18 Easy Crock Pot Potluck Recipes for a Crowd
Easy flavorful recipes that can feed a crowd are just what you need for any event. That’s why we’ve put together this list of crockpot potluck ideas for a party. We have slow cooker mains and appetizers to please everyone!
If you’re going to a potluck with friends, family, or coworkers these slow cooker side dishes and mains will make your life easier. This collection has everything from amazing chicken and pork to dips, soups, and pasta!
Not sure what to bring? Start with the part of the meal you’re helping with.
- For a main dish: Try Chicken and Gravy or Mexican Shredded Chicken.
- For a dip: Buffalo Chicken Dip gives you a spicy option for the appetizer table.
- For a side: Crockpot Hashbrown Casserole brings a cheesy potato dish to the spread.
- For soup: Minestrone or Ham, Potato, Corn and Veggie Chowder are options from this collection.
Check your chosen recipe’s servings and slow cooker instructions before planning portions. One batch won’t feed every size of gathering.
18 Crockpot Potluck Recipes for a Crowd
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Choose a dish that fits your schedule and what the host needs. Buffalo Chicken Dip works for the appetizer table, while Crockpot Hashbrown Casserole is a side dish. Check each recipe’s prep time, cook time and servings before choosing.
This collection includes chicken and gravy, shredded chicken, chili, Buffalo Chicken Dip and several soups. If you’re bringing a side instead of a main, try the hashbrown casserole. Pick the dish that fills a gap in the menu.
Choose food labeled for room-temperature storage if you won’t have a way to keep it cold or hot. Don’t assume pizza or a meat-and-cheese board can sit out all afternoon. Keep perishable cold dishes at 40°F or below and hot dishes at 140°F or above. Discard perishables left without temperature control for more than 2 hours, or 1 hour when it’s above 90°F.
If you’re cooking a dish ahead, divide it into shallow containers and refrigerate promptly, within 2 hours, or 1 hour when it’s above 90°F. Reheat cooked leftovers to 165°F on the stove, in the microwave or in the oven, not in the slow cooker. Then transfer the hot food to a preheated slow cooker and keep it at 140°F or above. Check the temperature with a food thermometer.
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