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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    Lemon Bread

    93 reviews

    I often bake this sunshiny-sweet lemon bread when company's due. It has a loaf-like texture. —Kathy Scott, Lingle, Wyoming


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    Upper Peninsula Pasties

    63 reviews

    I grew up in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, where pasties—traditional meat pies often eaten by hand—are extremely popular. There's a debate...


    Sweet Onion Pimiento Cheese Deviled Eggs

    3 reviews

    For my mother's 92nd birthday, we had pimiento cheese deviled eggs as part of the spread. They’re timeless and always...


    Rosemary Veal Meatballs

    1 review

    These savory appetizer meatballs, seasoned with rosemary and garlic, get a touch of sweetness from chopped golden raisins. They will...


    Creamy Strawberry Dessert

    8 reviews

    Rhonda Butterbaugh shares the recipe for a fruity gelatin dessert that's a summertime staple at her home in Weatherford, Oklahoma....


    Veggie Party Pizza

    1 review

    "I originally made this yummy veggie pizza to share with a friend who was watching her cholesterol," says Laura Kadlec...


    Chocolate Guinness Cake

    137 reviews

    One bite and everyone will propose a toast to this silky-smooth chocolate Guinness cake. The cream cheese frosting reminds me...


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    German Chocolate Cake

    87 reviews

    This German chocolate cake is my husband’s favorite! Each bite has crunch from the pecans, and sweetness from coconut and...

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    White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

    34 reviews

    Hawaiian nuts and melty morsels make a fantastic combination in these buttery white chocolate macadamia nut cookies. —Cathy Lennon, Newport,...


    Sweet Onion Corn Bake

    7 reviews

    This tasty corn bake casserole gets plenty of flavor from sweet onions, cream-style corn and cheddar cheese, plus a little...


    Hot Curried Fruit Sauce

    This mouthwatering zesty fruit sauce truly works magic on old-fashioned baked ham. In fact, it turns it into instant party...


    Mini Shrimp Rolls

    "These tasty tidbits make a great appetizer or even a mini meal," writes Jennifer Jones of Pine City, New York....


    Garlic-Onion Tomato Pizza

    You won't miss the traditional tomato sauce when you bite into a slice of this pizza - it is absolutely...


    Focaccia For A Crowd

    2 reviews

    I've been making this bread for quite a few years...even my Italian friends tell me it's delicious. When it's in...


    Mom’s Tamale Pie

    1 review

    I don't believe my mom ever used a recipe for her tamale pie, but I came up with this version...


    Roasted Butternut Squash with Root Vegetables

    Even finicky folks will eat their vegetables when they're tossed with seasonings and olive oil, then roasted. To save time,...


    Sweet-Sour Vegetable Salad

    1 review

    This marinated medley using canned veggies is excellent for potlucks, accompanied by yeast rolls, cornbread muffins or Parmesan cheese squares....

    Baked Beans with Pineapple

    11 reviews

    This marvelous recipe is a staple at our neighborhood's annual barbecue. —J. Hindson, Victoria, British Columbia


    Herbed Leek Tarts

    3 reviews

    This savory, nontraditional tart is a favorite among our family and friends! —Jean Ecos, Hartland, Wisconsin


    Honey Cream Taffy

    2 reviews

    An old-fashioned favorite, this golden taffy gets my whole family pulling together in a special way! We wrap the melt-in-your...


    Hot Seafood Spread

    5 reviews

    Bake this hot seafood spread in a hollowed-out pumpernickel or white round bread loaf. Serve it with bread cubes, pita...


    Coffee Punch

    3 reviews

    Guests will sing your praises when you ladle out this frothy, frosty,ice cream-coffee punch. Try brewing it with different flavored...


    Crab Puffs

    4 reviews

    If you're looking for a scrumptious way to get a party started, bring out a tray of these cheesy crab...

    Monterey Quiche

    3 reviews

    Buttery quiches filled with fresh vegetables and a blend of eggs and cheese are perfect for chilly fall days. And...


    Christmas Coffee Cake

    Christmas morning wouldn't be complete at our house without this yummy moist coffee cake. A streusel filling and topping sweetens...


    Garlic Dip

    5 reviews

    "I've been making this dip for years, and now my grown daughters fix it for their families," says Jauneen Hosking...


    Vegetable Garden

    1 review

    I was planning on bring veggies and dip to my grandson's graduation party, but I wanted to do something special....


    Mini Bacon Quiches

    2 reviews

    Bite-size and brimming with bacon and cheese, these melt-in-your-mouth tidbits are easy for guests to handle, and they look so...


    Turkey Wonton Cups

    3 reviews

    Convenient wonton wrappers make these cute hors d'oeuvres as fun to make as they are to eat. I sampled them...