35 Bring-a-Dish Recipes That Make You Queen of the Potluck

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35 Bring-a-Dish Recipes That Make You Queen of the Potluck2/35 Fried Chicken 121 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Crispy Fried Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Always a picnic favorite, this deep-fried chicken recipe is delicious either hot or cold. Kids call it my Kentucky Fried Chicken! —Jeanne Schnitzler, Lima, Montana Nutrition Facts: 5 ounces cooked chicken: 543 calories, 33g fat (7g saturated fat), 137mg cholesterol, 798mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 41g protein. 3/35 Best Ever Beans and Sausage 35 Reviews Contest Winner

Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 35 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When my wife asks what she should make for a gathering, she’s always told to bring this—and a couple of copies of the recipe! — Robert Saulnier, Clarksburg, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 316 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 857mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 9g fiber), 13g protein. 4/35 Barbecue Meatballs 23 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Meatballs in Barbecue Sauce Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings

This make-ahead strawberry pretzel salad will disappear quickly at any potluck

about 4 dozen Go to Recipe Nutrition Facts: 8 each: 474 calories, 18g fat (7g saturated fat), 119mg cholesterol, 973mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (35g sugars, 2g fiber), 28g protein. 5/35 Strawberry Pretzel Salad 131 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Strawberry Pretzel Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Need to bring a dish to pass this weekend? This make-ahead strawberry pretzel salad will disappear quickly at any potluck. —Aldene Belch, Flint, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 295 calories, 15g fat (10g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 305mg sodium,

38g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein

38g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 6/35 Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders 57 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Bacon Cheeseburger Slider Bake Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created this dish to fill two pans because these sliders disappear fast. Cut the recipe in half if you want one batch. —Nick Iverson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 slider: 380 calories, 24g fat (13g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 628mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein. 7/35 Khmer Pickled Vegetable Salad 5

8/35 Arnold Palmer Cupcakes

Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 16 servings (3/4 cup each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I grew up as a missionary kid in Cambodia, and most of my favorite foods have a Southeast Asian background. Locals love eating this pickled salad for breakfast, but I like it as a side for lunch or dinner, especially with chicken satay. —Hannah Heavener, Belton, Texas Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 99 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 794mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. 8/35 Arnold Palmer Cupcakes

Add a slice of lemon on top for a puckery finish

6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 45 min Servings 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These fun cupcakes take a favorite Arnold Palmer recipe and turn it into dessert. Add a slice of lemon on top for a puckery finish. —Jessee Arriaga, Reno, Nevada Nutrition Facts: 1 cupcake: 355 calories, 14g fat (8g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 182mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (45g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 9/35 Jalapeno Popper Spread 107 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Jalapeno Popper Spread Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min

I like that it can be made without much fuss

Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve been told by fellow partygoers that this recipe tastes exactly like a jalapeno popper. I like that it can be made without much fuss. —Ariane McAlpine, Penticton, British Columbia Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 239 calories, 23g fat (9g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 304mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein. 10/35 Rainbow Fruit Salad 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When my children were young, I would often dress up fresh

fruit in this easy salad

fruit in this easy salad. Decades later, my grandchildren and great-grandchildren still love digging in to the fruity layers. The salad goes well with barbecued meats or cold sandwiches. —Jonnie Adams Sisler, Stevensville, Montana Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 123 calories, 7g fat (5g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 31mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. 11/35 White Chocolate Cranberry Blondies 48 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 55 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Friends sometimes ask me to make these for wedding receptions. For a fancier presentation, I cut

—Cyndy Gerken, Naples, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 367

the bars into triangle shapes and drizzle white chocolate over each one individually. —Erika Busz, Kent, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1 blondie: 198 calories, 9g fat (6g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 100mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 12/35 Twice-Baked Potato Casserole 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Loaded Twice-Baked Potato Casserole Recipe photo by Jonathan Melendez for Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Creamy, cheesy and loaded with bacon, this comforting casserole immediately makes guests feel at home. —Cyndy Gerken, Naples, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 367

I tote the veggies in a bowl, dressing in a jar and noodles in a bag

calories, 27g fat (16g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 458mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein. 13/35 Ramen Noodle Salad 24 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Crunchy Ramen Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For potlucks and picnics, this ramen noodle salad is a knockout. I tote the veggies in a bowl, dressing in a jar and noodles in a bag. Then I just shake them all together when it’s time to eat. —LJ Porter, Bauxite, Arkansas Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 189 calories, 13g

fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 250mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. 14/35 Cornbread Taco Bake 47 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cornbread Taco Bake Recipe photo by Sarah Tramonte for Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Cornbread and beef bake together in one casserole dish, making this entree convenient. This Mexican cornbread casserole is packed with tempting seasonings, and the cheese and onions make an attractive topping. —Vicki Good, Oscoda, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 541 calories, 26g fat (9g saturated fat), 95mg

This version also has a splash of rum for an adults-only treat

cholesterol, 1491mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 5g fiber), 28g protein. 15/35 German Chocolate Tres Leches Cake 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 15 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I first tried tres leches cake while I was in Ecuador several years ago. Since then, I’ve changed it up by adding some of my favorite ingredients, namely chocolate and coconut. This version also has a splash of rum for an adults-only treat. —Lisa Varner, El Paso, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 416 calories, 23g fat (11g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 299mg sodium, 44g

carbohydrate (33g sugars, 0 fiber), 7g protein

carbohydrate (33g sugars, 0 fiber), 7g protein. 16/35 Bacon, Cheddar and Swiss Cheese Ball 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Bacon, Cheddar and Swiss Cheese Ball Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 2 cheese balls (4 cups each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When it’s time for a party, everyone always requests this ultimate cheese ball—it’s such an impressive appetizer. And if you’re a party guest, it makes a fabulous gift for your hosts.—Sue Franklin, Lake St. Louis, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 116 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 194mg sodium,

2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein

2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein. 17/35 Banana Bars 158 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Frosted Banana Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These bars are always a hit at potlucks in the small rural farming community where my husband and I live. I also like to provide them for coffee hour after church. They’re so moist and delicious that wherever I take them, they don’t last long. —Karen Dryak, Niobrara, Nebraska Nutrition Facts: 1 bar: 202 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated

As a change from mayonnaise-laden slaw, I created this refreshing alternative

fat), 38mg cholesterol, 100mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 18/35 Summertime Slaw 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Summertime Slaw Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: As a change from mayonnaise-laden slaw, I created this refreshing alternative. It uses many of the garden vegetables I grow, so it’s also economical. I serve it at our family reunion each Fourth of July, and it’s always a big hit at get-togethers. —Sharon Payne, Mayfield, Kentucky Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 138 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated

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