Looking for the best potluck recipes for any occasion? We’ve got you covered with lots ofpotluck ideas for any event! Whether you are looking for a yummy potluck main dish, potluck salad, potluck desserts, and potluck appetizer – these are sure to be popular dishes!
Potluck Recipes
Summer means it’s the most popular time of the year for potlucks so have a yummy potluck recipes on hand!Whether it’s backyard parties or barbecues, family reunions, homeschool co-op celebrations, graduations, Memorial Day, 4th of July or Labor Day, or just a neighborhood cookout – potlucks mean fun, family, friends, games, and delicious food! I’ve rounded up some of the most popular potluck ideas to keep yourr food a talked about favorite no matter where you go. From main dishes for potlucks, casseroles, salads, side dishes, breads andbest potluck desserts to take to your next gathering.
Potluck Ideas
These toppot luck ideas are always loved by young and old! Most of them are very simple and easy to make, transport well, and take less than 30 minutes to prepare! You can even make many of thesebest potluck ideas ahead of time.
Potluck main dish
This quick and easypotluck main dish ideas are super yummy and bound to make an impression at your next get-together! Which of thesemain dish potluck ideaswill you try first?
- This quick and easy chili mac uses hot dogs and canned chili, mixed with elbow macaroni.
- Whip up a batch of crockpot macaroni and cheese to take to your event. I promise it won’t last long.
- A warm potato, corn, and sausage toss would be different than anyone else’s contributions, I’m sure!
- Slice up a barbecue chicken stromboli into serving sizes that will surely please everyone on the guest list.
- Love lasagna but hate messing with the noodles and layers? This one’s perfect for potlucks.
- Everyone will grab some of this easy beef stroganoff because it’s unique.
- A classic ham and broccoli casserole is so fitting for any event at any time of year.
- And you know, the good ole spaghetti casserole is always enjoyed by everyone.
Potluck Salads
Whether you want a light salad, classic potluck salad like coleslaw, or something else – thesefun potluck ideas are sure to help you bring the best potluck dish!
9. Chop up the ingredients for this Italian pasta salad and toss in some olives to finish it off.
10. Of course, don’t limit yourself – here are 20 amazing salads you could take!
11. A bright, colorful coleslaw recipe looks so pretty on a plate of mixed dishes, and tastes great too!
12. Make this zesty corn salad to share with your friends and family.
13. Cucumber salad is a fresh and tangy addition to the table.
Potluck Side Sides
14. Fresh veggies and a cool, crisp vegetable garden dip always satisfy.
15. This spinach dip looks fancy, but no one will know it took you only minutes to prepare.
16. Potato salad is always a perfect choice to bring.
17. Green beans go with anything, so this green bean, zucchini, and bacon dish will definitely be appreciated.
Breads to Pack for a Potluck
18. Here’s a favorite quick yeast rolls recipe that my family loves.
19. Don’t forget your breadmaker. You can make an amazing loaf or rolls to take to the party.
20. Strawberry bread could go on the dessert table it’s so sweet!
21. Lemon bread is often mistaken for cake, so go ahead and set it on the dessert table as well.
22. Slice up some fresh zucchini bread so folks can grab a satisfying piece.
Potluck Desserts
What meal would be complete without one of theseeasy potluck desserts! We have found the yummiestpotluck dessert ideas!
23. Kids and adults alike will love ending their meal with these easy S’mores cookies.
24. Ok, these are by far, the BEST brownies ever!
25. A common “fluff” dessert that’s fast, easy and delicious is this pink fluff recipe.
26. Try setting out this kid-friendly no-bake pudding cake to delight the crowd.
27. A sweet and rich crockpot lava cake goes well with vanilla ice cream.
28. Summer potlucks finish “delightfully” with luscious lemon delight.
Next time you’re looking for ideas for recipes to take to a potluck, remember this list of tried-and-true crowd pleasers. These recipes are fast and easy, yet you’ll be proud to show off your cooking skills to your friends and family by showing up with them.
Summer Fun
Looking for moreoutdoor activities for kids andthings to do in the summer? Your toddler, preschool, pre k, kindergarten, and elementary age kids will love these fun ideas to keep them busy all summer long:
- Marshmallow Shooters – go over 30 feet!
- 2 ingredient Easy Slime Recipe
- How to Make a Lava Lamp – it’s super EASY!
- Kids will no nuts over this simple Pop Rock Experiment
- Handprint Strawberry Craft for Summer
- Grow Your Own Crystals
- Water Balloon Experiment – exploring densit with an EPIC summer activity for kids
- Amazing Bubble Painting
- Mind Blowing Color Changing Playdough
Summer Activities for Kids
- Egg Shell DIY Chia Pet Craft – Silly Spring / Summer Activities for Kids
- Grass Head Craft for Kids
- Blow GIANT bubbles with this Homemade Bubble Solution
- Outrageously FUN Bubble Painting
- Bleeding Tissue Paper Fireworks Craft
- Beautiful Flower Suncatcher Craft
- 30 Fun June Crafts for Kids
- Must try Lego Zipline
- Exploding Watermelon Science Experiment
- Homemade Chalk Recipe
- 75+ FUN Scavenger Hunts for Kids
- Find activities by month with our June Crafts for kids or our June Activities for Kids!
Fun Summer Activities for Kids
- Ice Cream Edible Playdough
- Whip up a batch of Kool Aid Playdough – it smells amazing!
- Vinegar and Baking Soda Rocket Science Experiment for Kids
- Summer Bucket List Printable with Ice Cream Theme
- How to Make Ice Cream in a Bag
- Ice Cream Playdough Patterns
- Head to the zoo with this FREE Zoo Scavenger Hunt – lots of choices for all ages!
- Make your favorite animal with one of these 100 animal crafts
- Try one of these fun Animal I Spy Printables
- Play with your food using this goldfish counting activity
- After seeing the frogs at the pond, grab this free life cycle of a frog worksheet
- Avoid the summer learning loss by practicing math with these crack the code worksheets
- First Day of Summer Craft
- Create this gorgeous stained glass art for kids
- 107 Epic Summer Activities for Kids
Deana
Deana Hipwell is a homeschool mom of 3 from North Carolina. She’s been The Frugal Homeschooling Mom for the past 8 years since quitting her job as a public school teacher to stay at home and teach her own. She is also the founder of the charitable organization, Homeschool Curriculum Free for Shipping which benefits over 13,000 families nationwide.
