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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    Chili for a Crowd

    8 reviews

    This chili for a crowd was handed down to me by my aunt, who said she got it from a...


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    Nebraska’s Stuffed Beef Sandwiches

    16 reviews

    When I moved to Nebraska, I discovered many ethnic foods that I had never heard of before. A friend introduced...


    Thanksgiving Stuffing

    4 reviews

    "This nicely seasoned stuffing is our favorite for holiday turkeys," reports Denise Goedeken of Platte Center, Nebraska. "It doesn't require...


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    Italian Christmas Cookies

    53 reviews

    A single batch of these ricotta cheese cookies is never enough. I usually make one to give away and two...


    Tomato Bacon Cups

    18 reviews

    These savory biscuits have a flavorful tomato and bacon filling. “I got the recipe at a friend’s house one Thanksgiving,”...


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    Grandma’s Pea Soup

    7 reviews

    My grandma's pea soup recipe was a family favorite. What makes it different from any other pea soups I have...


    Garden Tomato Relish

    19 reviews

    What a great way to use your garden harvest—and have a tasty relish on hand for hotdogs, hamburgers and other...


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    Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies

    66 reviews

    My mother insisted that my grandmother write down one recipe for her when Mom got married in 1942: the how...

    Creamy Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes

    4 reviews

    "These nicely seasoned potatoes are so fresh-tasting and creamy that there's no need for extra butter or gravy," writes Natalie...


    Orange-Glazed Pork Loin

    15 reviews

    This is one of the best pork recipes I've ever tried. My family looks forward to this roast for dinner,...


    Beefy Wild Rice Soup

    10 reviews

    Living in central Wisconsin, we experience many days of snow and cold temperatures. I like to prepare soup often, especially...


    Black Walnut Cookies

    6 reviews

    Black walnuts, which have a more distinctive flavor than traditional English walnuts, have a short shelf life. It's best to...


    Sopaipillas

    18 reviews

    Light, crispy pastry puffs, sopaipillas are a sweet way to round out a spicy meal. We love to serve them...


    Peach Rhubarb Crisp

    9 reviews

    When a visit to the local farmers market left me with an abundance of quickly ripening peaches and a few...


    Rhubarb Oat Bars

    17 reviews

    These chewy rhubarb bars provide just the right amount of tartness and sweetness. They are simply unbeatable! —Renette Cressey, Fort...


    Sugar-Free Chocolate Fudge

    3 reviews

    I'm borderline diabetic, but this sugar-free fudge made with sugar substitute appeases my sweet tooth. —Kaye Hartley, Jacksonville, Florida


    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....


    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