47 Holiday Potluck Ideas to Get Your Party Going

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47 Holiday Potluck Ideas to Get Your Party Going2/47 Best Dinner Rolls 24 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These are the best dinner rolls around. I particularly love how easy they are to shape. Form them into a wreath for the holidays! —Christina Pittman, Parkville, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 roll (calculated without toppings): 118 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 143mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 3/47 Cranberry Sauce Meatballs 78 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cranberry Sauce Meatballs Recipe photo by

The sauce is tangy yet sweet, and the festive color is perfect for any party

Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings about 5 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Using packaged meatballs helps save time in the kitchen and they are just as tasty as homemade. My friends look forward to enjoying these meatballs at our holiday gatherings and there are no leftovers! The sauce is tangy yet sweet, and the festive color is perfect for any party. —Amy Scamerhorn, Indianapolis, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 meatball: 74 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 191mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 4/47 Holiday Salsa 28 Reviews Contest

Winner Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 20 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When we offer this cream-cheesy salsa of fresh cranberries, cilantro and a little jalapeno kick, everyone hovers around the serving dish until it’s scraped clean. It’s one of those holiday potluck ideas that I revisit every year—especially for the office potluck! —Shelly Pattison, Lubbock, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 146 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 71mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. 5/47 Slow-Cooker Beef Tenderloin 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Beef

It tastes incredible with little effort

Tenderloin Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 15 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created this slow-cooker beef tenderloin recipe when I was having guests over. It tastes incredible with little effort. —Amanda Wentz, Virginia Beach, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 5 ounces cooked beef with 3/4 cup sauce: 319 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 75mg cholesterol, 470mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 38g protein. 6/47 Festive Guacamole Appetizers 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Festive Guacamole Appetizers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min

Servings 40 appetizers Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Servings 40 appetizers Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For ages, my brother’s family and I have gotten together on Christmas Eve, and we always eat Christmas snacks while we open our presents. This Tex-Mex spin on classic appetizer pizza is one we have again and again. —Laurie Pester, Colstrip, Montana Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 57 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 133mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. 7/47 Cranberry Salad 83 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Creamy Cranberry Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 16

servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: One of my piano students taught me the perfect lesson in holiday recipes: this fresh cranberry salad. The keys are tangy fruit, fluffy marshmallows and crunchy nuts. —Alexandra Lypecky, Dearborn, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 200 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 32mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. 8/47 Fennel Salad with Orange-Balsamic Vinaigrette Test Kitchen Approved Dan Roberts for Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A sweet balsamic vinaigrette always pulls everything together in

a delicious harmony of flavors

a delicious harmony of flavors. This is one of my favorite holiday side dishes for a crowd. —Susan Gauthier, Falmouth, Maine Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 240 calories, 16g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 133mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. 9/47 Artichoke Dip 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Artichoke Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Crackers make great dippers for this artichoke dip recipe. Chips and breadsticks work well, too. It’s become the traditional introduction to our family’s Christmas Eve dinner.

—Mrs. William Garner, Austin, Texas Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 117 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 168mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 10/47 Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved KRISTINA VANNI FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 16 pastries Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Growing up, I loved pocket pastries. Now with a busy family, I need quick bites, and my spin on the classic ham and cheese delivers at snack or supper time. —Jenn Tidwell, Fair Oaks, California Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 144 calories,

This quick, easy recipe really showcases pears

8g fat (3g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 192mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. 11/47 Pear and Gorgonzola Salad Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings (1-1/4 cups dressing) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This quick, easy recipe really showcases pears. When I have leftover cooked chicken, I often add it to the recipe to make a main dish salad. —Candy McMenamin, Lexington, South Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups salad with about 3 tablespoons dressing: 315 calories, 23g fat (4g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 301mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (17g sugars,

5g fiber), 5g protein

5g fiber), 5g protein. 12/47 Caramel Apple Tartlets 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Caramel Apple Tartlets Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Good-for-you things come in small packages when you make a batch of these tiny apple tartlets. Sweet and cinnamony, these mouthwatering tarts are a delightful addition to a dessert table or snack tray. —Mary Kelley, Minneapolis, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 tartlet: 74 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 62mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 13/47 Spinach Dip-Stuffed Mushrooms

The apps fit neatly into muffin tins or a deviled egg tray for traveling

8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 16 appetizers Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I use a melon baller to hollow out the mushroom caps and make them easier to stuff. The apps fit neatly into muffin tins or a deviled egg tray for traveling. —Ashley Pierce, Brantford, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed mushroom: 44 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 100mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 14/47 Creamy Cranberry Dip 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Creamy Cranberry Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min

The recipe yields a lot, so it’s great for large gatherings

Servings 4 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You can use a variety of salty crackers to scoop up helpings of this slightly sweet cranberry dip. The recipe yields a lot, so it’s great for large gatherings. This is also a great holiday make-ahead recipe!—Joy McQuaid, Darlington, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 157 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 62mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 15/47 Bubbly Champagne Punch 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 10 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Don’t forget to bring

drinks to a potluck!

drinks to a potluck! This champagne punch is elegant and tasty. A budget sparkling wine works great in this recipe. —Anita Geoghagan, Woodstock, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 165 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 5mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 16/47 Rosemary Veal Meatballs 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 3-1/2 dozen (1-1/2 cups sauce) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These savory appetizer meatballs, seasoned with rosemary and garlic, get a touch of sweetness from chopped golden raisins. They will be a hit at your next gathering.

It’s a cute display for merry get-togethers

—Rhonda Maiani, Chapel Hill, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 3 meatballs with about 2 tablespoons sauce: 188 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 513mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein. 17/47 Pigs in a Blanket Wreath 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pigs in a Blanket Wreath Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 3-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This charming plate of piggies looks like a holiday wreath when I drape fresh rosemary in the center. It’s a cute display for merry get-togethers. —Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland Nutrition

Who says radishes only belong in salads?

Facts: 1 appetizer: 72 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 181mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 18/47 Sauteed Tarragon Radishes 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Sauteed Tarragon Radishes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Who says radishes only belong in salads? These sauteed radishes are cooked in wine and tarragon, and may just change the way you look at radishes forever. They can be served on their own, or added to your favorite au gratin recipe. —Taste of Home Test

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