Potluck recipies

kardsharp
kardsharp Posts: 516 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Please spam me with your favorite potluck recipie and go

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  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
    I don't know if you even actually call this a recipe but other than taking a veggie tray, my favorite thing to take is mini sandwiches.

    Get a package of the size rolls below (can be white, wheat, whatever.) Don't tear them apart. Instead, slice it open like it's one big sandwich. Layer on meat and cheese. Put the top back on. Cut apart into individual sandwiches. Super easy.
  • tracybear86
    tracybear86 Posts: 163 Member
    If you are looking for low-cal don't bother clicking the link but if you are looking for a delicious potluck hit this is it! ;) This is my go to recipe. It's easy, pretty quick, holds up well and always completely gone by the end with people asking for the recipe.
    https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/169305/sopapilla-cheesecake-pie/
  • Cassandraw3
    Cassandraw3 Posts: 1,214 Member
    edited October 2018
    I just made these buckeyes for work today and they turned out great. This recipe made 20 buckeyes.

    PEANUT BUTTER FILLING
    3 cups peanut butter powder (pb2)
    3/4 cup powdered sugar
    1 tsp salt
    1 cup water
    1 scoop vanilla protein
    CHOCOLATE COATING
    8 oz. dark chocolate chips

    picture below is calories, carbs, fat, protein, sodium, and sugar
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  • COGypsy
    COGypsy Posts: 1,353 Member
    I'm more of an assembler than a cooker, so I usually go for something that I have to mess with as little as possible but still look like I at least tried to participate! This has been popular at the last couple of events I went to: skinnytaste.com/greek-7-layer-dip/
  • TribeHokie
    TribeHokie Posts: 711 Member
    edited October 2018
    Pasta salad is an easy throw-together and you can pretty much use whatever flavors you have on hand. I often do one with rotini, italian or caesar dressing, shredded or diced mozzarella, and chopped up pepperoni and salami. Totally not healthy at all. You can do lighter versions with shredded veggies and light dressing. I imagine you could toss the pasta with some broccoli slaw and a light dressing.

    Potato salad is also usually a crowd pleaser. This is a great one that I frequently make, though I often sub half the mayonnaise for sour cream: https://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/red-hot-blue-potato-salad-the-original-436757. If you want to do a loaded potato salad you can also mix in shredded cheddar and crispy cooked bacon. For a potluck I would recommend just sprinkling the bacon over top the day of so it doesn't get soggy.

    People also LOVE deviled eggs. You can do the basic recipe where you just mix in enough mayonnaise to get the right consistency from the yolk, plus a hit of mustard, salt & pepper (maybe pickle relish if you like them that way). When I'm feeling extra though I will mix in shredded cheddar and chopped cooked bacon with the filling. Those always go QUICK. I've also had a version where cooked crab is mixed into the filling and you sprinkle some Old Bay on top.

    Uhhh if you want healthy there are always the boring veggie and fruit salad options. Tzatziki is a pretty decent lower calorie dip that can be served with veggies, pita, and all sorts of crackers. I've been making this one a lot recently: https://thewanderlustkitchen.com/authentic-greek-tzatziki/

  • Cbean08
    Cbean08 Posts: 1,092 Member
    Skewers! And you can cook it all on 1 pan and then assemble. Chicken breast diced into bite sized pieces s, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, red onion. Cut the veggies into squares before putting on the tray. Drizzle in olive oil and choose seasonings

    Choose a seasoning profile
    Mexican - taco seasoning
    Asian- teriyaki, sesame seeds
    Italian- garlic, oregano
    Indian- curry sauce
    American- bbq sauce

    Arrange and serve. You can do dipping sauce too. Guacamole, peanut sauce, marinara, yogurt sauce, ranch etc etc.

  • kam26001
    kam26001 Posts: 2,794 Member
    I don't have any recipes but I love seeing a tray of brownies at a potluck. Someone has to bring dessert. Be that hero.

    Betty Crocker brownie mix is just fine.
  • Lounmoun
    Lounmoun Posts: 8,423 Member
    At my dh's last job they had potlucks frequently and people tended to bring desserts and forget about other food. They loved it when he brought meatballs.
    https://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/kittencals-italian-melt-in-your-mouth-meatballs-69173
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    I love this one. Super easy too.

    https://www.skinnytaste.com/southwestern-black-bean-salad/
  • AngryViking1970
    AngryViking1970 Posts: 2,847 Member
    I made this a bunch of times over the summer just for family, but I took it to a football pot luck last month and it was a hit.

    https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/gazpacho-salad-5388957

  • MikePfirrman
    MikePfirrman Posts: 3,307 Member
    edited October 2018
    I've made this one a bunch for family gatherings (extended family). I have 5 brothers and sisters and they are truly meat/potatoes people but have loved this recipe.

    https://www.wegmans.com/meals-recipes/meals/salads/pineapple-jicama-cucumber-salad.html

    Another one that is a take on Potato Salad, but healthier, is this one. Also a huge hit.

    https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/patrick-and-gina-neely/ginas-sweet-potato-salad-recipe-1948412

    Cowboy Caviar is also always a healthier hit too.
  • brightsideofpink
    brightsideofpink Posts: 1,018 Member
    I bring these caprese bites to every potluck. Its amazingly easy, low calorie, inexpensive, looks pretty, and everyone always raves about it. Oh, and they are freaking delicious. You're welcome.

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