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22 Delicious Potluck Dishes to Feed (and Wow!) a Crowd

From dips to sandwiches to desserts, these recipes will be crowd favorites.

By Samantha Zabell and Heather Finn

Oct 12, 2021

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Mike Garten

It's no secret that a potluck is one of the best ways to plan for a large dinner party: Potlucks spread out the responsibility for cooking across all those who attend, and every guest ends up with a plate full of exciting and diverse foods. But deciding on exactly what you want to bring to a potluck can be tricky — especially when you know that hot dishes and Crock-Pot recipes will likely be popular among many guests.

For your next potluck, try breaking out of your casserole rut and opt for one of these easy (but unexpected!) potluck ideas instead. Whether you want to whip up a winning appetizer, easy-to-share main, or dessert for a crowd, we've got a recipe that's guaranteed to both feed and impress whatever crowd you're serving.

Mike Garten

Spicy Taco Slaw

Not just for tacos, this easy slaw shines on burgers or with barbecue.

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Mike Garten

Pimiento-Cheese Deviled Eggs

Introducing a twist on the classic deviled egg that all your Southern friends will adore.

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Blondies

Be the hero and bring dessert to your potluck. A tray of chewy Blondies won't last long!

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Mike Garten

Cheesy Monkey Bread

Garlic, cheese, and a side of marinara — need we say more?

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Danielle Occhiogrosso

Spaghetti and Meatball Nests

This is definitely the most fun way to eat everyone's favorite pasta dish.

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Mike Garten

Best Ever Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Fun fact: This recipe swaps in cannellini beans for the usual cream cheese to give your favorite dip a healthy twist.

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Mike Garten

Grilled Onion Dip

Yep, you're gonna need a lot of chips (and maybe some breath mints).

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Mike Garten

Smoky Guacamole

It's not a potluck without some guac, of course, and we grilled the avocados first for that extra somethin' somethin'.

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Mike Garten

Chilled Tortellini Romesco

Cheese-filled pasta salad > regular pasta salad.

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Mike Garten

Honey-Lime Ramen Salad

Bring ramen to the party and every single person will love you, guaranteed.

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Mike Garten

Parisian Potato Salad

We ditched the mayo for Greek yogurt in this classed-up potato salad, but we swear nobody will know the difference.

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Danielle Occhiogrosso

White Pizza With Brussels Sprouts and Ham

Your friends will hardly believe this easy sheet pan pizza didn't come from a brick-oven restaurant.

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Danielle Occhiogrosso

Mini Shrimp Rolls

The secret ingredient here is crushed-up potato chips, which add just the right amount of satisfyingly salty crunch.

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Mike Garten

Crab, Mango, and Cucumber Finger Sandwiches

For a more colorful platter like ours, add a few Pimiento Cheese and Minty Pea and Pecorino sandwiches, as well.

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Mike Garten

Grilled Chicken Sliders

These sweet-and-salty sliders taste like summer in a sandwich — and they're so fun to eat!

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Mike Garten

Campfire Baked Beans

Homemade ketchup (plus bacon) brings this classic cookout dish to the next level.

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Johnny Miller

Fiesta Nacho Casserole

Best eaten with tortilla chips, of course.

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Mike Garten

Creamy Turkey Pasta Casserole

Your friends will never know you used leftover turkey (or rotisserie chicken!) in this luxurious pasta dish.

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Mike Garten

Sparkly Slab Apple Pie

Pie made in a sheet pan = the easiest way to feed a crowd.

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Pernille Loof

Cherry Tomato Casserole With White Beans and Basil

Think of this casserole as a cheesy, savory bread pudding. (YUM.)

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Mike Garten

Vegetarian Chili Macaroni

Even meat lovers will go back for a second helping of this satisfying chili-meets-pasta dish.

Get the recipe for Vegetarian Chili Macaroni »

Shortbread Cookies - Valentine's Day Desserts

Mike Garten

Shortbread Squares

Customize these cookie bars with a chocolate-peppermint, toffee-pecan, or red currant topping.

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Heather Finn Content Strategy Editor Heather Finn is the content strategy editor at Good Housekeeping, where she heads up the brand's social media strategy and covers entertainment news on everything from ABC's 'The Good Doctor' to Netflix's latest true crime documentaries.