48 Potluck Recipes That’ll Be The Hit of The Lunch Buffet

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48 Potluck Recipes That’ll Be The Hit of The Lunch Buffet1/48 Cranberry Chicken Salad 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cranberry-Walnut Chicken Salad Sandwiches Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I made these simple yet special cranberry walnut chicken salad sandwiches for a birthday party. Tangy cranberries and crunchy celery pep up the chicken. Leftover turkey works well too. —Shannon Tucker, Land O’ Lakes, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 411 calories, 22g fat (5g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 469mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (7g sugars,

5g fiber), 20g protein

5g fiber), 20g protein. 2/48 Melon-Berry Salad 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Melon-Berry Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The best way to cool down on a warm day is with a chilled fruit salad. Serve this one for breakfast, brunch or dessert. Yogurt and coconut milk make the creamy dressing even more decadent. Wait until just before serving to garnish the salad. Otherwise the toasted coconut will get soggy. —Carrie Hirsch, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 105 calories, 3g fat

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fruit, 1/2 fat

(3g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 30mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fruit, 1/2 fat. 3/48 Chicago-Style Beef Rolls 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Chicago-Style Beef Rolls Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours 20 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I have fond memories of eating these big, messy sandwiches at a neighbor’s house when I was growing up. Freeze any extras and save for another meal! —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich (calculated without optional toppings): 418 calories, 16g fat

Boy, was it a hit!

(5g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 771mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 31g protein. 4/48 Oreo Fudge 22 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cookies ‘n’ Cream Fudge Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings about 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I invented this confection for a bake sale at our children’s school. Boy, was it a hit! The crunchy chunks of sandwich cookie soften a bit as the mixture mellows. It’s so sweet that one panful serves a crowd. —Laura Lane, Richmond, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 133 calories, 7g

But it can also be a side dish

fat (4g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 64mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 5/48 Marinated Cauliflower Salad 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I often serve this as an appetizer alongside a meat and cheese tray. But it can also be a side dish. —Stephanie Hase, Lyons, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 58 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 67mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 6/48 Cobb Salad Sub

Sometimes I substitute tortillas for the bread and make wraps instead

5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cobb Salad Sub Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When we need a quick meal to share, we turn Cobb salad into a sandwich masterpiece. Sometimes I substitute tortillas for the bread and make wraps instead. —Kimberly Grusendorf, Medina, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 233 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 97mg cholesterol, 982mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 18g protein. 7/48 Margarita Chicken Quesadillas 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Margarita Chicken Quesadillas Recipe photo by Taste of Home

It’s the perfect balance of sweet and savory

Total Time 40 min Servings 16 wedges Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Quesadillas have never tasted as good as when they are filled with slightly sweet onions and peppers and topped with lime butter and salt. It’s the perfect balance of sweet and savory. This version is the perfect recipe for a summer party—or a fantastic way to bring a little bit of summer into the cold winter months. —Stephanie Bright, Simpsonville, South Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 wedge: 204 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 288mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 12g protein. 8/48

It’s nice on a hot day, with a winter meal, or as a dessert!

Layered Fresh Fruit Salad 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: People always pass on compliments when I take this salad to covered-dish suppers. It’s nice on a hot day, with a winter meal, or as a dessert! We live on a small farm where my garden gives me lots of possibilities for fresh food. —Page Alexander, Baldwin City, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 110 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 5mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 2g

fiber), 1g protein

fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fruit. 9/48 Hawaiian Meatballs 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved JoJo Baccam for Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 35 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Talk about one easy dish that creates an amazing sweet and sour sauce! You can serve over rice for more of a dinner-like option, but I also like to offer them as an appetizer simply served with toothpicks. —Julie Schiefer, Nappanee, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 cup (calculated without rice): 520 calories, 30g fat (14g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 837mg sodium, 50g

carbohydrate (36g sugars, 2g fiber), 16g protein

carbohydrate (36g sugars, 2g fiber), 16g protein. 10/48 Cornbread Salad 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Southern Cornbread Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: To feed a crowd, especially when I want to make a good impression, I make this eye-popping cornbread salad. It’s beautiful in a trifle bowl. I love it in summer, when we can make it with our own garden produce. —Debbie Johnson, Centertown, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 367 calories, 23g fat (7g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 607mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (7g

sugars, 4g fiber), 11g protein

sugars, 4g fiber), 11g protein. 11/48 Old-Fashioned Green Beans 20 Reviews Old-Fashioned Green Beans Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Mom would prepare home-grown green beans using this recipe, and boy did they ever taste good. The bacon provides rich flavor and the brown sugar adds a touch of sweetness. This is one irresistible side dish. —Willa Govoro, St. Clair, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 145 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 132mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. 12/48 Ham

These finger sandwiches are filling enough to satisfy hearty appetites

‘n’ Cheese Biscuit Stacks 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 40 appetizers Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These finger sandwiches are filling enough to satisfy hearty appetites. I’ve served the fun little stacks at every event, including holiday gatherings, showers and tailgate parties. —Kelly Williams, Forked River, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 121 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 412mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein. 13/48 Whole Wheat Veggie Pizza Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time

1 hour Servings 2 pizzas (6 slices each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

1 hour Servings 2 pizzas (6 slices each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A wonderful crust layered with herbed tomato sauce and toppings encourages my family of six to dig right in to this low-fat main course. —Denise Warner, Red Lodge, Montana Nutrition Facts: 1 slice: 190 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 234mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 vegetable, 1/2 fat. 14/48 Lime Chicken Chili 6 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 6 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe

Try serving bowls with toasted tortilla strips

From the Recipe Creator: Lime juice gives this chili a zesty twist, while canned tomatoes and beans make preparation a snap. Try serving bowls with toasted tortilla strips. —Diane Randazzo, Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups with 10 tortilla strips and 1 tablespoon sour cream: 357 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 643mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 8g fiber), 21g protein. 15/48 Lemon Butter Cookies 8 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Lemon Butter Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings about 13 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

They’re very easy to roll out compared to other sugar cookies I’ve worked with

These tender cutout cookies have a slight lemon flavor that makes them stand out from the rest. They’re very easy to roll out compared to other sugar cookies I’ve worked with. I know you’ll enjoy them as much as we do. —Judy McCreight, Springfield, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 2 each: 70 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 55mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 16/48 BBQ Chicken Bites 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 1-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Chicken bites wrapped in bacon get

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