50 Potluck Recipes We Stole From Our Friends

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50 Potluck Recipes We Stole From Our Friends1/49 Lime-Cilantro Shrimp Skewers Test Kitchen Approved Lime-Cilantro Shrimp Skewers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My friend gave me this grill-friendly recipe. The combination of lime, cilantro and soy sauce gives these shrimp skewers a memorable taste reminiscent of tropical cuisine. To make it a main dish, serve the skewers with rice or couscous. —Theresa Dibert, Cynthiana, Kentucky Nutrition Facts: 1 skewer: 43 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 94mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0

fiber), 8g protein

fiber), 8g protein. 2/49 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, Westhope, North Dakota Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 150 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 286mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 3/49 Peach Cobbler Recipe 65

Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mother received this peach cobbler recipe from a friend of hers many years ago, and fortunately she shared it with me. Boise is situated right between two large fruit-producing areas in our state, so peaches are plentiful in the summer. —Ruby Ewart, Boise, Idaho Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 224 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 83mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (33g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 4/49 Dill Vegetable Dip 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Dill Vegetable Dip Recipe photo

5/49 Basil Tomato Tart 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Basil Tomato

by Taste of Home Total Time 5 min Servings 1-1/2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A friend gave me this zesty dip recipe many years ago, and now I serve it at our annual holiday open house. To make it mobile, spoon a serving of the dip in the bottom of a small cup, then garnish with fresh veggies. —Karen Gardiner, Eutaw, Alabama Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 107 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 187mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 5/49 Basil Tomato Tart 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Basil Tomato

Tart Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I received this recipe from a good friend. It’s a great way to use up fresh tomatoes from the garden, and it tastes a lot like pizza. —Connie Stumpf, North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 345 calories, 27g fat (12g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 413mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein. 6/49 Strawberry Melon Fizz 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Strawberry Melon Fizz Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time

30 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Experimenting in the kitchen is fun for me. I came up with this recipe by I combining two different recipes, one for a melon ball basket and another for a sparkling beverage. —Teresa Messick, Montgomery, Alabama Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 194 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (46g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. 7/49 Sweet-Tart Cucumber Salad 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe

Creator: A dear friend showed me how to use up cucumbers in a tangy salad

Creator: A dear friend showed me how to use up cucumbers in a tangy salad. The longer it chills, the deeper the flavor. Look for lemon or pickling cucumbers. —Dian Jorgensen, Santa Rosa, California Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 139 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 744mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. 8/49 Layered Chocolate Marshmallow Peanut Butter Brownies 28 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Layered Chocolate Marshmallow 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

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

recipe for these layered brownies, but I added my own touch—chunky peanut butter. Every time I take them 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. 9/49 Spanish Hominy 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Spanish Hominy Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 15 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I received this recipe from a good friend who

is a fabulous cook

is a fabulous cook. The colorful side dish gets its zesty flavor from spicy canned tomatoes with green chiles. —Donna Brockett, Kingfisher, Oklahoma Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 150 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 1039mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 5g fiber), 6g protein. 10/49 Seafood Casserole 25 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Seafood Casserole Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A family favorite, this rice casserole is filled with plenty of seafood and veggies. It’s hearty, homey and so easy to

make. —Nancy Billups, Princeton, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 585 calories, 34g fat (5g saturated fat), 209mg cholesterol, 1045mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 37g protein. 11/49 Zucchini Panzanella Salad 6 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 14 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I learned how to make panzanella from my friend’s grandmother. Once I discovered how to make the perfect vinaigrette, it became a dish I crave during the summer. It’s also a great way to use day-old bread and your garden’s bounty of zucchini. —Felicity

Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch

Wolf, Kansas City, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 152 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 301mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch. 12/49 Hawaiian Cheese Bread 24 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved LETICIA ALMEIDA FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 40 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This bread is absolutely delicious. A friend of my mother’s took it to a party at work, and after one bite, Mom knew she had to have the recipe. With constant nagging, she eventually got it!

Our children can never remember it, so they say, “Mom, please

Simple and fast, this mouthwatering loaf is a hit with everybody and at every kind of function. —Amy McIlvain, Wilmington, Delaware Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 199 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 314mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein. 13/49 That Good Salad 76 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved That Good Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 14 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When a friend shared this salad recipe, it had a fancy French name. Our children can never remember it, so they say, “Mom, please

make ‘that good salad.'”

make ‘that good salad.'” Now our friends and neighbors request it for potluck dinners. It really is one of the best salad recipes. —Betty Lamb, Orem, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 193 calories, 17g fat (4g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 257mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein. 14/49 Party Time Beans 26 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Party Time Beans Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 10 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A friend brought this colorful bean dish to my house for a church circle

potluck dinner

potluck dinner. As soon as I tasted the slightly sweet slow-cooked beans, I had to have the recipe. I’ve served the beans and shared the recipe many times since. —Jean Cantner, Boston, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 166 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 528mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 7g fiber), 6g protein. 15/49 Banana Split Cake 28 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Banana Split Cake Recipe photo by Laura Scherb for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: One day a friend showed me how to make

a traditional icebox cake with just cream and graham crackers

a traditional icebox cake with just cream and graham crackers. I make it extra special with the fruit. Now everyone at your potluck can have a banana split with no fuss! —Shelly Flye, Albion, Maine Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 405 calories, 15g fat (11g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 372mg sodium, 60g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. 16/49 Swedish Meatballs 59 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Swedish Meatballs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Mom fixed this Swedish meatball recipe for all

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