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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    Fresh Plum Kuchen

    9 reviews

    I love this stunning cake in autumn with apples and pears, but each year I secretly can't wait for summer...


    Maple-Walnut Sweet Potatoes

    5 reviews

    Topped with dried cherries and walnuts, this side is downright delicious. Even people who aren't into sweet potatoes will grab...


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    Swiss Cheese Bread

    5 reviews

    This bread will receive rave reviews, whether you serve it as an appetizer or with a meal. For real convenience,...


    Long Johns

    4 reviews

    The tattered recipe in my files is a good indication of how popular these long john doughnuts have been in...


    Broccoli-Mushroom Bubble Bake

    7 reviews

    I got bored with the same old breakfast casseroles I'd see at our monthly moms' meetings, so I decided to...


    Sesame Chicken Dip

    47 reviews

    I can't tell you how many times I'm asked to bring this easy dip to holidays, birthday parties or girls'...


    Gingerbread Sandwich Trees

    13 reviews

    Fun and festive, these cookie sandwich trees will be a huge hit with kids of all ages. They're a super-cute...


    Island Mango Slaw

    2 reviews

    The cooling effect of tropical fruit and Greek yogurt meets jalapeno spice in this snappy mango slaw. To ensure ripeness,...

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    Best Ever Beans and Sausage

    35 reviews

    When my wife asks what she should make for a gathering, she's always told to bring this—and a couple of...


    Barbecued Meatballs

    12 reviews

    Grape jelly and chili sauce are the secrets that make these meatballs so fantastic. If I’m serving them at a...


    Open-Faced Pizza Burgers

    3 reviews

    I'm not sure where I first saw this pizza burger recipe, but I'm glad I did! My family requests this...


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    Chocolate Yule Log

    13 reviews
    A Yule log cake, also called a Buche de Noel, is a rolled sponge cake shaped and decorated to resemble...

    Tater Tot Casseroles

    19 reviews

    Ground beef, sausage and cheese make this tater tot casserole with green beans a crowd-pleaser. Cayenne pepper and hot Italian...


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    Christmas Lights Cookies

    7 reviews

    What better way to brighten chilly winter days than with light-shaped cookies? My classic dough recipe has been a holiday...


    Holiday Danish Puffs

    2 reviews

    It's worth the extra effort to make this delightful candy cane-shaped dessert. Best of all, the recipe makes two pastries,...


    Courtside Caramel Corn

    34 reviews

    My guests say they can't stop eating my caramel corn! For our basketball party I fix enough to fill a...


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    Church Supper Spaghetti

    19 reviews

    Because this recipe feeds so many, I often take it to church dinners and potlucks. This colorful dish also comes...

    Layered Chocolate Marshmallow Peanut Butter Brownies

    27 reviews

    A friend gave me the recipe for these layered brownies, but I added my own touch--chunky peanut butter. Every time...


    Catalina Taco Salad

    12 reviews

    This quick and easy taco salad is popular with the teen campers at the youth camp my husband directs. Our...


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    Rhubarb Cheesecake Squares

    29 reviews

    It’s rhubarb season, so now’s the time to try this rich and tangy cheese bar. It’s bound to be a...


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    Aunt Frances’ Lemonade

    39 reviews

    My sister and I spent a week each summer with our Aunt Frances, who always had this thirst-quenching lemonade in...


    Zucchini Carrot Muffins

    29 reviews

    Meet the Cook: No matter when I make these muffins - for breakfast, or for lunch to serve with a...


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    Lemon Dream Cheesecake

    52 reviews

    Light and creamy, this lemon cheesecake recipe is just the thing for a spring or summer day. —Bonnie Jost, Manitowoc,...

    Chicken Sliders with Sesame Slaw

    4 reviews

    Everyone loves barbecue chicken sliders. My version has an Asian twist, with spicy, tangy flavors. At our potlucks, they quickly...


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    Jumbo Brownie Cookies

    41 reviews

    Take these deeply fudgy cookies to a party, and you're sure to make a friend. A little espresso powder in...


    Zucchini Cobbler

    95 reviews

    This cobbler is my surprise dessert! No one ever guesses that the secret ingredient is zucchini. Everyone says it tastes...


    Tangy Watermelon Salad

    13 reviews

    The refreshing blend of watermelon, red onions and a splash of citrus always does me proud at picnics and potlucks....


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    Classic Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes

    44 reviews

    These make-ahead mashed potatoes save me a ton of time on Christmas Day. No more frantically whipping the potatoes while...


    Sour Cream Chocolate Cake

    51 reviews

    Impressive to look at but easy to make, this cake is a good old-fashioned "Sunday supper" dessert that melts in...