Cheap potluck recipes: 59 photos
FAQ
What to bring to a potluck last minute? Easy, quick snacks that you can make without needing to heat up anything are your best bet for last-minute potluck prep. Dips, guacamole, lettuce wraps, salsa, salad, and no-bake finger foods are all great options.
Last Minute Potluck Ideas
- Caprese Skewers. Thread cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls and fresh basil onto skewers for a simple yet elegant potluck appetizer. ...
- Gourmet Cheese Platter. ...
- Store-Bought Rotisserie Chicken. ...
- Tortilla Pinwheels. ...
- Fruit Salad. ...
- Frozen Meatballs in Sauce. ...
- Assorted Cookies. ...
- Fruit Skewers.
13 Tips for Throwing a Potluck Party That Everyone Will Remember
- Assign Guests Categories of Food. ...
- Make Sure You Have Enough Drinks. ...
- Bring Food That Travels Easily. ...
- Plan on Smaller Portions. ...
- Pack Food in Ready-to-Serve Containers. ...
- Bring the Utensils. ...
- Bring a Ready-to-Serve Dish if You Can. ...
- Be Aware of Dietary Restrictions.
Fun Finger Food Ideas for Kids
- Pigs in a Blanket. Excite the kids at your event with the best finger foods for a party. ...
- Chicken Tenders. Chicken tenders will always be one of the favorite finger food ideas for kids. ...
- Mozzarella Sticks. ...
- Chicken Taquitos. ...
- Pepperoni Pizza Rolls. ...
- Bean and Cheese Taquitos. ...
- Fish Sticks. ...
- Empanadas.
Anything More Than Empty Hands Is Acceptable. So can you show up to a potluck empty-handed? Heck no. That's the whole point! I would never show up at a potluck without something in hand, and I certainly wouldn't want to open my front door during a potluck and find an empty-handed friend standing there.