15 Potluck Recipes, Ideal For Game Day

Game day is about more than the score, it’s about food that fuels cheering and keeps friends gathered around the table. Potlucks shine when dishes are hearty, sharable, and easy to prep ahead.

Think bubbling casseroles, zesty dips, and portable bites that taste even better with company. These recipes are simple to make, big on flavor, and perfect for feeding a crowd.

Let’s get cooking.

1. Buffalo Chicken Dip

Start with shredded cooked chicken and fold it into cream cheese, hot sauce, and shredded cheddar. Mix until smooth and tangy.

Spoon everything into a baking dish and bake until bubbling on top. Serve hot with celery sticks or tortilla chips.

2. Chili With Beans

Brown ground beef or turkey in a large pot before adding onions, garlic, and peppers. Stir in beans, tomatoes, and spices.

Let the chili simmer until thick and flavorful. Top with shredded cheese, sour cream, or green onions before serving. To bring some color, add some corn as well.

3. Pulled Pork Sliders

Slow cook pork shoulder with barbecue sauce until the meat falls apart easily. Shred and mix with more sauce for juiciness.

Pile the pork onto slider buns and finish with crunchy coleslaw. Keep them warm in a slow cooker for easy serving.

4. Spinach Artichoke Dip

Combine chopped spinach, canned artichokes, cream cheese, sour cream, and mozzarella in a bowl. Season with garlic and salt.

Spread into a baking dish and bake until golden on top. Pair with crusty bread or crackers for dipping.

5. Macaroni And Cheese

Boil elbow macaroni until just tender, then stir into a silky cheese sauce made with butter, milk, and cheddar.

Pour into a casserole dish, sprinkle with breadcrumbs, and bake until bubbling. Slice into squares for simple serving.

6. Loaded Nachos

Arrange tortilla chips on a sheet pan, then scatter beans, cheese, and jalapeños over the top. Layer generously.

Bake until cheese melts. Serve alongside sour cream, and salsa. You can also eat it straight from the pan for maximum crunch.

7. Potato Salad

Boil peeled potatoes until fork-tender, then cube them and cool. Stir with mayonnaise, mustard, celery, and onion.

Chill until ready to serve and sprinkle with paprika for color. Make it ahead to let the flavors blend.

8. Meatball Subs

Roll ground beef into small meatballs and simmer in marinara sauce until fully cooked. Keep the sauce rich and thick.

Tuck meatballs into hoagie rolls, sprinkle with mozzarella, and broil briefly. You can slice each sub into smaller portions for sharing.

9. Chicken Wings

Toss wings in your favorite sauce. Buffalo, honey garlic, or barbecue all work. Bake or fry until crispy and sticky.

Serve with celery sticks and ranch or blue cheese dip. Offer a mix of flavors to please everyone.

10. Deviled Eggs

Boil eggs until hard, then peel and slice in half. Mash yolks with mayonnaise, mustard, and a pinch of paprika.

Pipe the mixture back into the whites for a polished look. Garnish with herbs or extra spice if you like.

11. Baked Ziti

Cook ziti pasta and mix with marinara, ricotta, and mozzarella. Layer everything in a casserole dish.

Bake until the cheese is browned and bubbling. Cut into hearty squares and serve with a big spoon.

12. Seven Layer Dip

Spread refried beans on the bottom of a dish of your choice, then layer sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and cheese.

Top with cut scallions and sliced olives for crunch and color. Hand out tortilla chips and let everyone dig in.

13. Coleslaw

Shred cabbage and carrots finely, then toss with a creamy or vinegar-based dressing. Season with salt and a little sugar.

Chill before serving so the flavors meld together. It pairs perfectly with barbecue or fried foods on the table.

14. Brownies

Mix melted butter, sugar, cocoa, eggs, and flour into a thick batter. Pour into a greased pan.

Bake until set but still fudgy in the center. Slice into squares and pile high on a platter.

15. Guacamole And Chips

Mash ripe avocados with lime juice, salt, diced onion, and chopped cilantro. Stir in tomatoes for freshness.

Serve with tortilla chips in a wide bowl. Cover with plastic wrap until serving to keep it vibrant and green.