When attending a potluck, it's best to bring dishes that are easy to share, portable, and crowd-pleasing. Here are some great options to consider:
- Salads : Green Bean Pasta Salad (vegan), Herby Lentil and Burrata Salad, Vegetarian Antipasto Salad, or an 11-Layer Salad with veggies, bacon, eggs, and cheese. These are fresh, colorful, and can serve many people
- Hearty Main or Side Dishes : Skillet Cheeseburger Hot Dish, Classic Baked Beans, Potluck Taco Casserole, Enchilada Meatballs, or Macaroni and Cheese. These are filling and popular choices that travel well
- Dips and Finger Foods : Dill Dip with crackers and veggies, Roasted Pepper Dip, Beer Dip, Hot Cheese Dip, Buffalo Chicken Dip, or cheese-stuffed dates wrapped in prosciutto ("Devils on Horseback"). These are easy to serve and great for mingling
- Breads and Sandwiches : Hawaiian Cheese Bread, Pulled Pork Sandwiches with buns and slaw, or Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches. These are convenient handheld options that guests enjoy
- Desserts : Best-Ever Chocolate Cake (with mayonnaise for richness), German Apple Cake, Snickerdoodles, Pull-Apart S'mores Sliders, or Buckeyes (chocolate peanut butter treats). Sweet treats are always a hit
- Store-Bought Convenience : If short on time, consider bringing pre-made trays of vegetables and dip, cheese and charcuterie boards with crackers, sushi platters, shrimp with cocktail sauce, chips and dip, or frozen appetizers that can be heated up
Key tips for potluck dishes include making enough to share, choosing items that are easy to transport and serve, and preferably preparing something ahead of time to reduce stress. Bringing a dish that suits the occasion and pleases a variety of tastes will make you a potluck star
. In summary, popular potluck contributions range from salads, casseroles, dips, finger foods, sandwiches, to desserts, with store-bought options as convenient backups. Choose something you enjoy making and that travels well to ensure a successful potluck experience.
