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    30 Best Potluck Recipes

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    Wondering what to bring to a potluck? When it comes to potluck food, you need recipes that are easy to make ahead, easy to store, and easy to transport. Whether you’re tasked with preparing picnic recipes for a family gathering or a dish for a barbecue with friends or work potluck, we are here to help make things easier for you. We are sharing over 30 of the most popular and best potluck recipes including pasta salads, dips, bite-sized snacks, platters, and more, so that you don't have to search for any further potluck ideas.

    Wondering what food to bring to a potluck? We are sharing over 30 best potluck recipes including pasta salads, dips, bite-sized snacks, platters, and more. | aheadofthyme.com

    Best Potluck Recipes

    1

    Italian Pasta Salad

    Italian pasta salad is delicious, wholesome, and easy to make. Make it up to three days ahead for your summer picnics and cookouts. You can't get more classic than Italian Salad at a potluck!

    2

    Deviled Eggs

    Classic deviled eggs are a simple, easy, and healthy appetizer to make when you need something quick for brunch, picnics, barbecues, potlucks, or Easter.

    3

    7 Layer Dip

    This easy and delicious 7 layer dip is the perfect dip to serve at your next party, made with layers of beans, guacamole, salsa, cheese, and more.

    4

    Sticky Honey Garlic Meatballs

    Sticky honey garlic meatballs are a delicious and flavourful 30-minute meal to add to your weekly dinner rotation. A total crowd pleaser.

    5

    Pepperoni Pizza Rolls

    Easy pepperoni pizza rolls are crispy on the bottom, tender and chewy inside, packed with pepperoni and cheese, and baked until bubbly.

    6

    Veggie Tray

    This homemade veggie tray is a quick easy healthy snack or appetizer to make for your next party, with a variety of colorful vegetables and delicious dips.

    7

    Tomato Bruschetta with Balsamic Glaze

    Tomato bruschetta with balsamic glaze is an easy Italian appetizer topped with tomatoes, onions, garlic, basil and olive oil. Delicious, fresh and simple.

    8

    Antipasto Skewers

    Antipasto skewers with tortellini are a quick, easy, and delicious appetizer with the best parts of a traditional antipasto platter but easier to eat.

    9

    Olive Tapenade

    Olive tapenade is a delicious, flavorful, easy dip that comes together in minutes, made with the perfect combination of sharp, tangy, salty, and savory.

    10

    Turkey Pinwheels

    Turkey pinwheels are bite-sized finger food perfection and will make back-to-school lunch planning for the kids a total breeze. They are fully customizable and you can wrap them up in a tortilla or in pita bread.

    11

    Macaroni Salad

    Classic macaroni salad is a creamy and delicious pasta salad that is easy to throw together. It's the perfect side to bring to a summer potluck or BBQ.

    12

    Rosemary Cornbread

    Sweet and savoury, buttery rosemary cornbread is soft and moist with golden crispy edges, flavourful and delicious, and so easy to make.

    13

    Vietnamese Salad Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce

    Fresh, light and healthy Vietnamese salad rolls are packed with vermicelli noodles, shrimp, fresh vegetables and herbs and dipped in homemade peanut sauce.

    14

    Bacon Cheddar Cheese Ball

    Bacon cheddar cheese ball is an easy to make appetizer and delicious showstopper at holiday parties or game day. It's creamy, cheesy, and nutty.

    15

    Spring Pesto Pasta with Asparagus

    Spring pesto pasta with asparagus and chives is light and made with simple ingredients in under 20 minutes. Serve it hot for dinner or cold as pasta salad.

    16

    Egg Salad Sandwich

    The best egg salad sandwich is a quick and easy picnic classic loaded with perfect hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, a touch of dijon mustard and green onions.

    17

    Mango Salsa

    Fresh mango salsa is sweet, tangy, and delicious. It's a quick and easy recipe that you can whip up with just 6 ingredients and in under 10 minutes.

    18

    Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad

    Quick and easy Mediterranean orzo pasta salad packed with fresh vegetables and herbs is tossed in a Greek lemon vinaigrette. Healthy, light and delicious.

    19

    Pigs in a Blanket

    Pigs in a blanket from scratch are a delicious and easy appetizer or snack to make for your next party or gathering — juicy, cheesy, flaky, and buttery.

    20

    Whipped Feta Crostini

    Whipped feta crostini with a herby olive topping is quick and easy snack or appetizer that is ready in less than 20 minutes — or 10 minutes if you’re fast.

    21

    Caprese Pasta Salad

    Bright and colorful caprese pasta salad is the ultimate summer side dish. It's fresh, light, and loaded with vibrant summer flavors. Quick and easy too!

    22

    Garlic Cheddar Biscuits

    Garlic Cheddar Biscuits are a simple but delicious and flavorful no yeast bread that is ready for the oven with less than 15 minutes of prep.

    23

    Classic Hummus

    Whip up classic smooth and creamy hummus dip at home in just 5 minutes, by combining chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice and garlic in the blender. Serve it with veggies or crackers, or use it in a vegan hummus wrap.

    24

    Sweet Chili Turkey Meatballs

    Sweet chili turkey meatballs are delicious, tender and juicy, loaded with classic Thai flavors, and quick and easy to make. Savory, sweet, and tangy.

    25

    Potato Salad

    Easy homemade potato salad is loaded with baby potatoes, eggs, and green onions and tossed in a mayo sauce and is a go-to for summer barbecues and picnics.

    26

    Charcuterie Board

    This easy charcuterie board is the perfect appetizer to impress with minimal effort— made with cheese, cured meats, crackers, dips, olives, fruit, and nuts.

    27

    Fruit Salad

    This Summer Fruit Salad is colorful, delicious, and naturally sweet (no processed sugar!). It's easy to make with fresh fruit tossed in a homemade dressing.

    28

    Caramelized Onion Dip

    Caramelized onion dip is creamy, flavorful, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. This easy appetizer is perfect for entertaining, on game day, or for a snack.

    29

    Greek Salad Hummus Flatbread

    This bright and colourful Greek salad hummus flatbread is perfect as an appetizer or a healthy lunch or snack.

    30

    Summer Corn Salad

    Take fresh-off-the-grill corn on the cob and turn it into a light, flavourful summer corn salad, topped with cherry tomatoes, fresh basil and cheese.

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    Wondering what food to bring to a potluck? We are sharing over 30 best potluck recipes including pasta salads, dips, bite-sized snacks, platters, and more. | aheadofthyme.com

    30 Best Potluck Recipes


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    • Author: Sam Hu | Ahead of Thyme
    • Total Time: 25 minutes
    • Yield: 4-6 servings
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    Wondering what food to bring to a potluck? We are sharing over 30 best potluck recipes including pasta salads, dips, bite-sized snacks, platters, and more. One of my favorite potluck recipes is this Italian Pasta Salad.


    Ingredients

    • ½ lb. pasta, uncooked
    • 3 oz. salami (about 80 grams)
    • 1 + ½ cup grape tomatoes (1 pint), halved
    • ½ green bell pepper, chopped
    • ½ red bell pepper, chopped
    • ¼ cup red onion, chopped
    • ½ cup kalamata black olives, halved
    • 4 oz. bocconcini mozzarella balls, halved
    • 1 + ½ tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
    • ½ cup Italian dressing, homemade or store-bought
    • Parmesan cheese, grated (optional, for serving)

    Instructions

    1. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes or according to package instructions. Drain and rinse pasta under cold water to stop the cooking process and to cool the pasta down.
    2. Transfer the pasta to a large mixing bowl or serving bowl. If not assembling the salad immediately, add some olive oil and toss together to prevent the pasta from sticking together. Otherwise, add remaining ingredients. Pour Italian salad dressing on top, and toss to combine.
    3. You can serve immediately with Parmesan on top, or cover the bowl tightly with plastic cling wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. This will allow all the flavours to infuse into each other. When ready to serve, give the salad a good toss and add a little more dressing, if desired.
    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 10 minutes
    • Category: Salad
    • Method: Tossed
    • Cuisine: Italian

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    1. Kim says

      May 31, 2022 at 3:35 am

      Thank you.Im going to try most of them.Perfect timing it gets old cooking the same stuff.thank you again

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    2. Lee says

      February 26, 2022 at 12:30 am

      You can’t go wrong with the pasta salad. Such a classic.

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