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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    Grandma’s Rosemary Dinner Rolls

    6 reviews

    My grandma (I called her Baba) made these in her coal oven. How she regulated the temperature is beyond me!...


    Party Cheese Balls

    2 reviews

    These tangy cheese balls are guaranteed to spread cheer at your next gathering. The ingredients create a colorful presentation and...


    Show-Off Salad

    11 reviews

    People tell me they can't stay away from this fresh-tasting salad, with its layers of lettuce, green pepper, cucumber, macaroni,...


    Hoosier Chili

    3 reviews

    This chili is a little sweeter than other recipes I've tasted, but I like it that way. It reminds me...


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    Everything Bread

    90 reviews

    I love to make bread from scratch and this has become one of our tried-and-true favorites to serve with any...


    Baked Elephant Ears

    4 reviews

    My mother-in-law handed down this recipe from her mother. These are a special treat—even better, I think, than those at...


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    Handprint Turkey Cookies

    3 reviews

    Creating these tom treats is just as much fun as gobbling them up! When preparing this cookie recipe years ago,...


    Glazed Doughnut Holes

    Here's a simple recipe to create a colorful and fun breakfast—or snack! For the glaze, use any type of juice...

    Slow-Cooker Cheese Dip

    10 reviews

    I brought this slightly spicy cheese dip to a gathering with friends and it was a huge hit. The spicy...


    Slim Deviled Eggs with Herbs

    If you need to make an appetizer in a cinch, try this easy finger food recipe. These deviled...


    Crab Phyllo Cups

    2 reviews

    I always like a dot of chili sauce on top of these easy snacks. If you're out of crab, try...


    Mexican Deviled Eggs

    15 reviews

    With two young children, my husband and I live on a beautiful lake and host lots of summer picnics and...


    Hawaiian Kielbasa Sandwiches

    4 reviews

    If you are looking for a different way to use kielbasa, the sweet and mildly spicy flavor of these sandwiches...


    Make-Ahead S’mores

    3 reviews

    These can be prepared ahead of time and stored. I will often pull out a few for snacks whenever unexpected...


    Orange and Cranberry Relish

    1 review

    I always include this delicious cranberry-orange relish as part of our special Christmas Eve dinner.


    Fruit & Almond Bites

    With big handfuls of dried apricots and cherries, almonds and pistachios, we make dozens of no-bake treats you can take...


    Brownie Bourbon Bites

    6 reviews

    Chocolate and chopped pecans flavor these simple, spirited treats. Make a double batch so you can give some as gifts...

    Turkey Lattice Pie

    4 reviews

    With its pretty lattice crust, this cheesy baked dish looks as good as it tastes. It's easy to make, too,...


    Spicy Popcorn

    When I want to indulge in a snack, I make this spicy popcorn. One batch doesn't last long at our...


    Horn Walnut Cookies

    19 reviews

    It takes only a few ingredients to create these elegant and delicious horns. This is a terrific make-ahead recipe because...


    Flank Steak Fajitas

    4 reviews

    Our family loves Mexican food, and this flank steak fajita recipe is one of our favorites. The slow cooker tenderizes...


    Southwest Egg Rolls

    9 reviews

    Moderately crispy with a rich and creamy filling, these semi-spicy appetizers taste like they’ve been fried. —Danielle Booth, Minneapolis, Minnesota


    Better-Than-Fruitcake Cookies

    20 reviews

    Mostly fruit and nuts, these sweet and chewy clusters make excellent gifts, freeze well, can be shipped easily, and most...

    Potluck Baked Beans

    26 reviews

    This recipe has remained a long-time favorite for picnics and family get-togethers. For those not watching their fat intake, add...


    Overnight Sausage and Grits

    1 review

    This recipe is so appealing because you can make it the night before and then pop it into the oven...


    Gumdrop Cookies

    9 reviews

    These fun cookies are chock-full of chewy gumdrops. I use red and green ones at Christmas, black and orange for...


    Slow Cooker Baked Beans

    4 reviews

    These traditional baked beans have a nice blend of flavors and a thick pleasant sauce. They were a hit at...


    Marvelous Marble Cake

    11 reviews

    Pound cake and chocolate make the best marble cake. — Ellen Riley, Birmingham, Alabama


    Cranberry Swirl Loaf

    26 reviews

    My mother's made this bread for years, but she uses date filling. I loved her bread so much that I...