21 Crowd-Pleasing Potluck Creations Perfect for BBQ’s, Picnics, and Parties!

Everyone loves a good party, and good parties always have two things: good company and good food! You have to figure out the company part on your own, but this list covers the food part! Try any one of these 21 recipes, and you are sure to find your perfect potluck powerhouse!

 

Green Pasta Salad With Edible Flowers

Green Pasta Salad With Edible Flowers
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This Green Pasta Salad is guaranteed to turn heads at your next potluck! The pasta is cooked al dente and tossed in a herby pesto. It is topped with parmesan and gorgeous edible flowers. It is cool and refreshing, perfect for the warm Spring season!

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Avocado Egg Salad

Avocado Egg Salad
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This Avocado Egg Salad is a perfect refreshing addition to any potluck. All the classic flavors of an egg salad with added creaminess from delicious avocado. Super versatile as a sandwich or served with crackers!

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Confetti Squares

Confetti Squares
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These Confetti Squares require only six ingredients to make and will be every sweet tooth’s favorite new snack! Butterscotch and peanut butter combine to create a beautiful fudge studded with multicolor marshmallows. It looks super fun and tastes incredibly indulgent!

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Roasted Shrimp and Spring Vegetables

Roasted Shrimp and Spring Vegetables
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Delicious shrimp are piled and surrounded by fresh spring vegetables of your choice. What really sets it all apart is the zingy and creamy herb dip! This recipe is the perfect Springtime appetizer to wow a crowd! 

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Marinated Tomato Pasta Salad

Marinated Tomato Pasta Salad
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This Marinated Tomato Pasta Salad is bursting with fresh Italian flavor! A balsamic marinade brightens the tomatoes, which are balanced with savory parmesan and prosciutto. It’s a must-have at your next get-together!

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Strawberry Cucumber Salad

Strawberry Cucumber Salad
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This Strawberry Cucumber Salad comes together in a flash with tasty, simple flavors! Refreshing cucumbers and strawberries are balanced with tangy pickled onions and sprinkled with your favorite herbs. A great, allergen-friendly recipe for all to enjoy!

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Red Velvet Brownies

Red Velvet Brownies
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A rich and fudgy brownie is swirled with ribbons of tangy cream cheese swirl. The brownies are super moist and taste just like classic red velvet! These Red Velvet Brownies look absolutely stunning and taste just as good!

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Baked Potato Salad

Baked Potato Salad
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Loaded baked potatoes and potato salad are two surefire favorites to serve at any party. So why not get the best of both worlds with this Baked Potato Salad? It’s everything you want from a loaded baked potato served as a crowd-pleasing potato salad!

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Jap Chae (Korean Stir-Fried Noodles)

Jap Chae (Korean Stir-Fried Noodles)
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Jap Chae, or Korean Stir-Fried Noodles, are glass noodles with a delicious combination of beef and vegetables. They are bursting with typical delicious Asian flavors and are a textural wonderland! They are super easy to make in bulk, which makes them great for big groups! 

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Tortellini Pesto Salad

Tortellini Pesto Salad
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This Tortellini Pesto Salad is perfect for preparing ahead and is packed with hearty Italian flavor! Your choice of homemade or store-bought pesto coats a delicious combination of tortellini, sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts, and two different cheeses. It’s super easy to make and tastes extraordinary!

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Crispy Pan Fried Gnocchi

Crispy Pan Fried Gnocchi
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These Crispy Pan Fried Gnocchi can be made in 20 minutes or less and are absolutely packed with flavor! Store-bought gnocchi is used for simplicity and can be substituted with homemade gnocchi if you prefer. Tossed in a garlic and herb butter sauce for an extra layer of deliciousness!

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Cajun Shrimp and Crab Stuffed Shells

Cajun Shrimp and Crab Stuffed Shells
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These Cajun Shrimp and Crab Stuffed Shells tick every single tasty box! The seafood filling is creamy and luxurious, tossed in a silky Cajun sauce. The Cajun seasoning pairs perfectly with seafood and provides an enticing heat. Perfect to spice up your next gathering!

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Easy Pizza Casserole

Easy Pizza Casserole
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Classic flavors from an iconic Italian packed into a pasta bake. Simple ingredients and quick cooking make it great for family gatherings! Make it deluxe or however you and your family like!

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Spicy Shrimp Rolls

Spicy Shrimp Rolls
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A sushi-style roll is filled with shrimp, avocado and yellow bell pepper. The shrimp is tossed in a spicy sriracha mayo for that extra kick! These Spicy Shrimp Rolls are a great starter to spice up your appetizers!

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Smoked Bacon Wrapped Meatballs

Smoked Bacon Wrapped Meatballs
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The meatballs are stuffed with jalapenos and a cream cheese filling. They are seasoned to perfection and wrapped in bacon, which is smoked for extra flavor! These meatballs are like a jalapeno popper and a meatball combined! 

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Smoked Mac and Cheese

Smoked Mac and Cheese
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The recipe is cheesy, like the classic, and pretty hands-off! It’s topped with panko bread crumbs for a tantalizing texture. Amazing mac and cheese is already a potluck favorite, but adding bacon and smoky flavor just takes it to a whole new level!

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Creamy Kielbasa Pasta

Creamy Kielbasa Pasta
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This Creamy Kielbasa Pasta is packed full of fresh vegetables and delicious flavors! The sauce is super decadent with a perfect pinch of heat. It’s all done in one pot to save on time and cleaning!

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German Cucumber Salad

German Cucumber Salad
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This German Cucumber Salad is irresistibly invigorating! Juicy cucumbers are tossed in a tangy cream sauce, and fresh dill adds herbaceous elevation to an already satisfying salad.

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Creamy Meat Doria

Creamy Meat Doria
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Beef and mushrooms are the stars of the dish, coated in a creamy bechamel. Layered atop a bed of steaming rice, everything melds together for a dish packed full of flavor. Creamy Meat Doria is a must-try for your next potluck!

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Black Bean and Corn Salad

Black Bean and Corn Salad
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Many have heard of this as Cowboy Caviar, and it is absolutely amazing! Super hearty and full of fresh veggies, offset by a tangy lemon vinaigrette. It is a perfect potluck appetizer to serve with tortilla chips!

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Brisket Chili

Brisket Chili
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Chili is a potluck classic, and this recipe has all the amazing flavors of chili with a brisket twist. It’s still the hearty classic everyone loves, with the addition of tender beef brisket. Fire-roasted and full of flavor for a chili recipe sure to knock someone’s socks off!

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