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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    Nacho Dip

    18 reviews

    This zesty nacho dip is great for any get-together and allows me to spend more time with my guests. I...


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    Creamy Pineapple Fluff Salad

    18 reviews

    Guests of all ages will gravitate to this traditional “fluff” salad, chock-full of pineapple, marshmallows and cherry bits. —Janice Hensley,...


    Fried Sweet Potato Pies

    3 reviews

    With my dad being a farmer who grew them, sweet potatoes have graced our table for as long as I...


    Meaty Spaghetti Sauce

    14 reviews

    My homemade spaghetti sauce got rave reviews, but it was so time-consuming to make on the stovetop. My family loves...


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    Slow-Cooker Salisbury Steak

    4 reviews

    These flavorful "steaks" fit into everybody's budget. A special friend shared the recipe, and I think of her each time...


    Chewy Honey Granola Bars

    12 reviews

    There's sweetness from the honey, chewiness from the raisins, hints of chocolate and cinnamon, and a bit of crunch. To...


    Old-Fashioned Tapioca

    14 reviews

    My family loves traditional tapioca, but I don’t always have time to make it. So I came up with this...


    Acapulco Delight

    4 reviews

    This dish always delights my family and friends at potlucks and gatherings.—Margene Skaggs, Guinda, California

    Sour Cream & Cheddar Biscuits

    2 reviews

    Here's my go-to recipe for biscuits. Brushing them with the garlic-butter topping before baking seals the deal! —Amy Martin, Vancouver,...


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    Pepper Poppers

    36 reviews

    These creamy stuffed jalapeno poppers have some bite. They may be the most popular treats I make! My husband is...


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    Favorite Banana Chip Muffins

    47 reviews

    These banana chocolate chip muffins are one of the first things my husband gets hungry for when he’s home from...


    Candy Cane Shortbread Bars

    5 reviews

    I created these bars for my daughter, who loves peppermint. The buttery shortbread texture just melts in your mouth. They're...


    Marinated Shrimp

    5 reviews

    My husband's aunt shared this recipe with me ages ago. Not only is it a Christmas Eve tradition in my...


    Cheese & Crab Brunch Bake

    4 reviews

    Who doesn't love a cheesy seafood casserole that can be put together in 30 minutes, popped in the fridge overnight,...


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    Strawberry Pillows

    9 reviews

    Make cookie trays extra special with these mini pie look-alikes stuffed with sweet strawberry preserves. Yum! —Amy Sauerwalt, Columbia, Maryland


    Taco Dip Dragon

    1 review

    Knights are sure to clamor for this mythical monster. Refried beans are spread into a dragon shape and sprinkled with...


    Broccoli Chowder

    8 reviews

    Sue Call of Beech Grove, Indiana serves this comforting soup on chilly stay-at-home evenings. Nutmeg seasons the light creamy broth...

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    Sunday Pork Roast

    36 reviews

    Mom would prepare pork roast for our family, friends and customers at the three restaurants she and Dad owned. The...


    Apple Fritter Cake

    7 reviews

    I was experimenting with a beer bread to make it into a dessert and came up with this delectable apple...


    Loaded-Up Pretzel Cookies

    76 reviews

    Coconut, M&M’s and salty, crunchy pretzels make these loaded cookies unlike any you’ve ever tasted—or resisted. —Jackie Ruckwardt, Cottage Grove,...


    Marinated Chicken Wings

    16 reviews

    I've made these nicely flavored chicken wings many times for get-togethers. They're so moist and tender—I always get lots of...


    Creamy Garlic Salad Dressing

    12 reviews

    Most commercial garlic dressings don’t have enough garlic taste for me, but this one always hits the spot. The thick...


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    Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

    24 reviews

    I like to dunk these appetizer meatballs in blue cheese or ranch salad dressing. If I make them for a...

    Mini Ham & Cheese Quiches

    9 reviews

    We bake mini quiches for breakfast or brunch with ham and cheddar in muffin pans. Salad croutons replace the need...


    Cinnamon-Sugar Sweet Potato Pastries

    We always have leftover mashed sweet potatoes after our Thanksgiving feast. I take what’s left to make an indulgent filling...


    Rainbow Fruit Salad

    1 review

    When my children were young, I would often dress up fresh fruit in this easy salad. Decades later, my grandchildren...


    Apricot Kielbasa Slices

    23 reviews

    This easy-to-fix kielbasa appetizer is coated in a thick, zesty sauce with just the right amount of sweetness. —Barbara McCalley,...


    Fried Onions and Apples

    6 reviews

    Since a lot of delicious onions are grown in our state, they are always part of my menu. This tangy...


    Spice Cupcakes with Mocha Frosting

    11 reviews

    Old-fashioned flavor comes through with the molasses, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg in these light, fluffy cupcakes. The mocha frosting is...