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18 Crowd-Pleasing, Last-Minute Potluck Ideas That Look Like You Planned Ahead

November 24, 2024 by Donna Dizon Leave a Comment

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Invited to a potluck and have no clue what to bring? 

Whenever I’m invited to a potluck, I always have a hard time deciding what to bring. These last-minute potluck ideas are perfect for whatever type of event you are invited to!

Dark Chocolate Hummus

Dark Chocolate Hummus.

Image Credit: A Sweet Alternative.

This dark chocolate hummus recipe is both nutritious and simple to prepare. It serves as a delightful dessert or snack that will fulfill your chocolate desires. Enjoy this sweet hummus as a dip for fresh strawberries, apple slices, or your favorite fruit.

Get the Recipe: Dark Chocolate Hummus

 

Cinnamon Roll Apple Pies

Cinnamon Roll Apple Pies.

Image Credit: Chenee Today.

An easy recipe for cinnamon roll apple pies involves using refrigerated cinnamon rolls and apple pie filling. The Pillsbury cinnamon roll apple pie recipe offers a simple two-ingredient solution for a fast and effortless dessert. You can also create cinnamon roll apple pie cups topped with streusel for an added twist!

Get the Recipe: Cinnamon Roll Apple Pies

 

Arayes (Lebanese Meat-Stuffed Pitas)

Arayes (Lebanese Meat-Stuffed Pitas).

Image Credit: Chocolates and Chai.

Arayes, the delectable meat-stuffed pita breads, stand as one of Lebanon’s most beloved street foods. Their popularity stems from their irresistible taste: spiced, flavorful ground beef is generously filled into pita pockets and fried to golden perfection.

Get the Recipe: Arayes (Lebanese Meat-Stuffed Pitas)

 

Fall Harvest Salad

Fall Harvest Salad.

Image Credit: Craving Something Healthy.

This vibrant fall harvest salad is delicious for a light autumn meal or a side salad for dinner or the holidays. It’s full of seasonal flavors from kale, roasted sweet potato, cranberries, toasted hazelnuts, and a sweet and tangy maple, apple cider, and mustard vinaigrette.

Get the Recipe: Fall Harvest Salad

 

Easy Million-Dollar Chicken Casserole 

Make an Easy Million Dollar Chicken Casserole Recipe on a Budget.

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This economical meal has a taste that belies its cost! Follow these steps to create our simple yet luxurious million-dollar chicken casserole.

Get the Recipe: Easy Million-Dollar Chicken Casserole Recipe 

 

Easy Instant Pot Chili

Easy Instant Pot Chili.

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Here’s a swift and simple recipe for a healthy Instant Pot Chili, ideal for busy weeknights. It requires just eight fresh ingredients and takes only 12 minutes to cook in the Instant Pot. Plus, it’s gluten-free.

Get the Recipe: Easy Instant Pot Chili

 

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad.

Image Credit: The Cookin’ Chicks.

Explore the delightful Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad, perfect for summer! It’s brimming with savory diced chicken, crunchy bacon, al dente pasta, crispy French Fried Onions, and luscious Ranch dressing. A superb choice for BBQs, potlucks, summer parties, and picnics!

Get the Recipe: Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

 

Bacon Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls Pinwheels 

Bacon Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls Pinwheels (4 Ingredients).

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Bacon Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls are incredibly easy to prepare, requiring just four ingredients, and they’re bursting with flavor! These effortless pinwheel appetizers have become an indispensable part of our holiday celebrations, particularly during Christmas and Thanksgiving.

Get the Recipe: Bacon Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls Pinwheels 

 

Shrimp Ceviche

Shrimp ceviche.

Image Credit: Irene Mercadal.

This avocado shrimp ceviche is refreshing and light, ideal for warm days, and the best part is it’s simple and fast to make.

Get the Recipe: Shrimp ceviche

 

Cheese Ball Recipe

Cheese Ball Recipe.

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This classic cheese ball recipe is an ideal, quick, and easy appetizer that’s sure to please any party crowd. It consists of shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, cream cheese, green onions, and spices, all rolled in chopped pecans for a delightful finish.

Get the Recipe: Cheese Ball Recipe

 

Cucumber Radish Salad

Cucumber Radish Salad.

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This Cucumber Radish Salad offers a refreshing mix of crunchy cucumbers, zesty white radishes with their greens, and finely chopped ginger root, making it an ideal choice for a light meal or as an accompaniment.

Get the Recipe: Cucumber Radish Salad

 

Mediterranean Bean Salad With Zucchini

Mediterranean Bean Salad with Zucchini.

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The Mediterranean Bean Salad boasts grilled zucchini with a hint of garlic, creamy white beans, nutty red quinoa, juicy cherry tomatoes, crumbly feta, tangy olives, and a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing, making it an ideal choice for lunch or as an accompaniment.

Get the Recipe: Mediterranean Bean Salad with Zucchini

 

Stuffed Garlic Bread Recipe 

Stuffed Garlic Bread Recipe [Easy and Cheesy!].

Image Credit: Heavenly Spiced.

Discover a Stuffed Garlic Bread recipe that’s not only easy and cheesy but also so stunning, you’ll want it to be the showstopper at every pasta night, holiday gathering, and dinner celebration!

Get the Recipe: Stuffed Garlic Bread Recipe

 

Easy Pasta Salad

Easy Pasta Salad.

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Easy Pasta Salad is a top pick for my spring and summer recipe collection. It’s simple to prepare and always delights the crowd, perfect for barbecues or potlucks.

Get the Recipe: Easy Pasta Salad

 

Lentil Salad With Feta Cheese and Salami

Lentil Salad with Feta Cheese and Salami.

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The Lentil Salad with Feta Cheese and Salami is the perfect recipe for the lingering warmth of fall days, yet it’s also substantial enough for the cooler days.

Get the Recipe: Lentil Salad with Feta Cheese and Salami

 

Greek Quinoa Salad

Greek Quinoa Salad.

Image Credit: Primavera Kitchen.

This Greek Quinoa Salad is vibrant, flavorful, and zesty! It includes cooked quinoa, crisp vegetables, and briny feta cheese, all mixed with a homemade vinaigrette. It’s perfect as a filling lunch or a nutritious side dish.

Get the Recipe: Greek Quinoa Salad

No Bake Blueberry Muffin Oatmeal Balls

No Bake Blueberry Muffin Oatmeal Balls (Vegan, Gluten-Free).

Image Credit: Simply Oatmeal.

Whip up some real magic with these tasty and nutritious no-bake blueberry muffin oatmeal balls. Every ingredient is loaded with fiber and nutritional advantages, making them an ideal choice for a balanced energy snack to replenish your body.

Get the Recipe: No Bake Blueberry Muffin Oatmeal Balls 

Potatoes Romanoff 

Potatoes Romanoff (Hash brown Casserole).

Image Credit: Food Meanderings.

Potlucks are wonderful events where you only need to prepare one dish but get to enjoy a variety of others. It’s an excellent way to discover new favorites, which is how I’ve collected many recipes. The Potatoes Romanoff with hash browns, or “hashbrown casserole,” is a prime example of such a discovery.

Get the Recipe: Potatoes Romanoff

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