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Potluck Recipes : Top 20

 

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Alyson's Broccoli Salad

Submitted by: Eleanor Johnson 
Bacon sure does something wonderful for broccoli, and that 's the case with this great party salad. It 's fried up and crumbled and sprinkled on the fresh broccoli along with toasted sunflower seeds. Onions and raisins, also make an appearance. 

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Sweet Restaurant Slaw

Submitted by: Sandi Johnson 
Living In: Silver City, New Mexico, USA
Easy to make with convenient, packaged coleslaw, in this version the creamy dressing with vinegar, sugar and vegetable oil is close to what's served at popular fried chicken, burger and fish restaurants. 

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Strawberry and Feta Salad

Submitted by: MSCHEF 
A lively mixture of lettuce, strawberries, almonds, and feta is tossed with a tangy oil and vinegar dressing! 

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Sopapilla Cheesecake Dessert

Submitted by: Shelley 
Home Town: Midwest City, Oklahoma, USA
Living In: Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
Cream cheese, canned crescent rolls, cinnamon, and almonds create this delicious, Mexican-inspired dessert. 

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German Sweet Chocolate Cake I

Submitted by: Cindy Carnes 
Home Town: Boone, Iowa, USA
Living In: Malvern, Iowa, USA
This is the favorite at all of our potlucks 

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Zucchini Quiche

Submitted by: Dorothy Collins 
I make this recipe for almost any occasion - it's popular with company and at potluck dinners, and I've passed it around to many friends. My husband and I are growing lots of squash this summer...all for this quiche! 

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Pecan Sweet Potato Casserole

Submitted by: Tina Browning 
Creamy sweet potatoes are treated to a brown-sugar-and-pecan topping in this pared-down casserole. I like to double the recipe for my company's Thanksgiving potluck, Tina Browning writes from Lehigh Acres, Florida. Everyone loves it. 

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Pudding-Topped Fruit Salad

Submitted by: Michelle Masciarelli 
My sister shared this recipe with me. She served the fruit in wine goblets, topped with the pudding. For large groups, serve it in a big salad bowl. Either way, it's refreshing and delicious. -Michelle Masciarelli, Torrington, Connecticut 

Pineapple Pretzel Fluff

Submitted by: Beth Olby 
Looking for something different to bring to a potluck? Beth Olby of Ashland, Wisconsin, says, 'Everyone goes crazy for this sweet and crunchy combination. Be sure to add the pretzel mixture right before serving to keep it crispy.' 

Sex in a Pan I

Submitted by: Cecile 
A wonderful nut crust is pressed into a large 9x13-inch pan and baked. Then a sweetened, cream cheese mixture is spread over the crust, and topped with a layers of whipped cream, chocolate pudding, vanilla pudding, and more whipped cream. Chill this luscious pie overnight and serve to sighs. 

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Apple Pie

Submitted by: Dan Kramer 
An alcohol-infused hot apple cider including both apple juice and apple cider, sugar, cinnamon sticks and alcohol - for a large group of party-goers. 

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Party Mimosa

Submitted by: CHERYL BLUE 
This tropical fruit mimosa is a wonderful change, and will serve several people too! 

Aunt Ro's Baked Beans

Submitted by: Wallyfish 
Easy to make using a variety of canned beans, this recipe combines butter beans, pinto beans, pork and beans, and chopped onion with traditional seasonings for rich, savory baked beans. 

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Fresh Mint and Cilantro Melon Salad

Submitted by: Menealeous' Daughter 
Home Town: Tacoma, Washington, USA
Living In: New York, New York, USA
This simple recipe combines fresh honeydew melon with cilantro and mint and is tossed with sweetened lime juice for a refreshing fruit salad option. 

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Sour Cream Rhubarb Pie

Submitted by: David S. Novak 
Home Town: Waconia, Minnesota, USA
Living In: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
A pie recipe my whole family loves and begs my mother to make when we have a get together. Wonderful warmed and with a side of vanilla ice cream! 

Super Spicy Pea Salad

Submitted by: SHUNPR 
Home Town: Austin, Texas, USA
This one is not for the kids! Super spicy and perfect for those hot summer days when you want something besides potato salad to take to the neighborhood BBQ. 

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Rhubarb Meringue Dessert

Submitted by: Jessica Moch 
I hear so many nice comments when I serve this special springtime dessert. I make it often when our abundant rhubarb is in its prime. It's just as homey as a rhubarb custard pie, but it easily serves a large group. --Jessica Moch Bismarck, North Dakota 

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Mozzarella Tomatoes

Submitted by: Gloria Bisek 
'I received the recipe for this rich bread-and-tomato dish from a relative,' says Gloria Bisek of Deerwood, Minnesota. 'We love it in fall when tomatoes from our garden are plentiful. It's a favorite at potlucks, too,' she adds. 

Mandarin Cookie Salad

Submitted by: Karen Marcus 
'This yummy dessert is an all-time favorite with our family,' says Karen Marcus of Renville, Minnesota. 'I seldom bring home leftovers when I take it to potlucks or family gatherings. It's so easy, even the kids can make it.' 

Bacon Broccoli Salad

Submitted by: Alan Alspaugh 
Here in the hot Florida sun, we appreciate refreshing no-fuss salads like this. It's a popular side dish at church potlucks and picnics. 

 
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