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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    Basic Chocolate Pinwheel Cookies

    10 reviews

    This recipe evolved from several different recipes that I combined into one. I've never received so many compliments on my...


    Caramel-Pecan Sticky Buns

    23 reviews

    My mother used to make delicious cinnamon rolls when I was a child. Later, she taught my sister and me...


    Spiced Tea Mix

    2 reviews

    For years, our family has relied on this homespun mix to make hot spiced tea and a heartwarming punch. My...


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    Easy Chocolate Pound Cake

    2 reviews

    —Cynthia Allen, Buffalo, Texas


    Carnival Caramel Apples

    32 reviews

    With four kids (one child whose birthday is November 1), we celebrate Halloween in style around our house. These caramel...


    Mini Phyllo Tacos

    7 reviews

    For a winning appetizer, serve crispy phyllo cups filled with taco-seasoned ground beef and shredded cheese. These handheld bites will...


    Slow-Cooker Creamed Corn with Bacon

    12 reviews

    Every time I take this super rich corn to a holiday potluck or work party, I leave with an empty...


    Vanilla Cheesecake

    4 reviews

    To me, there is nothing better than a simple, elegant cheesecake where the vanilla takes center stage. And when I'm...

    Reindeer Snack Mix

    6 reviews

    Rudolph and his pals will be dashing, dancing and prancing to gobble up this savory snack mix. Humans also will...


    Creamy Beef Enchiladas

    28 reviews

    These American-style enchiladas are rich, creamy and loaded with cheese. Kids will like the texture and the fact that they...


    Chocolate Sheet Cake

    21 reviews

    Meet the Cook: The biggest compliment I've ever gotten on this cake might have come when I baked it for...


    Marvelous Maple Fudge

    28 reviews

    Use this delicious, easy recipe for potlucks, large family gatherings or bake sales. Line your pan with foil to make...


    Nanny’s Parmesan Mashed Potatoes

    4 reviews

    My grandsons rave over these creamy potatoes loaded with Parmesan. That’s all the endorsement I need. Sometimes I use golden...


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    Beef Chimichangas

    16 reviews

    My husband loves this beef chimichanga recipe! I often double the recipe and freeze the chimichangas individually to take out...


    Honey-Peanut Butter Cookies

    34 reviews

    When my husband wants a treat, he requests these chewy peanut butter honey cookies. —Lucile Proctor, Panguitch, Utah


    Light Cheesecake

    Our family adores cheesecake, but I wanted to serve something healthier. I came up with this lighter version that I...


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    Spaghetti for 100

    6 reviews

    Spaghetti for 100 comes from Marilyn Monroe of Lansing, Michigan. "A club I belong to used this main dish for...

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    Baked Crab Rangoons

    1 review

    When I'm dining out, crab rangoons are one of my go-to dishes. I decided to create a better-for-you version at...


    Cuban Pulled Pork Sandwiches

    1 review

    I lived in Florida for a while and loved the pork I ate there, so I started making it for...


    Make-Ahead Turkey and Gravy

    18 reviews

    Ease the holiday time crunch with a make-ahead turkey recipe that's ready to serve when you are. It's a great...


    Texas-Style BBQ Sauce

    10 reviews

    We love a Texas BBQ sauce with all the right moves: ketchup, mustard, lemon juice, chili powder, Worcestershire and brown...


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    Crunchy Ramen Salad

    23 reviews

    For potlucks and picnics, this ramen noodle salad is a knockout. I tote the veggies in a bowl, dressing in...


    Corncob Jelly

    5 reviews

    Making this jelly every year in the summer is a tradition in my family. I often give this jelly as...

    Bacon Cheese Wreath

    11 reviews

    My grandmother makes this smoky bacon and Parmesan spread for parties and holiday get-togethers. For a pretty yuletide presentation, decorate...


    Christmas Day Chicken

    9 reviews

    I've been fixing this delicious chicken for Christmas dinner for over 10 years. It's convenient since you refrigerate it overnight,...


    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...


    Cherry Rhubarb Jam

    13 reviews

    This tangy sweet spread is "jam-packed" with lots of cherry flavor, plus a hint of rhubarb. My mother gives jars...


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    Rum Balls

    63 reviews

    Rum flavor comes through nicely in these traditional, no-bake rum balls. I like to make a few dozen at a...


    Root Beer Glazed Ham

    3 reviews

    For a unique spin on the traditional glazed ham recipe, try this southern specialty where the secret ingredient is root...