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I live in a very vibrant community with plenty of get-togethers at private homes, the community center, or the neighborhood church. Many of these are planned in advance, or regularly scheduled, but there are plenty of day-before or same-day gatherings too. Living about forty-five minutes from the nearest store makes popping out to grab a dish to take challenging. Last-minute potluck recipes to the rescue! These 30 dishes are easy to prepare and begin with common fridge, freezer, and/or pantry fare.
Not only do these potluck recipes contain no-need-to-run-to-the-store specialty ingredients, but many of them go together in minutes. Some, like homemade breads, take a little planning ahead but always make a great impression. There’s something special about taking a loaf of rustic or artisan bread to a gathering!
30 Last-Minute Potluck Recipes
Breads
- Sweet Potato Biscuits
- Cheddar Jalapeno Bacon Biscuits (keto)
- Sourdough Savory Buns (no sourdough starter? Use your favorite homemade or even frozen bread dough)
- No Knead “Emergency” Bread
Appetizers
- Pimento Cheese Dip
- Sriracha Deviled Eggs
- Fermented Jalapeno Deviled Eggs
- Simple veggie tray with homemade ranch dip OR go for a fancy seasonal option
- Cream cheese salsa dip
- Texas Caviar
Salads
- The Best Broccoli Bacon Salad
- Zesty Low-Carb Jalapeno Cabbage Coleslaw
- Cold Roasted Root Veggie Salad
- Macaroni Salad
- Greek Chicken Pasta Salad
- Italian Orzo Salad
- Tomato Cucumber Salad
- Three Bean Salad (I use dehydrated and reconstituted parsley)
Side Dishes
- Creamy Corn Casserole
- Sweet Potato Casserole (made in the Instant Pot)
- Bacon-y Green Beans & Mushrooms
- Broccoli Cheddar Casserole
- Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Pecans
- Green Bean and Bread Cube Sauté
Desserts
- Spicy Old Fashioned Gingerbread
- No-Bake Coconut Snowball Cookies
- Raspberry Oatmeal Bars
- Regina’s Healthy Oatmeal No-Bake Cookies
- Homemade Cracker Jacks
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