30 All-American Potluck Recipes

Let our potluck recipes for main dishes, sides, salads and desserts fire up your spirit for a patriotic gathering.

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Baconista Brats

A wrapping of bacon gives special flair to this beer-soaked brat. A quick stop on the grill crisps the bacon and browns the brat. Baconista Brats

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Sugar Snap Peas with Sesame Seeds

We gave this popular veggie a new twist with a hint of ginger, some kick from black pepper and a finish of nutty sesame oil and seeds.Sugar Snap Peas with Sesame Seeds

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Tiny Chocolate-Cherry Bombs

Cherry stems form the "fuse" on these brownie-covered maraschino cherries.Tiny Chocolate-Cherry Bombs

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Watermelon, Feta and Mint Salad

Discover the savory potential of watermelon in this five-ingredient salad.Watermelon, Feta and Mint Salad

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Lemon-Herb Grilled Chicken

Herbed lemon marinade cooks down with honey to a glossy, gorgeous glaze in our Lemon-Herb Grilled Chicken recipe.Lemon-Herb Grilled Chicken

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Pretzel Sparklers

The sweet coating complements salty, crunchy pretzel rods. Stand your edible sparklers in a container filled with coarse brown sugar or candy-coated milk chocolate candies (M&Ms).Pretzel Sparklers

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Cherry Berry Berry Pie

Red raspberries and blueberries join ruby-red cherries in Cherry Berry Berry Pie, a favorite from Sweetielicious Bakery Cafe in DeWitt, Michigan. The trio yields a dark, rich filling crowned with a crunchy streusel topping.Cherry Berry Berry Pie

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Triangle Ranch Scalloped Corn

Diced green chile peppers give this baked and cheesy dish character with some hotness. We like the crunch from the saltine crackers, too. The recipe comes from Triangle Ranch Bed and Breakfast in western South Dakota, where guests enjoy hearty meals prepared by B&B owner Lyndy Ireland.Triangle Ranch Scalloped Corn

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Beer Simmered Brats and Potatoes

We liked the hoppy bitterness of a pale ale for these simmered brats, but you can use a more mild lager.Beer Simmered Brats and Potatoes

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Firecracker-Red Cupcakes with Coconut Filling

A red, white and blue dessert stars at any patriotic potluck. Red velvet cake mix makes our moist and gooey Firecracker-Red Cupcakes extra easy to prepare.Firecracker-Red Cupcakes with Coconut Filling

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Beefy Chili Dogs

The all-American chili dog is a natural for summer potlucks. Stewing the hot dogs in a seasoned meat mixture makes them extra juicy. Top with cheese.Beefy Chili Dogs

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Watermelon spears

No more drippy chins! Slice watermelon into a checkerboard to make two-bite spears.

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Double Berry Cobbler

Handy shortcuts make this recipe a breeze. Cooking the fruit in an oven-safe skillet cuts the bake time (and the number of dirty dishes). Refrigerated biscuits form the simple topper.Double Berry Cobbler

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Easy baked bean fix-ups

Pop the top on a can, and give summer's easiest barbecue side new personality with these simple baked bean mix-ins. Go saucy: Barbecue sauce. Go sweet: Pineapple tidbits. Go meaty: Diced ham. Go smoky: Smoked paprika.

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Chicken and Corn Hash Brown Bake

This comfort food hotdish offers a new twist on the usual hash brown casserole. Try it for everyday meals as well as potlucks!Chicken and Corn Hash Brown Bake

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Vanilla Cake Batter Ice Cream

Cake and ice cream go together like peanut butter and jelly-so why not combine them in one sweet scoop?Vanilla Cake Batter Ice Cream

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BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Prep juicy, tender pulled pork in your slow cooker. Low-calorie barbecue sauce and whole wheat buns help make this a healthier potluck option.BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches

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Oven-Roasted Tomatoes

The sweet tomatoes blend with tangy-mellow balsamic vinegar and basil. Serve with some crusty bread to soak up the liquid.Oven-Roasted Tomatoes

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Stuffed Party Pinwheels

Our recipe actually makes two different kinds of tortilla spirals-one flavored with curry powder, the other with garlic and herbs.Stuffed Party Pinwheels

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Sloppy Joes

Skip the canned stuff and make this childhood favorite from scratch. Our simple recipe is just a starting point; try one of our variations or experiment with seasonings.Sloppy Joes

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Broccoli Grape Salad

Salty bacon flavors juicy grapes and crunchy broccoli. The side-dish saladrecipe comes from the Triangle Ranch B&B in South Dakota.Broccoli Grape Salad

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House-Made Burger with Pimiento Cheese

Top burgers with a spoonful of homemade pimiento cheese, or stuff the burgers with cheese before grilling. The recipe also gives an alternative for grinding your own burgers from hanger steaks.House-Made Burger with Pimiento Cheese

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Strawberry Shortcakes

It's hard to top the divine trio of a tender biscuit, soft whipped cream and juicy strawberries. But our recipe includes four variations that keep those basic elements and add a little twist.Strawberry Shortcakes

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Three Ways to Butter Up Sweet Corn

Serve our seasoned butters as a topping for sweet corn, steaks, seafood or burgers. They make a great sauce for vegetables, too.Three Ways to Butter Up Sweet Corn

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Nutty Apple-Cherry Slaw

Nuts and fruit add crunch and color to cabbage tossed in a homemade vinaigrette. This beautiful twist on traditional coleslaw is best served right away for maximum crispness, but it will hold for up to 24 hours.Nutty Apple-Cherry Slaw

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S'More Cookies, Please

Cinnamon, brown sugar, oats and finely crushed grahams shape this moist cookie made even more irresistible with a thumbprint filling of marshmallow crème and an upside-down milk chocolate candy.S'More Cookies, Please

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Creamy Spinach-Basil Pasta Salad

Fresh basil in the dressing lends a hint of pesto-inspired sophistication to this mayo-rich pasta salad.Creamy Spinach-Basil Pasta Salad

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Raspberry Cheesecake Bars

Layers of cheesecake, raspberry filling, almonds and coconut form dessert bars perfect for summer picnics and potlucks.Raspberry Cheesecake Bars

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Tropical Tomato Salsa

Try this sweet, colorful salsa-made with tomato, mango and melon-over chips, fish or chicken.Tropical Tomato Salsa

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Strawberry-Coconut Thumbprints

Linda Roberts of Rapid City, South Dakota, tops her buttery cream cheese, coconut-coated cookie with fruit jam. Strawberry-Coconut Thumbprints

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Mississippi Corn Bread Salad

Layers of corn bread, bacon and veggies ensure a flavor-packed salad that adds plenty of color to a potluck table.Mississippi Corn Bread Salad

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30 All-American Potluck Recipes

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Baconista Brats

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Sugar Snap Peas with Sesame Seeds

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Tiny Chocolate-Cherry Bombs

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Watermelon, Feta and Mint Salad

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Lemon-Herb Grilled Chicken

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Pretzel Sparklers

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Cherry Berry Berry Pie

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Triangle Ranch Scalloped Corn

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Beer Simmered Brats and Potatoes

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Firecracker-Red Cupcakes with Coconut Filling

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Beefy Chili Dogs

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Watermelon spears

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Double Berry Cobbler

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Easy baked bean fix-ups

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Chicken and Corn Hash Brown Bake

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Vanilla Cake Batter Ice Cream

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BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches

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Oven-Roasted Tomatoes

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Stuffed Party Pinwheels

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Sloppy Joes

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Broccoli Grape Salad

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House-Made Burger with Pimiento Cheese

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Strawberry Shortcakes

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Three Ways to Butter Up Sweet Corn

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Nutty Apple-Cherry Slaw

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S'More Cookies, Please