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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    Cheery Cherry Loaf

    You can serve this loaf year-round— but its cherries give it a pretty Christmasy look. In addition to being a...


    Prune-Filled Danish

    When I'm short on time, I often find myself making this simple yet tasty danish. You'll love the quick and...


    Lima Beans with Pork Sausage

    This is a delicious dish to bring to a pot-luck or church supper. It it is so easy to put...


    Cranberry Lime Macaroons

    It wouldn’t be the holidays for my family and friends if I didn’t make these chewy lime-flavored macaroons. I usually...


    Huevos Diablos

    You'll think these eggs really do have a bit of devil's heat in them. For a milder version, remove the...


    Coconut Cake with White Chocolate Frosting

    My husband adores coconut but not so much cake. When I take this beauty to family potlucks, he gets his...


    Bloody Mary Soup with Beans

    I love a good Bloody Mary, which inspired this recipe. The soup packs a spicy punch, and it'll warm you...


    Summertime Tomato-Melon Salad

    Looking for a savory summer salad? The combination of tomatoes, cantaloupe, avocado and greens sings with freshness and health.—Carolyn Kumpe,...

    Stew for a Crowd

    Need a no-fuss feast to feed a crowd? With lots of meat and vegetables, this big-batch stew is sure to...


    Julekage

    When we lived in California, a friend made these for us at Christmas. Once we moved here, I found myself...


    Clam Chowder for a Crowd

    "Clam Chowder for a Crowd is a very popular dish at church camp and our family reunion," notes Mrs. Lynn...


    Tropical Cake

    The lemon-lime soda and pineapple give this cake a refreshing taste.


    Cardamom Cheesecake Bars

    Fans of cheesecake will love these bite-sized desserts. Crunchy and smooth, they're perfect for the holidays—or any other time.—Judi Oudekerk,...


    Mile-High Shredded Beef for a Crowd

    This tender beef has become a tasty tradition when I cook for our harvest crews and for neighboring ranchers who...


    Grilled Dijon Pork Roast

    I created this recipe one day when I was scrambling to find ingredients for dinner. My husband absolutely loved it....


    Cinnamon Lollipops

    Fans of cinnamon will fall head over heels for these festive lollipops. Make them throughout the year using different cookie...


    Tonkatsu

    My dear friend Junie Obi's mom owned a food stand and served this traditional Japanese dish known as tonkatsu. She...

    Creole Scallop Cakes

    Experimenting in the kitchen is a passion of mine...a passion I hope to pass along to my daughter. One day...


    Meat Lover’s Bread Salad

    Growing up, we loved visiting a sandwich joint in Nebraska. The awesome sandwiches inspired my salad of bread and cold...


    Family-Favorite Cinnamon Candy

    I have fond memories of standing at my grandmother's stove with my mom and my aunts, helping to make this...


    Creamy Pasta Rags

    This skillet meal was born out of necessity on a busy weeknight. I pulled together a package of turkey sausage...


    Beef and Barley

    I like to serve this to company. I'm not sure where the recipe originated for this country-style dish, but I...


    Mexican Mocha Mix

    This mix of coffee and cocoa is a wonderful alternative to traditional hot chocolate. —Maria Regakis, Somerville, Massachusetts

    Cornbread Dressing for a Crowd

    At least 10 of us women made this old-fashioned dressing to feed over 1,500 people at our church's fall festival....


    Elf Cookies

    A sweet frosting glaze, colorful candies and well-placed almond slices turn these sugar cookie diamonds into a big batch of...


    Peanut Butter Ice Cream Sandwiches

    Store-bought treats can't hold a candle to homemade ice cream sandwiches. This frozen dessert is fantastic. —Teresa Gaetzke, North Freedom,...


    Cubano Pork Sandwiches

    When a hungry crowd is coming over, we plan to make our juicy pork a day ahead. I call the...


    Mango Orange Quencher

    Serve this beautiful beverage at your next brunch in place of mimosas. Just chill the base an hour before adding...


    Apple-Almond Muffins

    I like to snack on apple slices slathered with almond butter. That's the flavor combo that inspired these muffins. Add...