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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    Bread Pudding for 40

    2 reviews

    This homey, comforting dessert is a favorite of Loretta Dressel of Nathrop, Colorado. The texture is neither soggy nor dry,...


    Banana Macadamia Muffins

    17 reviews

    These muffins taste even better the next day, so to save time, I often make them the night before. They...


    Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup

    5 reviews

    Frequently requested at family get-togethers, this rich and hearty soup is ready in a flash. Cooking for a vegetarian? Swap...


    Beer-Braised Pulled Ham

    8 reviews

    To jazz up ham, I slow-cooked it with a beer sauce. Buns loaded with ham, pickles and mustard are irresistible....


    Mexican Corn Casserole

    3 reviews

    This satisfying side dish resembles an old-fashioned spoon bread with zip. My family and friends agree this recipe really dresses...


    Asparagus Roll-Ups

    2 reviews

    These roll-ups are simply divine. A friend shared the recipe after serving them at a church brunch, where they disappeared...


    Gingerbread Cookies with Buttercream Icing

    5 reviews

    When it’s time to start the cookie-baking season, this recipe always kicks off the festivities. My mother-in-law first shared it...


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    Traditional Hot Cross Buns

    15 reviews

    On Easter morning, our family always looked forward to a breakfast of dyed hard-boiled eggs and Mom's hot cross buns....

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    Strawberry Cheesecake

    18 reviews

    The creamy texture and lovely look of this strawberry cheesecake always get compliments. —L.C. Herschap, Luling, Texas


    Dirt Cake

    14 reviews

    Dirt Cake is fun to serve at family gatherings, or to give as a gift. I've also taken it to...


    Basic Buttermilk Salad Dressing

    10 reviews

    When serving salad to a crowd, this easy buttermilk ranch dressing comes in handy. It make a full quart of...


    Fresh Fruit Bowl

    6 reviews

    The glorious colors of the fruit make this a festive salad. Slightly sweet and chilled, it makes a nice accompaniment...


    Green Chile Stew

    5 reviews

    Peppers give this down-home green chile stew a wonderful rich flavor your family will love. —Mary Spill, Tierra Amarilla, New...


    Cinnamon Chip Scones

    63 reviews

    These scones will melt in your mouth. They’re delicious hot, warm or even cold! —Barbara Humiston, Tampa, Florida


    Calgary Nanaimo Bars

    24 reviews

    This version of Nanaimo bars may claim roots in Alberta, but the original was said to be dreamed up in...


    Garlic-Sesame Green Beans

    5 reviews

    Sauteed bits of garlic and shallot, with a sprinkling of toasted sesame seeds, turn ordinary beans into something special. Keep...


    Old-Fashioned Coney Hot Dog Sauce

    3 reviews

    Camping and hot dogs go hand in hand. Roast some up over the fire, then top with this irresistible one-pot...

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    Old-Time Butter Crunch Candy

    4 reviews

    Both my children and my grandchildren say the season wouldn't be the same without the big tray of candies and...


    Snappy Pumpkin Dessert

    10 reviews

    Our town has a pumpkin-canning factory, so we're known as the "Pumpkin Capital of the World." New pumpkin recipes are...


    Rhubarb Custard Cake

    24 reviews

    Rhubarb thrives in my northern garden and is one of the few crops the pesky moose don't bother! Of all...


    Frozen Cucumber Salad

    2 reviews

    Here's a delicious way to enjoy garden-fresh cucumbers year-round. I got this recipe from a friend and made good use...


    Layered Picnic Loaves

    12 reviews

    This big sandwich, inspired by one I tried at a New York deli, is a favorite with our football-watching crowd....


    Low-fat Oatmeal Cookies

    15 reviews

    These oatmeal cookies are chewy with old-fashioned goodness and are low in fat.—Kathleen Nolan, Lawrenceville, Georgia

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    Italian Brunch Torte

    78 reviews

    We always serve this impressive layered breakfast bake with a salad of mixed greens and tomato wedges. It is one...


    Peanut Butter-Filled Brownie Cupcakes

    23 reviews

    I have made this outstandingly delicious recipe for years. These rich cupcakes are sure to delight everyone you make them...


    Chicken and Vegetable Noodle Soup

    Our Deaconess Group uses this recipe when cooking for members of our congregation. It makes a huge batch, so it's...


    Ginger Pear Muffins

    21 reviews

    This wonderful recipe has been in my files for years. The chunks of fresh pear make each bite moist and...


    German Chocolate Tres Leches Cake

    2 reviews

    I first tried tres leches cake while I was in Ecuador several years ago. Since then, I’ve changed it up...


    Pecan Shortbread Tea Cakes

    1 review

    My Grandma Ellis made her shortbread cookies only at Christmas because the ingredients were so indulgent. The results are too!...