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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    Easy Pineapple Coconut Cake

    11 reviews

    Pairing pineapple with coconut lent a tropical flavor to the dessert served as the finale to our theme party. Shared...


    Ginger Ale Fruit Punch

    2 reviews

    This pretty red beverage is always popular and is a refreshing way to celebrate the season. I keep a pitcher...


    Marshmallow Puffs

    11 reviews

    With peanut butter, chocolate and marshmallows, these treats were very popular with our three kids as they were growing up—and...


    Herbed Baked Spinach

    5 reviews

    Parmesan cheese and garlic liven up this spinach dish, which goes well with met entrees and main-dish casseroles. Sometimes, I...


    Pork Satay

    6 reviews

    Cilantro layers on the freshness, while the sesame oil and Thai chili sauce add Asian flavors that pair perfectly with...


    Easy Mostaccioli

    24 reviews

    This rich and cheesy casserole freezes so well that no one would ever guess it had been on ice! It’ll...


    Dulce de Leche Cheesecake

    22 reviews

    I'm originally from Paraguay, and dulce de leche reminds me of where I came from. If you can't find it...


    Spiced Pear Jam

    13 reviews

    A neighbor of mine passed along this spiced pear jam recipe. I've given many jars of this jam as gifts....

    Zucchini Pineapple Jam

    9 reviews

    Need a way to use up zucchini? Try this wonderfully flavored jam. The pineapple adds so much sweetness. —Kathy Weese,...


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    Italian Meatball Buns

    20 reviews

    These soft little rolls come with a pleasant surprise inside—savory Italian meatballs. The apps are wonderful dipped in marinara sauce,...


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    Meat Buns

    8 reviews

    On the outside, these golden buns resemble ordinary dinner rolls. But one bite reveals the tasty, cheesy beef filling inside....


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    Baked Ham with Pineapple

    10 reviews

    I first learned the technique for baked ham with pineapple for a themed dinner my husband and I hosted. Since...


    Dutch Apple Loaf

    30 reviews

    Being of Dutch descent, I knew I had to try this recipe for a moist, fruity quick bread. It freezes...


    Crunchy Apple Salad

    4 reviews

    This old-fashioned salad is part of my favorite meal that Mom used to make. Crunchy apples, celery and walnuts blend...


    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...


    Daffodil Cake

    2 reviews

    I've made this cake for my children(see photo below), grandchildren and great-grandchildren. It is their favorite birthday cake...it's light and...


    Lemon Cranberry Sauce

    1 review

    Tangy and refreshing, this quick-fix stovetop sauce will please both guests and the cook! —Robyn Badtke, Green Lake, Wisconsin

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    Savory Rubbed Roast Chicken

    15 reviews

    In general, procedures for roasting meat apply to poultry, too. For this dry chicken rub recipe, a blend of paprika,...


    Herb-Crusted Roast Beef

    15 reviews

    It's 15 years now I've been married to a man who loves beef. For a long time, though, I was...


    Crusty French Loaf

    31 reviews

    A delicate texture makes this French bread absolutely wonderful. I sometimes use this French bread recipe to make breadsticks, which...


    Italian Sweet Bread

    23 reviews

    This golden brown bread offers satisfying sweetness in every slice. The hearty round loaves rise well and cut beautifully. With...


    Cinnamon Twists

    8 reviews

    These delightful golden twists are perfect for a spring brunch or lunch. The brown sugar and cinnamon give them a...


    Quick Pork Chili

    10 reviews

    A dear neighbor gave me a pot of this delicious chili, and I asked for the recipe. The pork sausage...

    Dill Vegetable Dip

    6 reviews

    A friend gave me this zesty dip recipe many years ago, and now I serve it at our annual holiday...


    Party Meatballs

    4 reviews

    These meatballs in a sweet, tangy sauce can be made a day in advance and reheated. We usually serve them...


    Almond Spritz Cookies

    11 reviews

    This almond spritz cookies recipe can be left plain or decorated with colored sugar and frosting. In our house, it...


    Cranberry Pineapple Salad

    9 reviews

    Impress dinner guests with this delightfully different take on traditional cranberry sauce. The nuts add a tasty crunch. —Dorothy Angley,...


    Creamy Caramels

    59 reviews

    I discovered this caramel recipe in a local newspaper years ago and have made these soft buttery caramels ever since....


    Sweet Potato Butter

    2 reviews

    This smooth creamy spread has a great combination of sweet potatoes and apples. It's a sweet and satisfying topping for...