Leave dressing on the side to prevent soggy greens. Bring something that will stand up to the test of time. Potlucks usually involve going back for second or third servings, so don't make something that will wilt like salad or spoil fast looking at you, mayo.
After an hour or so, store items indoors if outside or in coolers for those who might arrive later. As a host, don't plan to have your party and all that food last from "5pm until". Plan to time it so guests eat closer to arrival, reserving desserts for later in the evening. Related: 5 Summer Food Safety Tips. Your host likely has a handful of serving spoons, but not a dozen. Bring one that suits your dish.
Some of the best potlucks we've seen have been DIY bars, where the host creates a base like baked potatoes , chili, spiral ham, burgers, or hot dogs and the guests all bring toppings and sides to amp things up. This prevents the nightmare mish-mash of overnight breakfast casseroles commingling with seven-layer dips and Sandra's delicious, albeit out of place, sushi donuts.
We love nachos. We love towering layer cakes. Cater to vegetarians by serving a hearty rice salad, made with plenty of veggies for fiber and nuts and edamame for protein. The IP makes cooking big-batch recipes lickety-split. Steam the potatoes in record time, then add in all your favorite toppings to make an epic dish. Shake up your usual pasta salad routine by swapping macaroni for spaghetti. Fresh tomatoes, capers, and bocconcini tiny balls of mozzarella round out the dish.
While these little spuds might take a bit longer than most on this list, they are totally worth it. Both you and your guests will be happy you took the extra time. What we love about serving rare, grilled flank steak at a party is that it's finger-lickin'-good hot or cold. Serve with lettuce leaves and marinated cucumbers so guests can make their own wraps. Balance out all those salads by serving a tray of ooey, gooey croissant sliders.
Stuff them with ham and cheese, then brush with butter, top with poppy seeds, and bake until warm. These little sliders are a cinch to make. The secret and time-saving ingredient?
Rotisserie chicken! Even inexpensive steak gets tenderized and flavorful thanks to a zippy Montreal steak seasoning blend made with red wine vinegar. Blueberry hand pies are sturdy enough to remain intact even after a ride in the car. Use canned blueberry pie filling and store-bought pie crust if you're really pressed for time. Embrace the flavors of summer with a crustless strawberry pie that puts the fruit front and center.
While you're picking up the candy, buy a box of cookie mix if you're really crunched on time. We won't tell. Feed dessert to a crowd without even turning on your oven with this recipe for fluffy, mousse-like, no-bake Nutella pie. Melted peanut butter over apples is a tasty but healthy snack or dessert.
Add cacao nibs and chopped nuts, and you're good to go. If your potluck is of the brunchy variety, you're going to need this hearty, healthy breakfast casserole.
It's just the right amount of sweet, and can be baked a day in advance. Simply reheat it before serving, or dig in at room temperature. Serve plain yogurt on the side for a creamy topping. Everyone loves quiche. But nobody loves fussy pie crusts.
This lightened-up version of the classic is crustless, so it comes together in a breeze. You can also bake it in individual muffin tins for easier serving at your potluck — just adjust the cooking time. It's downright impossible to resist these sweet-and-salty cookies, so make a double batch for your potluck.
Don't forget to bring the recipe—sharing and learning new recipes is one of the best parts about attending a potluck! This refreshing, big-batch cocktail is always a crowd-pleaser. Plus, it's easy to make. It's delicious all year, but for the fall, try swapping the peaches and schnapps for apples and apple brandy. Get the recipe here: Peach Sangria. Rochelle Bilow August 26, Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission.
Pin FB More. Desserts that you bring to a party also need to feed a crowd. That's why things like cookies and brownies and bars are great because one batch makes a ton and you can pick one up to eat. But icebox cakes and other large batch desserts are also always a hit. Moist white coconut cake with coconut cream filling and coconut frosting on top for triple the coconutty deliciousness.
The ultimate flavor combination comes together in this chocolate sheet cake with chocolate frosting and whipped peanut butter topping plus plenty of Reese's. Layers of white cake with strawberry filling and whipped cream come together for a totally heavenly dessert recipe that is simple and perfect. Add some new flavors to the classic cookie recipe for a buttery, nutty, sweet treat. A sweet no-bake snack mix that tastes just like an Almond Joy with Chex cereal and almonds covered in almond butter, chocolate, and coconut.
Yummy cupcakes made with cereal milk and Lucky Charms Marshmallows and frosted with a marshmallow-studded buttercream. Rich, fudgy brownies swirled with cheesecake and caramel then topped with pecans. Start with a graham cracker crust topped with chocolate chip cookie dough that is full of lots of chocolate and marshmallows, then add Hershey bars for a twist on the classic treat that you can enjoy any day of the year, no campfire required.
There is nothing better than a moist, tender cake baked in a pan big enough for a crowd, then iced with the creamiest cocoa buttercream frosting. A fun icebox cake with layers of graham cracker, chocolate whipped cream, toasted marshmallow mousse, and pudding, topped with more toasted marshmallows. These super moist chocolate cupcakes pack tons of chocolate flavor in each cupcake wrapper and are made from simple everyday ingredients.
They taste completely over-the-top with chocolate buttercream. A luscious banana cake studded with mini chocolate chips and topped with a smooth and creamy cream cheese frosting. Soft and buttery cookie bars have a chocolate chip cookie dough recipe with no mixer and no chilling baked in a pan to make them super quick and easy.
A layered no-bake chocolate and mint dessert with crushed cookies, mint chip cheesecake, and chocolate pudding. A light and fresh dessert with a shortbread crust, cream cheese, lemon pudding, and fresh whipped cream.
A light and fluffy pineapple dessert with cream cheese, pineapple, whipped cream and graham crackers. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
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