Potluck time… Get together time… Fun time… Summer is coming and with that all the party times are coming. Whether you’re hosting a potluck or invited to one, there’s always that question: “what to make?”
You want something easy, yet something that looks and tastes great, something that will catch everyone’s eyes and attention. We are giving you this amazing list of Potluck Recipe Ideas which you can have in your arsenal. From dips to salads to sweet little munchies to cool pretty drinks and some hearty bites… It has ALL.
Go through them all. Some of them will sure make you feel like trying them out NOW, potluck or no potluck… 🙂 Perfect these recipe before your next get together.
1. Olive Tapenade
We are starting this list of potluck recipes with an appetizer straight from the South of France. If you love olives, this tapenade is for you! Satisfy your “salty tooth” with this simple mix of chopped olives with a few other refreshing ingredients. Great with crostini or crusty bread.
2. Pizza Stuffed Mushrooms
Wow your company with these Pizza Stuffed Mushrooms. They are so easy and quick to prepare. It’s just like eating pizza without all the carbs or guilt. They make the perfect addition to your potluck.
3. Cheese Ball Antipasto
Now this cheese ball could be the centerpiece for your next potluck. This would be a welcome addition to serve with wine and champagne! Full of antipasto ingredients on the inside and covered with them on the outside! Serve it on a platter with cold meats such as salami and prosciutto, PLUS crackers!
4. Apple & Brie Crostini with Hot Honey
These incredible apple and brie crostini are made with prosciutto, fresh arugula and a drizzle of homemade hot honey. These easy brie crostini are the perfect combination of sweet, savory and spicy. A wonderful appetizer for any get together.
Get the Recipe @ ambitiouskitchen
5. Rainbow Pasta Salad
Quick, easy, and very colorful. Take this pasta salad to your next pot-luck, I promise yours would be the best looking pasta salad on that spread.
6. Pineapple Salsa
This pineapple salsa recipe has a delicious combination of sweet and spicy. And who wouldn’t feel graviated towards it if you present it in a pineapple bowl? Keep plenty of tortilla chips nearby.
7. Shrimp Remoulade Lettuce Cups
Shrimp Remoulade is a New Orleans classic. It’s an extremely easy and quick appetizer which goes a little beyond your regular shrimp cocktail. Serve the shrimp in a bowl or in lettuce cups for a novel idea.
8. Sheet Pan Pizza
Have you ever made sheet pan pizza? This is the way to go if feeding a large crowd. Why order a take out when you can make your very own pizza with fresh and colorful toppings.
Get the Recipe @ feelgoodfoodie
9. Mediterranean Mezze Platter
This mezze platter is an assortment of snack options including salads, cheeses, olives, hummus, pita bread and vegetables, all arranged as a hearty appetizer plate to serve a crowd. A simple yet impressive offering that always gets rave reviews.
Get the Recipe @ dinneratthezoo
10. Epic Beef Nachos Supreme (Better Than Taco Bell)
One of the easiest and crowd favorite potluck recipe ideas… A big loaded nacho platter. These epic beef nachos supreme has seasoned ground beef, refried beans, cheese, tomatoes and green onions. Keep digging…
Get the Recipe @ apinchofhealthy
11. Rotel Dip (Loaded Velveeta Cheese Dip)
This easy Rotel Dip recipe is loaded with Velveeta, beer, pepper jack, black beans, Rotel, and sausage! Make it for your potluck and see everybody hovering over it.
Get the Recipe @ thecookierookie
12. Champagne Punch
For that special potluck, break out the bubbly and make Champagne Punch! Fun, fizzy, and sparkling, this champagne punch for a crowd is easy to make and a festive addition to your special gathering.
13. Chocolate Rumballs
These Chocolate Rumballs, coated in shredded coconut, are delightful bite sized treats sure to make everyone reach for one after another. They are gone in no time.
14. Easy Baked Brie with Nuts and Honey
Who doesn’t love some nice creamy brie? Take your favorite soft cheese to a new level with this fancy yet easy appetizer. You are in for a cheesy spectacle!
15. Tortellini Pasta Salad with Prosciutto
This gorgeous Tortellini Pasta Salad is one dish that looks as great as it tastes. It’s so quick and easy, yet such a crowd pleaser. Whether you’re hosting a pot luck or entertaining some guests, everyone will love this one!
16. Chunky Shrimp Guacamole
Go beyond regular guacamole for your potluck. How? Throw in some shrimp. Avo and shrimp go so great together. Chunky Shrimp Guacamole is easy to make, ready in minutes and always a hit with all of your guests! Serve as an appetizer or as a salad!
17. 10-Minute Smoked Salmon Pinwheels
Deliciously savory smoked salmon pinwheels rolled up with a flavorful chive and dill cream cheese and tons of fresh spinach. This easy, healthy appetizer comes together in just 10 minutes for the ultimate potluck favorite.
Get the Recipe @ ambitiouskitchen
18. Antipasto Skewers
Antipasto skewers are the easiest appetizer EVER. Loaded with flavor and so easy to make, these are perfect for potlucks! Double or triple to serve a crowd! All those colors are so inviting for everyone.
Get the Recipe @ bakerbynature
19. Easy Sausage Pesto Ring
This Easy Sausage Pesto Ring makes for the perfect party snack or appetizer. Country biscuit dough filled with Italian sausage and pesto and loaded with cheese and butter. Absolutely delicious!
20. 7 Layer Dip
7 Layer dip is quick and easy appetizers. When you bring this to a potluck, it’s always the first thing gone. Everyone LOVES it! And it couldn’t be easier! You will find layers of seasoned refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, sliced olives and green onions. When scooped all out together… yum.
21. Buffalo Chicken Sliders
These buffalo chicken sliders are warm sandwiches filled with shredded buffalo chicken, ranch sauce, lettuce and tomato. The ultimate party snack! The buns are brushed with garlic butter and baked to golden brown perfection, and the lettuce, tomato and ranch provide the perfect cooling counterpart to the spicy chicken. Hearty potluck idea.
Get the Recipe @ dinneratthezoo
22. Easy Mint Melon Salad
This light Mint Melon Salad Recipe is the perfect dish for a potluck, picnic or cookout, and just to have on hand for a sweet snack. Cooling down with this delicious melon sweet thing is what the summers are made of.
Get the Recipe @ shewearsmanyhats
23. Summer Watermelon Lemonade
Give a melony twist to your regular lemonade. The sweetest way to cool down this summer is by sipping this refreshing watermelon lemonade! Real watermelon gives this drink it’s beautiful color!
Get the Recipe @ thechunkychef
24. Bang Bang Chicken
Bang Bang Chicken has a crunchy, crispy exterior and is drizzled with a wonderful Bang Bang sauce made from mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and Sriracha sauce. The spicy-sweet sauce is irresistible. They are going to chow down this one fast.
Get the Recipe @ spicysouthernkitchen
25. Cocktail Meatballs
Now this one is extremely easy peezy. Cocktail Meatballs are made with frozen meatballs, grape jelly and chili sauce. Easy to throw together in your slow cooker and only 3 ingredients!
Get the Recipe @ dinnerthendessert
26. Cowboy Caviar (Chili Lime)
Cowboy Caviar is a combination of a dip meets side salad meets a bean salsa all in one… meaning PERFECT POTLUCK CONTENDER. It’s just a matter of chopping the veggies and mixing it all together.
27. Quick and Easy Pico de Gallo
Easy, fresh and delicious. This Pico de Gallo whips up in 10 minutes and is great with chips as an appetizer. Budget friendly and crowd friendly.
28. Homemade Hummus
This smooth, creamy homemade hummus will be the star of your appetizer spread in your potluck spread. All you need is some fresh crunchy veggies, some pitas or crackers to dip in.
29. Spinach Artichoke Dip In a Bread Bowl
Classic Spinach Artichoke Dip In a Bread Bowl! An easy, cheesy, crowd pleasing appetizer made in under 30 minutes! No extra dishes! No crackers necessary! All WIN WIN..
30. Moutabal (Easy Eggplant Dip)
Moutabal is creamy roasted eggplant enhanced with lemon juice, yogurt, tahini and a good dousing of olive oil. This one is a great addition to your potluck spread!
31. Crack Chicken (Crockpot / Instant Pot)
This addictingly delicious Crack Chicken is loaded with creamy cheesy goodness. And it’s topped with bacon. This easy recipe is equally great in the crockpot or instant pot. Serve it as a dip or in between buns or sliders. They are going to love this unique crack chicken.
32. Chicken Tikkas
Chicken Tikkas… the most classic of Indian appetizers. Yet these tikkas will be among the most versatile recipes in your arsenal. Serve them with pita or naan pockets, over salads with mint chutney, or just by themselves. The possibilities are endless.
33. Guacamole Deviled Eggs
Give a little green zing and flavors to devilled eggs. Guacamole deviled eggs are the perfect appetizer for any occasion. Each egg white is filled with a creamy egg and guacamole mixture and garnished with cilantro and a fresh chili slice. Everyone will love these “new” devilled eggs.
Get the Recipe @ happyfoodstube
34. Jalapeño Poppers
Oven baked Jalapeño Poppers! Fresh spicy jalapeño peppers are stuffed with a rich cheese filling and finished with crispy seasoned panko and flavorful bacon. After one taste you’ll agree that this is the absolute best way to make them!
Get the Recipe @ cookingclassy
35. Buffalo Chicken Dip
Buffalo chicken dip is a sinfully creamy and mouthwatering appetizer infused with hot wing flavors! Perfect comfort food for your next potluck. With a hint of butter and garlic, this creamy Buffalo chicken dip recipe is a stand out hit wherever you serve it. Using rotisserie chicken to cut cooking times, it doesn’t get any easier than this one!
36. Honey Garlic Chicken Wings (Oven Baked)
Honey garlic chicken wings are absolutely delicious. They’re sweet and sticky and the perfect addition to any appetizer spread. These chicken wings are oven baked until crispy and then coated with a honey garlic sauce.
Get the Recipe @ spendwithpennies
37. Popcorn Shrimp
Popcorn Shrimp, one of the restaurant favorites that can be easily made at home. Small tender shrimp are coated in a flavorful breading, then fried until golden and crispy. They’re so delicious and the perfect bite! They are gone in a few minutes.
38. Easy Steak Gorgonzola Flatbread
Serving something on flatbread is easiest thing you can do for your guests. This Easy Steak Gorgonzola Flatbread is topped with steak, gorgonzola cheese, mushrooms, red onion and arugula! All of that sounds delicious.
Get the Recipe @ thegirlonbloor
39. Strawberry Lemonade
Perfectly refreshing and so simple to make, this homemade strawberry lemonade is the perfect drink this summer. Enjoy with or without alcohol.
Get the Recipe @ thecookierookie
40. Mini Cheesecakes
Wrapping up this list of wonderful potluck recipes on a sweet note… These cute mini cheesecakes. They are made with a crunchy graham cracker pecan crust, bake up in no time and are almost too easy to make! You can top them with whipped cream, berries, pie filling, melted chocolate, chopped nuts or serve plain!
Get the Recipe @ preppykitchen
Well, what you think? Isn’t this a great list of some of the great potluck recipe ideas? Pin or bookmark this and you are all set for that next party or get together. Cook your way through the various dips and salads and some fun little munchies. Enjoy…
The 40 BEST Potluck Idea
This collection of 40 Potluck Recipe Ideas will give you plenty of options for your next get together. Whether your hosting or a guest, your dish will to be the star.
Ingredients
- olive tapenade
- pizza stuffed mushrooms
- cheese ball antipasto
- apple and brie crostini with hot honey
- rainbow pasta salad
- pineapple salsa
- shrimp remoulade
- sheet pan pizza
- mediterranean mezze platter
- epic beef nachos supreme
- rotel dip
- champagne punch
- chocolate rumballs
- baked brie with nuts and honey
- tortellini pasta salad with prosciutto
- shrimp guacamole
- smoked salmon pinwheels
- antipasto skewers
- sausage pesto ring
- 7 layer dip
- buffalo chicken sliders
- mint melon salad
- watermelon lemonade
- bang bang chicken
- cocktail meatballs
- cowboy caviar
- pico de gallo
- hummus
- spinach artichoke dip in bread bowl
- moutabal
- crack chicken
- chicken tikkas
- guacamole deviled eggs
- jalapeno poppers
- buffalo chicken dip
- honey garlic chicken wings
- popcorn shrimp
- steak gorgonzola flatbread
- strawberry lemonade
- mini cheesecakes
Instructions
- Pick a recipe to cook for your next potluck or get together. Try one you've never had before, it's fun to experiment!
- Shop for ingredients then cook your new favorite potluck recipe.
- Watch the crowd gather around your great dish!
Notes
- Let me know which recipes you try, I love hearing from you!
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