27 Gluten-Free Recipes to Bring to the Potluck

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27 Gluten-Free Recipes to Bring to the Potluck2/26 Big-Batch Jambalaya 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Big-Batch Jambalaya Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 13 servings (2-1/2 quarts.) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I make this dish for football-watching parties because it feeds so many people. It leaves my mouth watering for it the rest of the year! —Kecia McCaffrey, South Dennis, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 288 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 1185mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein. 3/26 Five-Bean Salad 2 Reviews Test

4/26 Dried Cranberry Sharp Cheddar Cheese Balls Test

Kitchen Approved 5-Bean Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 15 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Combine five kinds of beans with an oil-and-vinegar dressing in this colorful classic that’s great to take to picnics or potluck. Everyone loves the variety of beans in this simple salad and my husband, Chuck, just can’t get enough of it. —Jeanette Simec, Ottawa, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 162 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 353mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 5g fiber), 5g protein. 4/26 Dried Cranberry Sharp Cheddar Cheese Balls Test

They’re much easier to eat than their large-scale counterparts

Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings about 4-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These personal-size cheese balls are a pleasure to pass around a party. They’re much easier to eat than their large-scale counterparts. And with their bacon, pecans and berries, they’re probably more delicious too! —Donna-Marie Ryan, Topsfield, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 83 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 90mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 5/26 Crispy Grilled Wings 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings 20 pieces Go to Recipe From the

Recipe Creator: My family is full of chicken-wing fiends

Recipe Creator: My family is full of chicken-wing fiends. If there’s a wing-eating contest, my husband is entering. Same goes for our 9-year-old daughter, who’s very proud of her record (16 wings). Our preference is crispy wings, which can be achieved on the grill with cornstarch. —Audrey Alfaro, Boise, Idaho Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 60 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 166mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein. 6/26 Slow-Cooker Carnitas 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Carnitas Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours 25 min Servings 12 servings Go to

They’re so good, I put them on my blog, manilaspoon.com!

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We shared these flavor-packed tacos with friends from church who came over to help us move. They’re so good, I put them on my blog, manilaspoon.com! The slow cooker makes this recipe extra easy, and I love that whenever I make it, I’m reminded of the wonderful people back in Michigan. —Abigail Raines, Hamden, Connecticut Nutrition Facts: 2 tacos: 393 calories, 18g fat (6g saturated fat), 100mg cholesterol, 757mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 4g fiber), 32g protein. 7/26 Hamburger Stew 104 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Favorite Hamburger Stew Recipe photo by Taste of Home

8/26 Broccoli Grape Salad 26 Reviews Test

Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 16 servings (4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I got this hamburger stew recipe from a woman at our church, Lois Henry, when I needed a way to use up our bounty of home-canned tomatoes. My husband loves it, and I like that it’s easy to warm up for a carefree dinner in the winter months. —Marcia Clay, Truman, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 191 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 689mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein. 8/26 Broccoli Grape Salad 26 Reviews Test

I appreciate its make-ahead convenience

Kitchen Approved Broccoli Grape Salad Recipe photo by Orly Catz for Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings about 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: People can’t get enough of the sweet grapes and crunchy broccoli in this colorful salad. I appreciate its make-ahead convenience. —Terri Twyman, Bonanza, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 344 calories, 26g fat (4g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 268mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 4g fiber), 7g protein. 9/26 Loaded Mashed Potatoes 54 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Loaded Mashed Potatoes Recipe photo by Julia Hartbeck for Taste of Home Total

We can’t get enough of these loaded mashed potatoes at our house

Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 14 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Tired of the same old side dish, I whipped up this new family favorite. We can’t get enough of these loaded mashed potatoes at our house. Often, I’ll prepare this casserole ahead and refrigerate it. Then I bake it just before serving. —Dawn Reuter, Oxford, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 307 calories, 16g fat (9g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 281mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 11g protein. 10/26 Slow-Cooked Bean Medley 38 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooked Bean Medley Recipe photo by Taste

The sauce makes any combination delicious!

of Home Total Time 5 hours 25 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I often change the variety of beans in this classic recipe, using whatever I have on hand to total the five cans called for. The sauce makes any combination delicious! It’s a gluten-free side dish that’s popular with just about everyone. —Peggy Gwillim, Strasbourg, Saskatchewan Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 255 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 942mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 7g fiber), 9g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat. 11/26 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. 12/26 Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows 24 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings

The flavors are wonderful together and make this dish a family favorite

12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I took my mother’s delicious sweet potato casserole and gave it a new twist by adding the tempting taste of orange—a fruit very abundant in our state. The flavors are wonderful together and make this dish a family favorite. —Norma Poole, Auburndale, Florida Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 312 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 266mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (41g sugars, 5g fiber), 4g protein. 13/26 Colcannon 59 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Colcannon Potatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe

My recipe comes from my father’s family in Ireland

From the Recipe Creator: Every Irish family has its own colcannon recipe, since it’s a classic potato and cabbage dish. My recipe comes from my father’s family in Ireland. It’s part of my St. Patrick’s Day menu, along with lamb chops, carrots and soda bread. —Marilou Robinson, Portland, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 168 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 361mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat. 14/26 Veggie Chopped Salad 21 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 25 min Servings 12 servings

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband’s aunt gave me this recipe back in the ’80s, and it’s been a staple at our house ever since. I like to make it a day ahead because some time in the fridge makes it even better. Be sure to save yourself some leftovers, too. —Madeline Etzkorn, Burien, Washington Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 308 calories, 26g fat (4g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 357mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein. Love potluck salads? Here’s how to make a gluten-free pasta salad. 15/26 Slow-Cooker Chicken Cacciatore 26 Reviews Contest Winner

I serve it with couscous, green beans and a dry red wine

Test Kitchen Approved Garden Chicken Cacciatore Recipe photo by Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours 45 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Treat company to this perfect Italian meal. You will have time to visit with your guests while it simmers, and it often earns rave reviews. I serve it with couscous, green beans and a dry red wine. Mangia! —Martha Schirmacher, Sterling Heights, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 3 ounces cooked chicken with about 1/2 cup sauce: 207 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 410mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars,

1g fiber), 23g protein

1g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat. 16/26 Slow-Cooked Ham with Pineapple Sauce 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooked Ham with Pineapple Sauce Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 10 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We serve this dish during the holidays because everyone is crazy about it. But it makes it to the table all year long because it’s super simple to prepare. —Terry Roberts, Yorktown, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 4 ounces ham with 1/4 cup sauce: 262 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat),

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