Whether you need to feed a crowd at home or find the perfect dish to take to the church meal, here are 20 potluck ideas sure to be a hit. Planning for your next potluck meal will be a snap with this roundup of easy recipes!
Christmas parties, Thanksgiving feasts, community dinners, a potluck party, company lunches…you need potluck ideas, and you need them fast!
Every time an event comes along where I’m expected to take a meal I panic. I barely can get dinner on the table for my family, let alone plan food to take to others! Frozen lasagna has quickly become my go-to.
Considering my last attempts at making that frozen lasagna have left me with burnt edges and a frozen middle, I thought perhaps I needed some more options. Specifically, easy options. And that’s what I found!
What makes them perfect potluck recipes?
- Ingredients that aren’t difficult to find. (No trips to specialty grocery stores.)
- Requires minimal prep – the best part, in my opinion!
- Great for feeding a large family or group of people
- They’ve got “main course” energy. (Don’t worry we’ve got plenty of ideas for finger foods, easy appetizer recipes, and side dishes too!)
- Delicious! Why waste your time making something that isn’t good! We’ve only included tried and true main dishes that are always a good idea.
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Don’t forget these!
You’ve likely got to transport that food now that you’ve made it! Here are a few favorite items to help you get your food where it needs to go!
- Foil pans with lids
- Insulated dish carrier
- Pie carrier
- Cake carrier
- Cupcake carrier
- Canvas utility tote
Here are 20 easy crowd-pleasing recipes that will help take one more thing off your plate. (And yes, that’s a potluck pun.)
Easy Potluck Ideas – Entrees
You had me at crockpot. The less I have to think about what I'm bringing, the better! More crockpot recipes, yay! And a grape jelly meatball actually sounds pretty intriguing! I'm pretty sure this recipe would be a hit with kids and adults for sure! Who doesn't love pizza? Can't you almost taste these? Yum! So simple to make, so absolutely delicious to eat! This may put all the other potluck dishes to shame! If a classic potluck dish is what you want, I think this is your winner! And being able to make it ahead is a great way to treat yourself! This would be such a great meal to serve to a crowd! Everyone can fix up their bowl however they'd like! Cold weather and chili go hand and hand and make a great addition to any potluck dinners. Once these are prepped you've got an easy meal to pop in the oven for a crowd! Everyone loves these deliciously melty sandwiches! (You definitely want to be the one who brings them!) Another classic potluck recipe everyone will enjoy! This is always a crowd pleaser. Much better than my frozen lasagna of year's past! Seasoned ground beef and gooey cheeses, layered in noodles and sauce, yum! This meal couldn't be easier and I also don't think it could be yummier! Mac & cheese with a twist? Yes, please! Fresh flavors for this classic comfort food. Look at those cheesy, delicious layers. This meal will be eaten up fast! A hearty stew, perfect for a crowd! It's not a church potluck without goulash, right? Give this recipe a try. I'm always up for a tortilla soup recipe, I'd totally try to cut in the potluck line for this! Serve with a side of tortilla chips and everyone's taste buds will sing! How delicious does a Chile relleno casserole sound? Yum! This recipe is just screaming "family reunion crowd", am I right?? Whether you have special occasions or just a catch-up with friends, it's a great option!The Best Foods for a Potluck
