47 Divine Church Picnic Recipes

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47 Divine Church Picnic Recipes2/46 Blueberry-Rhubarb Crumble 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A dollop of whipped topping adds a nice finishing touch to this satisfying crumble. Sometimes I drizzle a little flavored coffee creamer on top instead of the whipped topping. —Nancy Sousley, Lafayette, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 305 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 64mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (42g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Here’s how to make your church picnic better than ever! 3/46 Layered Salad for a

This salad is a favorite of my three sons

Crowd 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 20 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This salad is a favorite of my three sons. I took it to a luncheon honoring our school district’s food service manager, and she asked for the recipe. I like to make the dressing the day before so the flavors blend together. —Linda Ashley, Leesburg, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 151 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 216mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 4/46 Red, White & Blue Potato Salad 3

The liquid absorbs like magic

Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Red, White & Blue Potato Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 12 servings (1 cup each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Tossing the cooked potatoes with stock and wine right after you drain them infuses them with flavor. The liquid absorbs like magic. —George Levinthal, Goleta, California Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 221 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 405mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1-1/2 starch. 5/46 Mac and Cheese Bites 21 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved

To my surprise, it was the adults who devoured these mini mac and cheese bites

Mac and Cheese Bites Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Young relatives were coming for a Christmas party, so I wanted something fun for them to eat. To my surprise, it was the adults who devoured these mini mac and cheese bites. —Kate Mainiero, Elizaville, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 91 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 162mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein. 6/46 German Apple Cake 67 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Potluck German Apple Cake Recipe photo by

My mother made this German apple cake for my brothers and me when we were kids

Jonathan Melendez for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mother made this German apple cake for my brothers and me when we were kids. It’s an excellent choice for a Christmas potluck or actually any time of year. —Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 455 calories, 24g fat (6g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 212mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (42g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. 7/46 Baked Chicken Burritos 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Burritos Recipe photo by Nicole Perry for Taste of Home Total

They’re super to have on hand for quick meals or to take to potlucks

Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 2 casseroles (6 servings each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This mouthwatering southwestern burrito recipe makes enough for two casseroles, so you can enjoy one today and freeze the other for a busy weeknight. They’re super to have on hand for quick meals or to take to potlucks. —Sonya Nightingale, Burley, Idaho. Nutrition Facts: 2 burritos: 760 calories, 44g fat (23g saturated fat), 177mg cholesterol, 1608mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 51g protein. 8/46 Party Appetizer Meatballs 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Party Appetizer Meatballs Recipe photo by Taste of

I think what makes them taste so good is the sauce

Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These are a favorite at parties and gatherings. The recipe is easy, and the meatballs can be made well ahead of time and frozen until needed. I think what makes them taste so good is the sauce. —Nathalie Guest, Caledon, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 1 meatball: 50 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 94mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 9/46 Skinny Quinoa Veggie Dip 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Skinny Quinoa Veggie Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total

We use crunchy cucumber slices for dippers

Time 35 min Servings 32 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Don’t let the name fool you. This good-for-you recipe may appeal to an athlete in training, but it has plenty of flavor to satisfy everyone. We use crunchy cucumber slices for dippers. —Jennifer Gizzi, Green Bay, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup (calculated without cucumber slices): 65 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 54mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat. 10/46 Artichoke Shrimp Pasta Salad 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Artichoke Shrimp Pasta Salad Recipe photo by

My mom made it famous, and she passed it down to me on my wedding day

Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I have enjoyed this recipe for as long as I can remember. My mom made it famous, and she passed it down to me on my wedding day. It’s one of those potluck staples that folks can’t get enough of. —Mary McCarley, Charlotte, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 453 calories, 23g fat (7g saturated fat), 135mg cholesterol, 757mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 6g fiber), 28g protein. 11/46 Layered Chocolate Marshmallow Peanut Butter Brownies 28 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Layered Chocolate Marshmallow

Every time I take these to a group gathering, I get requests for the recipe

Peanut Butter Brownies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A friend gave me the recipe for these layered brownies, but I added my own touch–chunky peanut butter. Every time I take these to a group gathering, I get requests for the recipe. It’s a real crowd-pleaser! —Judy Sims, Weatherford, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 brownie: 189 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 125mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 12/46 Green Bean Salad 62 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Balsamic Green Bean Salad

Diabetic exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat

Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 16 servings (3/4 cup each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Serve up those green beans in a whole new way–with a green bean salad recipe! The tangy flavors and crunch of these balsamic green beans complement any special meal or holiday potluck. —Megan Spencer, Farmington Hills, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 77 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 112mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 13/46 Hot Cheese Dip 6 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved

Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 3 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When a colleague brought this cheesy dip to school for a teachers potluck, I immediately gave it an A+. I had to have the recipe for this irresistibly creamy recipe to make for my family! —Ardyce Piehl, Poynette, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 201 calories, 19g fat (5g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 285mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein. 14/46 Crustless Spinach Quiche 125 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Crustless Spinach Quiche Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1

hour 5 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I served this crustless quiche at a church lunch, and I had to laugh when one guy told me how much he disliked vegetables. Many people were surprised by how much they loved this veggie-filled quiche recipe—and he was one of them! —Melinda Calverley, Janesville, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 251 calories, 18g fat (10g saturated fat), 164mg cholesterol, 480mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 18g protein. 15/46 Potluck Macaroni and Cheese 103 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time

2 hours 25 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

2 hours 25 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You’ll always have a winner at the potluck when you bring macaroni and cheese. Here’s an extra-rich, creamy version for the slow cooker. —Jennifer Blondek, Chicopee, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 388 calories, 28g fat (17g saturated fat), 122mg cholesterol, 652mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 17g protein. 16/46 Lemon Yeast Puffs Test Kitchen Approved Lemon Yeast Puffs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 1-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The lemon flavor in these yeast

muffins makes them unique

muffins makes them unique. My husband is a minister, and we’re invited to many potlucks. People love these muffins. Nutrition Facts: 1 muffin: 141 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 144mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 17/46 Macaroni Coleslaw 194 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Macaroni Coleslaw Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My friend Peggy brought this coleslaw to one of our picnics, and everyone liked it so much, we all had to have the recipe. —Sandra Matteson,

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