We love a fun summer gathering and these tasty summer potluck recipes will keep your friends happy all summer long.
Forever fans of a good summer party, our friends generally like to gather potluck style so the host isn’t carrying the full lift of feeding the entire crowd.
In fact, it’s our favorite way to entertain any time of year. It makes it easy for everyone to get together more often by splitting the work and the expense.
Over the summer months we spend a lot of time having pool parties with our big crew of friends and family so good summer potluck recipes are essential.
These recipes all pair perfectly with any kind of grilled meats or fish, but also stand alone if you want to serve up a big spread of appetizers and call it good.
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Serene Herrera
Bean Dip Recipe
This slightly spicy bean dip is creamy, cheesy, and perfect for scooping! It barely takes five minutes to put it together, then just toss it in the oven to let it heat and get melty and gooey. I love topping it with pickled jalapeño slices, tomatoes, a big spoonful of sour cream, cilantro and thinly sliced green onions so you get a bit of crunch along with the creamy bean dip itself.
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Serene Herrera
Texas Caviar Recipe
Texas Caviar is a party staple, but especially so in the summer months! It’s an easy flavorful appetizer or snack made with black eyed peas and marinated in a fresh herb dressing. There are many versions of Texas Caviar floating around out there and none are less delicious than the next – mix up the ingredients based on what you have on hand and serve it up with your favorite tortilla chips.
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Taylor Kiser
BBQ Chicken Summer Rolls Recipe
These barbecue chicken summer rolls are an amazing appetizer that your guests won’t be able to resist. And make no mistake – these are not your average summer rolls. These smoky-sweet, crunchy summer rolls are busting at the seams with crisp peppers, roasted charred corn, zesty lime and sweet pineapple. But it’s the sweet, flavorful homemade barbecue sauce that will keep them coming back for seconds…and then thirds.
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Emily Caruso
Harissa Goat Cheese Deviled Eggs Recipe
You won’t convince me that there’s any party where deviled eggs aren’t a good idea, but that’s especially true for our harissa goat cheese deviled eggs recipe – they completely level up the deviled egg game. The tangy goat cheese and the slightly sweet yet savory harissa adds an incredible depth of flavor that is just perfect for summer. Don’t sleep on these deviled eggs, friends!
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Amanda Powell
Skillet Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread Recipe
Depending on what everyone else is making, there’s a solid chance this jalapeño cheddar cornbread will fall right into place at your next summer potluck. It’s perfect to pair with Mexican or Tex-Mex fare like tacos, of course, but it’s also a great side for grilled sausages or grilled chicken or even burgers!
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Julianne Bayer
Cherry Chocolate Chip Poke Cake Recipe
If you’re the friend who likes to bring along the dessert, this cherry chocolate chip poke cake recipe is a must-try summer potluck recipe. Poke cakes are so easy to make, typically in a simple cake pan and requiring no stacking. The cherry and chocolate flavor combination is always a crowd favorite and it packs a sweet nostalgia that somehow feels entirely right for a summer potluck.
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Olivia Ribas
Black Bean Couscous Salad Recipe
When it’s hot out and the grill is cranking, I love pairing everything with a fresh, bright salad that comes together simply and doesn’t feel heavy to eat. This black bean couscous salad checks all the boxes. Couscous cooks in just a few minutes (no heating up the kitchen) and is tossed together with black beans, diced red bell peppers, onion, fresh herbs and a homemade vinaigrette.
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Kristan Roland
Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes Recipe
There is nothing – and I mean nothing – that screams summer more than these ice cream cone cupcakes! They are whimsical and joyful and a huge hit with the kids and the kids at heart. Because these use a box cake mix as the basis of the cupcake recipe they are even easier to make than you’d guess and you can switch up the colors, flavors and toppings to your liking.
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Meghan Yager
Guacamole Wontons Recipe
I talk about these guacamole wontons a lot because they’re just that good. We love them when we’re having everyone over on game day, but I also love them for backyard gatherings and poolside parties. Crispy, salted wonton wrappers hold warm, homemade guacamole with a side of warm salsa or enchilada sauce for dipping. You will make these once and then you’ll make them all the time.
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Olivia Ribas
Quinoa Greek Salad Recipe
This quinoa Greek salad recipe is another of those salads that is light, fresh and ideal for serving with grilled chicken, meats or seafood. I love Mediterranean flavors, especially in the warmer summer months, so this quinoa salad is right up my alley. The prep is so super easy and I’ve never brought home leftovers when I’ve brought it along to pass at a summer potluck.
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Serene Herrera
Loaded Guacamole Recipe
Let’s be clear – bringing a good homemade guacamole with you to a party is always a win. This loaded guacamole recipe in particular is a huge hit every time! The base is an easy guacamole recipe loaded up with all the toppings you could ever want. We’re talking crumbled bacon, queso fresco, diced tomatoes, cilantro, red onion, jalapeño pepper slices and even green chiles!
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Serene Herrera
Roasted Corn and Tomato Salad Recipe
The fan of a good summer salad that I am, I’d be remiss if I didn’t give this roasted corn and tomato salad it’s due. This easy chilled summer salad is bursting with fresh, bright flavors – it’s perfect for serving as a side dish during the summer. It’s amazing with grilled veggies, chicken, meats, fish or even seafood. Do your friends all a favor and make it for your next summer potluck!
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Serene Herrera
Black Olive Tapenade Recipe
I love a good olive tapenade and this spicy black olive tapenade recipe is a Texas take on the classic appetizer. Black olives, cilantro and lime juice (instead of the standard basil and lemon juice) plus the addition of finely diced jalapeños results in one seriously flavorful and savory tapenade that’s amazing served with bread, crackers, veggies – or even topping grilled chicken!
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