16 Potluck Dishes Everyone Rushes For
Some dishes sit quietly at a potluck, but these are the ones people head straight for. This collection of 16 recipes is packed with crowd favorites that never last long once they hit the table. They’re easy to bring, easy to serve, and always a hit with everyone. If you want something people will remember—and go back for—start here.
Chicken Salad with Grapes
This chicken salad with grapes is a quick and tasty meal that is perfect for lunch at home, picnics, or potlucks! Enjoy it by itself, use it to make a chicken salad sandwich, or eat it as a lettuce wrap! This dish is easy to make, absolutely delicious, and will become your new favorite chicken salad recipe!
Smoked Salmon Platter
This smoked salmon platter is the perfect appetizer! The presentation is jaw-dropping and the accompaniments are delicious! Great for holidays and potlucks!
Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
Get ready for a tangy twist on a classic summer dish! This dill pickle pasta salad recipe combines the crunch of pickles with creamy dressing and fresh herbs for a potluck-perfect side dish. Ideal for pickle lovers!
Favorite Simple Tortellini Pasta Salad Recipe
This tortellini pasta salad recipe features a few simple ingredients that pack a punch of flavor: cheese tortellini, turkey pepperoni, sweet cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and the best quick and easy homemade Italian dressing! Make this for your next summer potluck or backyard barbecue, and watch how fast it disappears off the buffet table!
No Bake Chocolate Éclair Cake Recipe
This no bake Chocolate Éclair Cake recipe is an icebox cake with layers of vanilla pudding and graham crackers topped with rich chocolate ganache. It’s an easy dessert to whip up for a potluck or party, and it’s a good option for summertime when you don’t want to heat up the kitchen.
Creamy Potluck Potatoes
Creamy Potluck Potatoes are total comfort food! Cheesy and savory, this is the perfect casserole side dish to serve a crowd, whether it’s a holiday dinner, family reunion, or church potluck!
Summer Melon Salad
This summer Melon Salad is a delightful blend of juicy melons and fresh herbs! It’s quick, easy to make, and ideal for summer potlucks or BBQ burgers!
Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole
Full of tender shredded potatoes, tons of cheese, and chunks of crispy bacon this Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole is absolutely delicious! Serve at breakfast with fluffy scrambled eggs, as a cheesy side dish, or bring to your next potluck.
Cold Spaghetti Salad
Cold spaghetti salad is a refreshing medley of al dente spaghetti, vibrant crisp veggies, and Parmesan cheese all tossed together in a tangy homemade Italian dressing. The perfect choice for a light weekday meal, or for picnics, potlucks and BBQs.
Sushi Rolls (Maki Sushi)
Learn how to make thin sushi rolls at home with my Maki Sushi (Hosomaki) recipe. I‘ll show you how to add a single filling like sashimi-grade tuna or cucumber and roll it in nori sheets and sushi rice. Enjoy these delicious bites at your next party, picnic, or potluck.
Crock Pot Cheeseburger Soup Recipe
Crock pot cheeseburger soup takes the classic flavors of a cheeseburger and turns it into a soup. This rich, creamy slow cooker cheeseburger soup is loaded with ground beef potatoes, cheese, and a creamy broth and makes the perfect family dinner or addition to any potluck.
Apple Pie Baked Beans
These sweet and savory Apple Pie Baked Beans are packed with layers of flavor and are the perfect twist on a classic barbeque side dish. Give this recipe a try to bring something new to an old favorite!
No-Bake Kool-Aid Pie
Creamy and refreshing Kool-Aid Pie is an easy no-bake pie with bright colors and intense fruity flavor that is perfect for summer potlucks, picnics, and celebrations! You can use a premade graham cracker crust and have it made in under 10 minutes!
Classic Bacon Broccoli Salad
Broccoli Saladis a potluck classic that is loaded with simple but delicious flavors of crunchy broccoli, crisp bacon, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, cheddar cheese, and red onion! It’s quick and easy to throw together this summer salad and it makes a fantastic side dish for any cookout.
Pizza Pasta Salad
The best of both worlds pizza and pasta, this Pizza Pasta Salad is sure to be a crowd favorite. With delicious pasta, pepperoni, mozzarella, and plenty of vegetables this is a great recipe for picnic and potlucks!
Temari Sushi
Celebrate happy occasions with these colorful ball-shaped Temari Sushi! They‘re easily the prettiest sushi you can make at home. They make the perfect sushi to serve if you’re hosting a party or potluck.
