The holiday season brings plenty of opportunities to gather with friends and family, and more often than not, you need to bring a dish along. These 20 crowd-pleasing potluck recipes include nibbles, dips, mains, sides, and desserts so you'll have the perfect dish ready no matter what the host requests.
Small Bites & Nibbles
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Recipe and photo credit: Chef Savvy
Mini Cheese Balls
Mini cheese balls are the perfect holiday party appetizer! The bite-sized cheese balls are coated in cranberries, nuts and herbs!
Get the recipe: Mini Cheese Balls
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Recipe and photo credit: Spabettie
Deviled Egg Potatoes
Deviled egg potato bites are the kinder, gentler cousin to the deviled egg. Rich and crispy, these make a great appetizer recipe!
Get the recipe: Deviled Egg Potato Bites
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Recipe and photo credit: Veggies Save the Day
Christmas Guacamole Wreath
Wow your guests this holiday season by serving Christmas guacamole in the shape of a wreath. An easy appetizer that’s ready in 15 minutes.
Get the recipe: Christmas Guacamole Wreath
Dips
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Skillet Beer Cheese Dip
This beer cheese dip with cream cheese, smoked Gouda, Cheddar, and beer is easy to make in your cast iron skillet. It can be made over the campfire, on your camp stove, or on a regular stove.
Get the recipe: Beer Cheese Dip
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Recipe and photo credit: Small Town Woman
Taco Dip
This incredibly easy yet scrumptious taco dip with a sour cream and cream cheese base comes together in less than ten minutes complete with all of your favorite toppings.
Get the recipe: Taco Dip
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Make-Ahead Buffalo Chicken Dip
Everything you love about Buffalo chicken wings in a creamy, scoop-able dip.
Get the recipe: Make-Ahead Buffalo Chicken Dip
Mains
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Recipe and photo credit: Semi Homemade Kitchen
3-Ingredient Cranberry Meatballs
3-ingredient cranberry meatballs made easily in the crockpot. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or a quick dinner with minimal prep.
Get the recipe: 3-Ingredient Cranberry Meatballs
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Dutch Oven Ham
This Dutch oven ham is coated in a brown sugar, orange, and mustard glaze and can be made over your campfire or on your stovetop or camp stove. It's perfect for your holiday camping trip.
Get the recipe: Dutch Oven Ham
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Recipe and photo credit: A Latin Flair
Pan de Jamon (Venezuelan Ham Bread)
This delicious Pan de Jamon is a must-have in Venezuela during the Christmas holiday and will be a star on your holiday table!
Get the recipe: Venezuelan Ham Bread
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Recipe and photo credit: The Feathered Nester
Chicken Stuffing Casserole
Need a quick 30 minute crowd pleaser? Everyone will love this chicken stuffing casserole bake recipe with creamy mushroom sauce and savory stuffing.
Get the recipe: Chicken Stuffing Casserole
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Recipe and photo credit: xoxo Bella
Loaded Mac and Cheese
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with this 35-minute loaded mac and cheese recipe! This dish takes the classic macaroni and cheese we all know and love, and elevates it to new heights with the addition of crispy bacon and panko breadcrumbs.
Get the recipe: Loaded Mac and Cheese
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Recipe and photo credit: Little Sunny Kitchen
Easy Taco Ring
Make this taco crescent ring, a beautiful presentation of a classic tex-mex favorite. Perfect for potlucks, parties, or weeknight dinners.
Get the recipe: Easy Taco Ring
Salads
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Recipe and photo credit: Haute and Healthy Living
Christmas Wreath Salad with Pomegranate and Pear
This Christmas wreath salad with pomegranate and pear is a stunning and tasty side that’s perfect for holiday entertaining!
Get the recipe: Christmas Wreath Salad
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Brussels Sprouts Salad with Cranberries
Crisp raw Brussels sprouts, crunchy apple, chewy cranberries, and a tart vinaigrette combine to make an unforgettable salad.
Get the recipe: Brussels Sprouts Salad with Cranberries
Sweet Treats
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Recipe and photo credit: Recipes From a Pantry
Grinch Christmas Dip
This easy Grinch dip is a classic Christmas dip for the holiday season. It requires only 6 ingredients and a few minutes prep. Great to serve as a dessert dip or as part of a Christmas dessert board.
Get the recipe: Grinch Dip
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Recipe and photo credit: The Fruity Jem
Chocolate Mousse Tartlets
Easy, healthy-ish, and irresistible dark chocolate mousse tartlet! Serve these mini tarts at parties, or make one big chocolate mousse tart to simplify!
Get the recipe: Chocolate Mousse Tartlets
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Butter Toffee Trail Mix
This easy homemade holiday trail mix includes butter toffee pretzels, crackers, chocolate chips, and M&Ms. It's a festive snack perfect for your holiday camping trip or Christmas parties.
Get the recipe: Butter Toffee Trail Mix
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Recipe and photo credit: In the Kids Kitchen
Santa Belly Oreos
These festive chocolate covered OREO cookies are decorated to look like Santa’s red coat!
Get the recipe: Santa Belly Oreos
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Recipe and photo credit: Chef Denise
Sugar Cookie Truffles
With only four ingredients and no baking or messy chocolate dipping, these truffles are super simple! They’re super delicious too, combining the classic flavors of sugar cookies and white chocolate with the creaminess of truffles.
Get the recipe: Sugar Cookie Truffles
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Recipe and photo credit: Binky's Culinary Carnival
Vanillekipferl - Crescent Cookies
Vanillekipferl, the delicate, crescent-shaped cookies dusted with a light sprinkle of powdered sugar, are a classic European baking tradition
Get the recipe: Crescent Cookies
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