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22 Crowd-Pleasing Recipes Guaranteed to Be the Potluck Hit

May 22, 2024 by Iryna Bychkiv Leave a Comment

Planning a potluck? Feeling stressed about what to bring? This post has you covered with 22 amazing recipes that are sure to be a hit with everyone.

We’ve got everything from tasty appetizers to delicious main dishes, and even yummy desserts. Plus, all the recipes are easy to make with simple ingredients. So you won’t have to spend hours in the kitchen.

With these recipes in your back pocket, you’ll be the star of the potluck. And the best part? Everyone will be asking you for the recipe!

Baked Mustard Chicken Meatballs

Mustard Chicken Meatballs in a baking dish and one in a spoon. Close up.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

These baked mustard chicken meatballs feature lightly seared balls of ground chicken, rice, and spices baked in a creamy mustard sauce. The recipe makes plenty of meatballs to satisfy your hungry family on busy weeknights. Get the recipe.

Creamy Mushroom Cheese Dip

Toasted baguette is dipped into a bowl with mushroom cheese dip.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

If you’re a fan of dips with bold flavors and creamy textures, this mushroom dip is for you. It combines the rich, earthy taste of mushrooms with the creaminess of ricotta and mayo and the sharpness of parmesan. Add in a touch of garlic, caper, and vinegar, and you’ve got an absolutely delicious dip! Ready in just 20 minutes! Get the recipe.

Oven Baked Chicken Thighs

Oven baked chicken thighs in a baking dish.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

This Oven Baked Chicken Thigh recipe is a go-to one-pot recipe for busy weeknights that has a prep time of 5 minutes. It’s a truly easy, family-friendly dish that delivers the juiciest chicken thighs straight from your oven. Get the recipe.

Crispy Smashed Red Potatoes with Garlic and Dill 

Smashed potatoes on a baking sheet.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

So easy and delicious, these Crispy Smashed Red Potatoes With Garlic And Dill are a comfort side dish that never disappoints. Naturally vegan and made with just 4 simple ingredients, these crushed red potatoes are great for any occasion. Get the recipe.

Roasted Bell Pepper and White Bean Salad

Roasted Bell Pepper and White Bean Salad close up.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

Delicious and simple salad of juicy Roasted Bell Peppers, White Beans, a touch of garlic and a sprinkling of blue cheese. Inspired by Bulgarian cuisine, this side dish comes together quickly and easily. Can be served warm or cold. Get the recipe.

Cauliflower Au Gratin

Cauliflower potato gratin in baking tray with a spoon lifting some of it.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

This Cauliflower Au Gratin, also known as a Cauliflower Bake, is a delightful and satisfying dish that brings together the wholesome flavors of cauliflower and creamy gratin goodness. It’s an easy comfort food recipe that has quickly become one of the favorites in my house. Get the recipe.

Chicken Ragu Pasta

Chicken ragu pasta in a big enameled pan.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

This simple chicken ragu pasta may be easy to make and use everyday ingredients, but there’s nothing basic about its flavor. This yummy, savory, and quick-to-make dinner idea is bound to become a favorite family meal. Enjoy this homemade pasta with ground chicken in just half an hour. Get the recipe.

Crab Lettuce Wraps

Crab Lettuce Wrap close up.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

Easy to make Crab Lettuce Wraps are packed with real crab meat, your favorite vegetables and dressed in a most a delicious and creamy Tartar sauce. Serve these lettuce cups as an appetizer or main meal. Get the recipe.

Sheet Pan Kielbasa and Veggies 

Kielbasa, potatoes and vegetables on a sheet pan.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

This Sheet Pan Kielbasa and Veggies is a quick and fuss-free dinner recipe for busy weeknights. Just dump all of the ingredients on a cooking tray and bake. This recipe can be made with regular sausages and any vegetables you have in your fridge. Get the recipe.

White Bean Stew Recipe

Hearty white bean stew sprinkled with parsley.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

If you’re short on time, consider making this delicious Bean Stew. It’s not only a quick and easy dish, but it definitely doesn’t compromise on flavor either. Plus, it’s hearty, comforting, and absolutely nourishing making it perfect for the family. Get the recipe.

Skillet Green Beans with Garlicky Breadcrumbs

Up-close photo of skillet green beans with anchovy breadcrumbs on a white plate.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

This Skillet Green Beans recipe takes green beans to the next level with the savory flavor of anchovies and a hint of spice from red pepper flakes. The garlic and breadcrumbs make it taste even better! Get the recipe.

Homemade Pork and Beans recipe

Homemade Pork and Beans in a pan.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

Craving a delicious dish that’s quick and easy to make? This Homemade Pork and Beans recipe is the one for you! With tender chunks of pork shoulder, crispy bacon, and soft navy beans, it’s a dish that’s as satisfying as it looks! What’s best is that it’s ready from scratch in just 35 minutes! Get the recipe.

Cheesy Asparagus Casserole

Cheesy Asparagus Casserole in a baking dish.
Photo credit: Kasey Trenum

This Asparagus Casserole Recipe is easy to make and delicious. Made with fresh asparagus, a creamy cheese sauce, and crunchy bacon, everyone will love this comfort food side dish. Get the recipe.

Spicy Sausage Pasta

Spicy Sausage Pasta and a scoop in a pan.
Photo credit: Always Use Butter

Make this Spicy Sausage Pasta recipe in under 15 minutes with just 6 ingredients. Packed with flavor from fresh sausage, garlic, parmesan and bacon – with a lighter touch from spinach. Get the recipe.

Eggplant Casserole with Feta Cheese

Eggplant Gratin in a baking dish with a spoon in.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

This creamy and scrumptious Eggplant Gratin is smothered with a secret white sauce and topped with a generous layer or Gruyere cheese. It is a side dish that is so easy to make and will be gone before you know it. Get the recipe.

Easy Dried Fruit Loaf 

Easy Dried Fruit Loaf close up.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

This Easy Fruit Loaf is a simple and quick dessert recipe filled with juicy dried fruit and nuts. It’s flavorful, healthy and perfect for any occasion. Get the recipe.

Cheesy Beef and Rice Casserole

A piece of Beef and Rice Casserole on a plate.
Photo credit: Dominican Cookies

Pastelón de arroz, a cheesy beef and rice casserole is a great dish to recycle rice leftovers. It’s a whole dish in a casserole, easy to make, flavorful, vegetable-rich. It’s the perfect dish for potlucks. Get the recipe.

Apple Sponge Cake

Apple Sponge Cake on a plate.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

Super delicious and moist Apple Sponge Cake, also called Sharlotka will become your new favorite apple dessert. It’s so easy to make, topped with a sweet and crispy almond layer which literally melts in your mouth. Give this decadent fall treat a try and it won’t disappoint! Get the recipe.

Creamy Hot Onion Dip Recipe 

Creamy Hot Onion Dip in a bowl. Tasting.
Photo credit: Feels Like Home

This creamy hot onion dip recipe is made from caramelized sweet onions, tart Swiss cheese, and a creamy base. It’s simple, quick, and easy to put together, baked in the oven, and perfect for crostini, vegetables, potatoes, crackers, or chips. It’s the best dip for any party, game day, potluck, or picnic. You’re going to love it! Get the recipe.

Easy Hawaiian Roll Meatball Sliders Recipe

Hawaiian Roll Meatball Sliders. Tasting one of them.
Photo credit: My Everyday Table

The best easy + cheesy Hawaiian roll meatball sliders recipe! These mini baked meatball sliders are perfect for parties or game day. Get the recipe.

Sheet Pan Steak and Shrimp Fajitas

Sheet Pan Steak and Shrimp Fajitas in tortillas on a plate.
Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen

Steak and shrimp fajitas are the easiest way to enjoy a surf and turf dinner at home. Simply seasoned and cooked on one pan in the oven in under 20 minutes, this is the perfect weeknight dinner. Get the recipe.

Golden Syrup Cake

Golden Syrup Cake sliced and two slices of the cake are on a plate.
Photo credit: Greedy Gourmet

A deliciously sweet wonderfully indulgent childhood favourite, there’s nothing quite like a golden syrup cake! Get the recipe.

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