irresistible—they’re always a big hit. Even though they look as if you fussed, the...


    Strawberry Banana Pudding

    4 reviews

    I add in additional fruit to get a little closer to all those servings you need every day. You can...


    Marinated Cheese

    9 reviews

    This special appetizer always makes it to our neighborhood parties and is the first to disappear from the buffet table....


    Salmon Salad-Stuffed Endive Leaves

    2 reviews

    Salmon creates an elegant appetizer in this vibrant recipe. It’s simple to prepare and can even be made ahead of...


    Cheese Enchiladas

    42 reviews

    You won't bring home leftovers when you take these easy enchiladas to a potluck. With a homemade tomato sauce and...


    Crab ‘n’ Cheese Spirals

    5 reviews

    These pretty pinwheels are loaded with cheese, imitation crabmeat and black olives. Using refrigerated crescent rolls is so convenient. —Lisa...


    Pina Colada Slush

    4 reviews

    For a special treat on a steamy day, try this pina colada slush. I first had it when I was...


    Pineapple Orange Cake

    111 reviews

    This is one of my favorite cakes. It’s moist and light yet so satisfying. I’ve been adapting it for years...

    Fruit and Cheese Kabobs

    6 reviews

    We came up with this fresh and fruity summer snack idea. It's easy to make ahead and carry to the...


    Corn ‘n’ Black Bean Salsa

    23 reviews

    I'm a high school football coach who also likes to cook and garden. This black bean and corn salsa is...


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    Red Potato and Egg Salad

    14 reviews

    This flavorful red potato salad recipe with egg is the perfect side for summer cookouts. The red potatoes really dress...


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    Honey-Mustard Chicken Wings

    11 reviews

    For a change from spicy Buffalo sauce, try these sweet and sticky wings. There's a good chance they'll become your...


    Lemony Pineapple Iced Tea

    1 review

    I like to garnish this iced tea with some of our sweet Hawaiian pineapple. —Beverly Toomey, Honolulu, Hawaii


    Salad Supreme Pasta Salad

    6 reviews

    Bottled salad dressing can perk up pasta and fresh vegetables in this swift salad supreme. It's a delicious addition to...


    Cream-Filled Cupcakes

    24 reviews

    These chocolate cupcakes have a fun filling and shiny chocolate frosting that make them different from any other. They always...


    Apple Crumble

    16 reviews

    The neighbor who shared this recipe with me predicted that I'd serve it often, just as she has for more...


    Taco Pinwheels

    17 reviews

    These pinwheels come together quickly when you start with leftover taco meat. They make an appealing party appetizer served with...

    Glazed Lemon Cake

    18 reviews

    My mother baked this moist treat when I was a child. I loved the lemon glaze and light cake as...


    Sausage Wonton Stars

    25 reviews

    These fancy-looking appetizers are ideal when entertaining large groups. The cute crunchy cups are stuffed with a cheesy pork sausage...


    Italian Pasta Salad

    12 reviews

    This zesty Italian pasta salad recipe combines vegetables and pasta in a creamy dressing. Refreshing and filling, this change-of-pace salad...


    Layered Beef Casserole

    5 reviews

    On my busy days, I treasure meal-in-one recipes like this. Toss together a salad and dinner is ready in no...


    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...