The holidays always seem to bring one question: What should I bring to the party? Whether it’s Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, or a family get-together, I love having a few easy, crowd-pleasing recipes I can count on. These holiday potluck recipes include everything from creamy dips and cheesy casseroles to slow cooker favorites, delicious side dishes, and desserts.
I’ve put together some of my favorite recipes that are perfect for sharing with family and friends. I especially love dishes I can make ahead or keep warm in the slow cooker, like sloppy joes and a loaded mashed potato bar. There’s something here for every kind of gathering, whether you’re feeding a big crowd or just bringing one dish to share.
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35+ Easy Holiday Potluck Recipes Everyone Will Love
Appetizers for Potluck
Spinach Artichoke Dip
This creamy, cheesy Spinach Artichoke Dip is always a hit at holiday parties! It's an Applebee's copycat recipe you can make in the Instant Pot or slow cooker. Serve it warm with tortilla chips, crackers, or toasted bread for an easy appetizer everyone will love.
Jalapeño Popper Dip
Jalapeño Popper Dip is a hot, creamy appetizer loaded with fresh jalapeños, crispy bacon, cream cheese, and melted cheddar.
Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
I love serving these Buffalo Chicken Meatballs at holiday potlucks! They're packed with buffalo flavor, and the slow cooker makes it easy to keep them warm. I just set out some toothpicks and let everyone grab a few!
Deviled Eggs with Pickles
I love putting a little twist on classic deviled eggs! These are creamy, tangy, and packed with dill pickle flavor. They're easy to make ahead and always a fun addition to a holiday potluck!
Blooming Quesadilla Ring
I love making this Blooming Quesadilla Ring for holiday parties! It's filled with creamy buffalo chicken, ranch, and melted cheese, then baked until golden and crispy. It's such a fun appetizer to set in the middle of the table and let everyone pull apart a piece!
Whipped Ricotta
I love having a quick appetizer like this Whipped Ricotta for holiday potlucks! It's light, creamy, and full of fresh lemon, garlic, and herb flavor. I like serving it with toasted bread or crackers for an easy appetizer that looks a little fancy without much work!
Philly Cheesesteak Crescent Ring
I love making this Philly Cheesesteak Crescent Ring for holiday potlucks! It's filled with tender beef, peppers, onions, and melted cheese, all wrapped in golden crescent rolls. I like slicing it into smaller pieces so everyone can grab one without needing a plate!
Buffalo Chicken Party Sandwich
I love making these Buffalo Chicken Party Sandwiches for holiday potlucks! They're packed with buffalo chicken flavor and are easy to share with a crowd. I like cutting them into smaller portions so everyone can grab one from the appetizer table!
Italian Sub Crescent Ring
I love making this Italian Sub Crescent Ring for holiday gatherings! It's filled with Italian deli meats and melted cheese, all wrapped in golden, flaky crescent rolls. I like slicing it into smaller pieces so everyone can grab a bite!
Pizza Monkey Bread
I love making Pizza Monkey Bread for holiday potlucks because it's such a fun appetizer to share! It's cheesy, full of pizza flavor, and everyone can pull apart their own piece. I like serving it warm with marinara sauce for dipping!
Italian Sliders Recipe
I love making these Italian Sliders for holiday potlucks because they're easy to grab and always a crowd favorite! Loaded with Italian deli meats and melted cheese on soft rolls, they're perfect for feeding a hungry crowd without spending hours in the kitchen.
Utica Tomato Pie
Growing up in Central New York, I can't imagine a family gathering without Utica Tomato Pie! I love bringing this local favorite to potlucks because I can make it ahead, serve it at room temperature, and cut it into squares so everyone can grab a piece. It's always a hit!
Easy Holiday Side Dishes
Slow Cooker Loaded Mached Potato Bar
One of my favorite ideas for a holiday potluck is a loaded mashed potato bar! I make my creamy slow cooker mashed potatoes, keep them warm in the Crockpot, and set out toppings like crispy bacon, shredded cheddar, sour cream, chives, and gravy. Everyone gets to build their own bowl, and it's always fun for a crowd!
Grandma Browns Baked Beans
Growing up in Central New York, Grandma Brown's Baked Beans were always a staple at family gatherings and potlucks! I love bringing this homemade version to holiday get-togethers because it brings back so many memories. It's a local favorite that never goes out of style!
Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes
I love bringing these Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes to holiday potlucks! They're loaded with hash browns, bacon, and plenty of melted cheese. Best of all, I can keep them warm in the slow cooker while everyone helps themselves!
Pull Apart Bread
I love making this Cheesy Pull Apart Bread for holiday gatherings! It's loaded with garlic butter and gooey mozzarella cheese, and everyone can pull off their own cheesy piece. I like serving it warm right in the center of the table so everyone can dig in!
Crowd-Pleasing Casseroles and Main Dishes
Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes
These Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes are perfect for feeding a crowd at a holiday potluck! Loaded with ground beef, peppers, onions, and melty cheese, they're easy to make ahead and keep warm in the slow cooker. Just set out some buns and let everyone help themselves!
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
I love making this Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta for potlucks because it's creamy, cheesy, and always a crowd-pleaser! With tender chicken and pasta tossed in a rich garlic Parmesan sauce, it's a comforting dish that's easy to share with family and friends.
Slow Cooker Million Dollar Macaroni and Cheese
This rich and creamy Million Dollar Mac and Cheese is always a crowd favorite at holiday potlucks! Everything cooks right in the slow cooker, including the uncooked pasta, making it an easy dish to bring along and serve warm.
Crock Pot Sloppy Joes
These Crock Pot Sloppy Joes are perfect for a holiday potluck! The ground beef simmers in a homemade sweet and tangy sauce, and you can keep everything warm in the slow cooker. Just bring some buns and let everyone help themselves!
Crockpot Ranch Chicken
I love making this Crockpot Ranch Chicken for potlucks because it's so easy to serve a crowd! With tender chicken, ranch seasoning, bacon, and a creamy, cheesy sauce, it's always a favorite. I like to serve it with rolls so everyone can make their own sandwiches.
Crockpot Lasagna Recipe
I love making this Crockpot Lasagna for holiday potlucks because it feeds a crowd without taking up oven space! It's layered with hearty meat sauce, tender noodles, creamy ricotta, and plenty of melted cheese. Just bring the slow cooker along and let everyone dig in!
Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowls
I love making these Chicken Burrito Bowls for potlucks because everyone can build their own! They're loaded with tender chicken, rice, black beans, corn, and melted cheese. I just set out bowls of sour cream, salsa, and other toppings and let everyone help themselves!
Taco Lasagna
I love bringing Taco Lasagna to potlucks when I want something a little different from traditional casseroles! It's a fun twist on taco night with layers of delicious Mexican-inspired flavors and plenty of cheese. It's hearty, easy to share, and perfect for feeding a hungry crowd!
Mexican Cornbread Casserole
I love bringing this Mexican Cornbread Casserole to potlucks when I want something hearty and a little different! It's a comforting, cheesy casserole with delicious Mexican-inspired flavors and cornbread. It's easy to serve in squares, making it perfect for feeding a crowd!
Dorito Chicken Casserole
I love bringing this Dorito Chicken Casserole to potlucks because it's a fun change from traditional casseroles! With tender chicken, a creamy, cheesy filling, and crunchy Doritos, it's a dish everyone wants to try. It's easy to serve and perfect for feeding a hungry crowd!
Cozy Soups for Holiday Potlucks
Potato Corn Chowder
I love serving this creamy Potato Corn Chowder at holiday gatherings! It's loaded with tender potatoes, sweet corn, carrots, and celery. I like keeping it warm in the slow cooker so everyone can grab a cozy bowl whenever they're ready!
Dutch Oven Chili Recipe
I love making this hearty Dutch Oven Chili for holiday potlucks! It's packed with ground beef, beans, tomatoes, and peppers, and it's perfect for feeding a crowd. I like setting out shredded cheese, sour cream, and crackers so everyone can top their bowl just the way they like it!
Slow Cooker Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli Soup
I love bringing this hearty Pasta e Fagioli Soup to holiday potlucks! It's packed with pasta, beans, and a flavorful broth, and the slow cooker makes it easy to prepare ahead of time. Just keep it warm and let everyone help themselves to a bowl!
Holiday Potluck Desserts
No Bake Biscoff Cheesecake Cups
I love making these No-Bake Biscoff Cheesecake Cups for holiday potlucks! They're creamy, full of that delicious cookie butter flavor, and served in individual cups so everyone can grab their own dessert. Best of all, I can make them ahead of time!
Pistachio Fluff
I love bringing Pistachio Fluff to holiday potlucks! It's light, creamy, and has that pretty green color that's perfect for Christmas. I can make it ahead of time, keep it chilled, and serve it in one big bowl so everyone can help themselves!
Cannoli Dip
I love bringing Cannoli Dip to holiday potlucks because it's so easy to make ahead! It's creamy, sweet, and has all those delicious cannoli flavors without the work of filling individual shells. I like serving it with broken waffle cones or cookies so everyone can dip right in!
Italian Ricotta Cookies
I love bringing Italian Ricotta Cookies to holiday gatherings! They're soft, tender, and topped with a sweet glaze and colorful sprinkles. They always remind me of traditional Italian holiday baking, and they're perfect for making ahead and sharing on a big cookie platter!
Not Your Mama’s Banana Pudding
I love bringing this Banana Pudding to holiday potlucks! It's creamy, full of banana flavor, and layered with delicious cookies. I can make it ahead of time, keep it chilled, and bring one big dish for everyone to enjoy!
Slow Cooker Reese’s Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cake
If you love chocolate and peanut butter together, this cake is a must-try! It's rich, chocolatey, and packed with Reese's peanut butter flavor. I love that the slow cooker does the work, and I can serve it warm right from the crockpot at a holiday gathering!
Rum Balls
These Easy No-Bake Rum Balls are one of my favorite treats for holiday parties! They're rich, chocolatey, and have just the right touch of rum flavor. Best of all, I can make them ahead of time without turning on the oven!
Hot Cocoa Cookies
These Hot Cocoa Cookies are such a fun treat for Christmas parties! They're rich, chocolatey, and have all the cozy flavors of a cup of hot cocoa. I love adding them to a holiday cookie platter for everyone to enjoy!
Churro Cheesecake Bars
These Churro Cheesecake Bars are perfect for holiday potlucks! They have a creamy cheesecake filling with a sweet cinnamon-sugar topping. I love that I can make them ahead of time, cut them into squares, and bring a whole tray to share!
Christmas Crack (Saltine Cracker Toffee)
This Saltine Cracker Toffee is always a hit during the holidays! It's sweet, buttery, crunchy, and covered in chocolate. I love making a big batch, breaking it into pieces, and bringing it to Christmas parties or adding it to holiday cookie trays!
I hope these holiday potluck recipes give you plenty of ideas for your next gathering! Whether you’re bringing a cheesy casserole, a warm slow cooker dish, or something sweet, there’s something here for everyone. I’d love to hear which recipe you’re bringing to your next holiday party, so let me know in the comments!
