Countdown to Summer Virtual Potluck 2021
Celebrate summer with delicious potluck recipes from some of our favorite bloggers!
Join us for our Countdown to Summer Virtual Potluck! From June 8-18, counting down to the official start of summer on June 20th, we are spotlighting delicious potluck recipes from our favorite bloggers.
We're excited to gather with friends and family this summer, especially after many plans were put on hold last year. To make things extra fun and festive, we're celebrating potluck and picnic favorites! Find recipes for summer salads, simply delicious grilled entrees, and irresistible desserts.
Whether you're hosting a potluck soon or not, we think you'll love these meal ideas. After all, why not celebrate the little things by serving a fun appetizer on a regular weeknight? You can cook through these recipes all summer long.
Join us each day of this countdown for new and delicious potluck recipes. You won't be disappointed!
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June 8th - Watergate Salad
Let's kick off our countdown to summer with this classic! Watergate salad is light, fruity, and perfect for any summer get-together. This version is easy and tastes amazing, so get it on your menu!
Watergate Salad from The Seasoned Mom
June 9th - Grilled Chicken Kabobs + Instant Pot Chicken Tacos
Whether your potluck involves a grill or not, you can make a chicken entree that will please the crowd!
Grilled chicken kabobs can be made with fresh summer produce for an irresistible flavor. If you're looking to kick off summer with the perfect healthy and easy recipe, then you're in the right place.
Grilled Chicken Kabobs Recipe from Confessions of an Overworked Mom
No grill? No problem! Make Instant Pot chicken tacos and watch as this tasty dish disappears. Everyone will love the flavorful taco filling, and the possibilities for topping are endless. Plus, both the tacos and the kabobs are easy to grab and go! Mingle with your other potluck guests while nibbling on one of these delicious chicken potluck entrees.
Instant Pot Chicken Tacos Recipe from Flour on My Face
June 10th - Cucumber Onion Salad
This bright and flavorful salad is perfect for warm weather. The cucumbers are refreshing, and the dressing is perfectly sweet and tangy. Plus, this recipe is gluten free!
Cucumber Onion Salad from Savoring the Good
June 11th - Trader Joe's Mac & Cheese Copycat + Copycat Longhorn Steakhouse Mac and Cheese
Mac 'n' cheese is one of our all-time favorite potluck dishes. Everyone loves it, and it travels so well. "Wow" your friends and family with one of these two amazing copycat restaurant mac 'n' cheese recipes!
This Trader Joe's Mac & Cheese Copycat is gooey and delicious. Potluck guests of all ages will be thrilled to see a big pot of this famously good pasta on the table!
Trader Joe's Mac & Cheese Copycat from Christina's Cucina
Prefer baked mac 'n' cheese? We've got good news for you! Copycat Longhorn Steakhouse Mac and Cheese is baked to cheesy, crispy perfection in the oven. Each bite will remind you of why mac 'n' cheese is one of the best comfort foods (and one of the best potluck foods) ever.
Copycat Longhorn Steakhouse Mac and Cheese from CopyKat Recipes
June 12th - All-in-One Artichoke Dip
Artichoke dip is a favorite for a reason, and this version takes it to the next level! Fluffy baked rolls are the perfect complement to the rich, gooey cheese dip. Plus, we love how appealing the dish looks in its cast iron skillet.
All-in-One Artichoke Dip from NeighborFood
June 13th - Italian Style Potato Salad + Cheddar Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
If you're trying to decide which type of salad dish to bring to a potluck, then we have great news for you. Today we're sharing two amazing recipes that everyone will love! These fun twists on classic salad recipes are sure to disappear almost as soon as you set them out to be enjoyed.
You are going to love this take on a potluck food classic. Italian Style Potato Salad is made with irresistible ingredients like bacon and fresh basil. And the whole thing is topped off with a Dijon mustard dressing that you'll never forget.
Italian Style Potato Salad from The Farm Girl Gabs
It's hard to believe that this many delicious flavors can be in one pasta salad, but it's true! As a bonus, this recipe is also easy and affordable to make. So you won't mind at all when you're asked to make this recipe again and again.
Cheddar Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad from Two Kids and a Coupon
June 14th - Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo Spaghetti Pie Copycat
Pies are a potluck classic for a reason, and we love this unique take on a savory pie recipe! Chicken Alfredo Spaghetti Pie is cheesy and totally delicious. It's also easy to transport and serve to a group. We think that's a win!
Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo Spaghetti Pie Copycat from Clarks Condensed
June 15th - Slow Cooker Loaded Potatoes
Slow cooker recipes make perfect potluck meals. You can easily cook a tasty dish right in the slow cooker, transport it to the event, and the plug the slow cooker right back in to keep everything warm! These slow cooker loaded potatoes are the perfect crowd pleaser for a summer party.
Slow Cooker Loaded Potatoes from Slow Cooker Living
June 16th - Easy Pinwheel Appetizers
Steal a serving of this easy potluck appetizer before it disappears! These delicious pinwheels are easy to make and sure to be a hit at any summer get-together. Plus, they are easy to customize for a variety of tastes.
Easy Pinwheel Appetizers from Moneywise Moms
June 17th - Cheesy Chicken And Broccoli Casserole
If you're worried about being short on entrees at your summer potluck, offer to make this dish and become everyone's hero. This recipe is cheesy, delicious, and easy to make. It will become one of your new favorite recipes to feed a group.
Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole from Momma Lew
June 18th - Easy Strawberry Buttercream Cake
We hope you saved room for dessert! We think this fresh, fruity summertime cake is the perfect choice for your next get-together. The delicious strawberry flavor pairs perfectly with an easy homemade buttercream frosting.
Easy Strawberry Buttercream Cake from Jen Around the World