No potluck will be complete without these classic dishes.
Potluck ideas need to be easy to transport, serve a crowd, and of course, be delicious.
Each of these potluck ideas meets all of that criteria.
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These potluck recipes are sure to impress and will have everyone asking for the recipe after just one bite.
This way, there’s a little something for everyone at the potluck.
Dill Dip
We’ve upgraded the classic dill dip of your youth.
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One important change we made?
We swapped fresh dill for the dried stuff, and it makes a huge flavor difference.
As the name implies, there’s no stirring required.
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It can be enjoyed with chips, veggies, or crackers.
Lemon Lush
This is our go-to potluck dessert for the warmer months.
The stunning multilayered dessert comes together without an oven and uses many clever store-bought shortcuts.
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Ham Delights
You may want to double this recipe for the potluck.
These crowd-pleasing sandwiches are sure to be the first thing to disappear from the buffet.
Just ensure to grate the cheese yourself so it’ll melt easily.
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Set out toothpicks and let attendees serve themselves straight from the crock.
For the best results, stir in the bacon and pecans just before serving.
Party Potatoes
As the name implies, this potato casserole is made for sharing at a party.
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Frozen hash browns help it come together with just 15 minutes of hands-on time.
Bacon Bow Tie Crackers
For a casual potluck, this 2-ingredient snack will disappear quickly.
One of our editors loved it so much that she made it two weekends in a row.
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Baked Beans
This recipe transforms canned pork and beans into a crowd-pleasing side.
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