At a potluck, people usually bring dishes that are easy to share, travel well, and don’t require last-minute prep. Here’s a breakdown of popular go-to choices:
🍲 Main Dishes (Hearty & Filling) Baked ziti or lasagna
Meatballs or cocktail sausages
Fried or baked chicken
Casseroles (tuna, green bean, enchilada)
Sliders or pulled pork
🥗 Side Dishes Pasta salad or potato salad
Mac and cheese
Deviled eggs
Roasted vegetables
Cornbread or dinner rolls
🥣 Dips & Appetizers Spinach-artichoke dip
Hummus and pita chips
7-layer dip
Cheese and cracker tray
Veggie platter with ranch dip
🍪 Desserts Brownies or cookies
Cupcakes or cake bars
Fruit platter
Banana bread
Pies (sliced or mini)
🥤 Drinks & Extras Soda, iced tea, lemonade
Water bottles
Ice or disposable cups/plates/napkins (always appreciated)
✅ Tips: Label your dish if it has common allergens (nuts, dairy, etc.)
Bring a serving utensil — people often forget!
Choose something that can sit at room temp if fridge or oven space is limited.
At a potluck, people usually bring dishes that are easy to share, travel well, and don’t require last-minute prep. Here’s a breakdown of popular go-to choices:
ReplyDelete🍲 Main Dishes (Hearty & Filling)
Baked ziti or lasagna
Meatballs or cocktail sausages
Fried or baked chicken
Casseroles (tuna, green bean, enchilada)
Sliders or pulled pork
🥗 Side Dishes
Pasta salad or potato salad
Mac and cheese
Deviled eggs
Roasted vegetables
Cornbread or dinner rolls
🥣 Dips & Appetizers
Spinach-artichoke dip
Hummus and pita chips
7-layer dip
Cheese and cracker tray
Veggie platter with ranch dip
🍪 Desserts
Brownies or cookies
Cupcakes or cake bars
Fruit platter
Banana bread
Pies (sliced or mini)
🥤 Drinks & Extras
Soda, iced tea, lemonade
Water bottles
Ice or disposable cups/plates/napkins (always appreciated)
✅ Tips:
Label your dish if it has common allergens (nuts, dairy, etc.)
Bring a serving utensil — people often forget!
Choose something that can sit at room temp if fridge or oven space is limited.