Whether celebrating a holiday gathering or just getting together for a night of tasty treats, potluck dishes are the perfect way to show off your cooking skills and clean sweep everyone with a delectable spread.

After all, there’s something about homemade meals that a restaurant take-out can never match. Why? Because you pay extra attention to what goes into the dish, stir in extra love, and do some tweaking in the recipe to get the perfect balance of flavors. 

However, if you’re wondering how to whip up a large enough batch of food that satisfies the whole gang? Don’t worry! Continue reading for some easy and impressive potluck dishes that are sure to impress the crowd.

Six Potluck Dishes for Get-Togethers, Parties, and More 

1. Crock Pot Baked Spaghetti

Irrespective of the ethnicity and different taste buds of the crowd, a little Italian twist in the meal is loved by everyone. And this classic crock pot baked spaghetti is sure to delight your crowd. This easy crock pot recipe includes ground beef, cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, basil, pepper, onion, pasta sauce, oregano, and the star of the show – spaghetti noodles. Also, add garlic and salt to the mix for extra flavor.

The first step involves cooking ground beef in pasta sauce and seasonings in a skillet. Once that is cooked through, layer cooked spaghetti noodles into the crock pot and stir in the cream cheese mixture (made from cream cheese, ricotta, and salt). After that, top it with mozzarella cheese and cook for a few more minutes. Follow the popular crock pot baked spaghetti recipe for step-by-step instructions and serve your crowd a delicious meal.

2. Copycat Chipotle Burrito Bowls

Any burrito lover in your crowd will be delighted to try this flavorful, oh-so-satisfying meal. The recipe includes cooked rice, diced tomatoes and onions, beans, shredded cheese, and plain yogurt or sour cream. Add chopped avocado slices to balance the hot ingredients.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sauté diced tomatoes and onions until tender to prepare the dish. Add cooked rice, beans, and seasonings (cumin, garlic powder, chili powder). When everything is heated through and seasoned to taste, assemble the burrito bowls with rice first, followed by shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, onions, beans, and yogurt/sour cream. Serve topped with chopped avocado slices and a squeeze of lime juice.

3. Pulled Beef Sliders

No potluck is complete without some delicious sliders. These pulled beef sliders are tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. They’re made with slow-cooked beef roast, barbecue sauce, onion, garlic, and other ingredients. All you have to do is prepare the ingredients ahead of time, assemble everything in a crockpot, and let the slow cooker do its magic.

To make them super juicy, leave the meat at room temperature before cooking and add some beef broth to the slow cooker. Serve the sliders on mini hamburger or slider buns topped with creamy coleslaw made with shredded cabbage, mayonnaise, white vinegar, and mustard. Your guests will surely love them.

4. Greek Pasta Salad

This classic Greek pasta salad combines all the best Mediterranean flavors in one easy-to-make dish. It’s made with cooked fusilli pasta, diced tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, and a delicious Greek dressing.

Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, garlic powder, and salt to make the dressing.

To prepare pasta salad, combine cooked fusilli pasta, diced tomatoes, olives (sliced or whole), feta cheese, and the dressing – season with a bit of salt and pepper to taste. Mix everything using two forks until the ingredients are well-combined.

5. Chicken Fried Rice

A potluck favorite, Chicken Fried Rice, takes little time to prepare. It’s perfect for large gatherings since you can make enough to feed a crowd in just one batch. 

Start by prepping the ingredients:

• Dice up some cooked chicken and set aside.
• Chop an onion, bell pepper, and garlic, then set aside.
• Crack a few eggs into a bowl and set aside.

Next, heat some oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Push the vegetables to one side of the pan and pour in the beaten eggs. Scramble until cooked through and then mix in with the vegetables.

Add cooked rice, diced chicken, soy sauce, and other seasonings like garlic powder, onion powder, or red pepper flakes. Mix to combine all the flavors and cook for about 5 minutes until heated. 

Ensure you follow the healthiest way to cook chicken. Serve warm, and you’ll have a crowd-pleasing dish.

6. Chocolate Chip Cookies 

Ending the potluck on a sweet note, add a batch of chocolate chip cookies. This classic cookie is always a favorite and can easily be made with common pantry ingredients. 

To make the best chocolate chip cookies:

• Start by creaming together butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
• Beat eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
• Sift flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until combined.
• Fold in chocolate chips or other desired mix-ins (such as chopped nuts or dried fruit). 

Drop spoonfuls of dough on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes. Let the cookies cool before serving them at your potluck. 

Conclusion:

Nothing warms the eyes and taste buds quite like a table of deliciously made potluck dishes and all the familiar faces and conversations accompanying it. You can prepare the crock pot baked spaghetti to amaze the crowd with its cheesy goodness or the burrito bowls to entice with its savory fillings. Pulled beef sliders, Greek pasta salad, and chicken fried rice are other yummy potluck dishes that take no time to prepare. Or you can end the potluck on a sweet note with your chocolate chip cookies – everyone will go home happily fed and in a good mood.