32 Potluck Recipes for Your 13×9 Pan

Updated on Sep. 16, 2024

It's easy to feed a crowd with these 13x9 potluck appetizers, side dishes, breakfast casseroles and desserts. Take one along to parties, holiday brunches and other celebrations.

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Baked Spaghetti with Cream of Mushroom Soup

Total Time 1 hour
Servings 12 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This cheesy crowd-pleasing dish puts a different spin on spaghetti. The leftovers, if there are any, freeze well for a quick future meal. —Ruth Koberna, Brecksville, Ohio
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 239 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 500mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 10g protein.
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Mint Brownies

Total Time 50 min
Servings 6 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: One of the best things about this recipe is that these mint chocolate brownies get moister if you leave them in the refrigerator for a day or two. The problem at our house is that no one can leave them alone for that long! —Helen Baines, Elkton, Maryland
Nutrition Facts: 1 brownie: 105 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 63mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Fold-Over Tortilla Bake

Total Time 40 min
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Here’s something a little different to shake up taco night. But don’t reserve this zippy dish for a weeknight—it’s perfect for potlucks and serving company, too. something a little different from the usual tacos. It's special enough for potlucks or dinner guests. —Deborah Smith, DeWitt, Nebraska
Nutrition Facts: 2 tortillas: 473 calories, 25g fat (10g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 1138mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 27g protein.
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Double Nut Baklava

Total Time 55 min
Servings about 3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: It may take some time to make this rich, buttery treat, but it's well worth the effort! The blend of coconut, pecans and macadamia nuts is irresistible. —Kari Kelley, Plains, Montana
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 174 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 134mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Classic Chocolate Cake

Total Time 50 min
Servings 15 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This recipe was on a can of Hershey's cocoa way back in 1943. I tried it, my boys liked it, and I've been making it ever since. I make all my cakes from scratch, and this is one of the best! —Betty Follas, Morgan Hill, California
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 257 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 368mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Cuban Sliders

Total Time 30 min
Servings 2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: These wonderful little rolls are baked until lightly toasted and the cheese melts. The leftover King's Hawaiian ham sliders keep really well in the fridge, and they make a lovely cold snack. Followers of my blog, houseofyumm.com, go nuts for these! —Serene Herrera, Dallas, Texas
Nutrition Facts: 1 slider: 191 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 532mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein.
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Lemon Coconut Bites

Total Time 45 min
Servings 4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: The tangy lemon flavor of this no-fuss dessert is especially delicious on a warm day. It gives me delightful flashbacks of selling lemonade on the sidewalk as a little girl. —Donna Biddle, Elmira, New York
Nutrition Facts: 1 bar: 82 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 46mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Pepperoni-Sausage Stuffed Pizza

Total Time 1 hour 25 min
Servings 12 servings
From the Recipe Creator: For 30 years, friends have been telling me to open a pizzeria using this recipe. It even freezes well. —Elizabeth Wolff, Carmel, Indiana
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 483 calories, 28g fat (12g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 1092mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein.
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Pecan Cake with Cookie Butter Frosting

Total Time 45 min
Servings 20 servings.
From the Recipe Creator: My mom and I bought a jar of cookie butter to try it out, and we fell in love with it. I knew the flavor would go well with maple syrup and pecans, so I came up with this cake. I like to make a pretty design on the top of the cake with pecan halves. —Natalie Larsen, Columbia, Maryland
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 363 calories, 21g fat (10g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 259mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

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Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars

Total Time 1 hour 5 min
Servings 2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: I received this recipe from a co-worker who made these heavenly bars for a potluck. Since they combine two favorite flavors—chocolate chip cookies and cheesecake—in one bite, they were a hit with our three grown children. —Jane Nolt, Narvon, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts: Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 176 calories, 11 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 25 mg cholesterol, 117 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.

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Creamy Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes

Total Time 1 hour 15 min
Servings 10 servings
From the Recipe Creator: With five different dairy products, you know this make-ahead mashed potato casserole is going to be super rich and, of course, delicious. It gets even better topped with onions and bacon! —JoAnn Koerkenmeier, Damiansville, Illinois
Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 354 calories, 20g fat (12g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 400mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 5g fiber), 7g protein.
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Monkey Bread with Frozen Bread Dough

Total Time 1 hour
Servings 16 servings
From the Recipe Creator: You can do all the prep work for this monkey bread the night before. I prepare the dough pieces and put all the sauce ingredients in the pan so it's ready for the morning. You can sprinkle chopped nuts in with the dough pieces before pouring the sauce on and baking. — Diana Kunselman, Rimersburg, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 247 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 339mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
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Banana Sundae Dessert

Total Time 25 min
Servings 16 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This banana sundae dessert is sure to be a family favorite! You get a taste of chocolate, banana and strawberries in every bite of the frosty treat. It does take a while to assemble, but it's worth it in my book. —Caroline Wamelink, Cleveland Heights, Ohio
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece (calculated without whipped cream and cherries): 550 calories, 25g fat (13g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 224mg sodium, 77g carbohydrate (52g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein.
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Holiday Brunch Casserole

Total Time 50 min
Servings 12 servings
From the Recipe Creator: If you'll be having overnight company during the holidays, you may want to consider this hearty casserole. Guests will be impressed with its bountiful filling and scrumptious flavor. It's the perfect Easter breakfast or Christmas casserole. —Nelda Cronbaugh, Belle Plaine, Iowa
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 366 calories, 25g fat (11g saturated fat), 131mg cholesterol, 971mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 19g protein.
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Delight

Total Time 35 min
Servings 15 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This is a simple chocolate dessert recipe for any type of potluck occasion, and the pan always comes home empty. —Diane Windley, Grace, Idaho
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 365 calories, 17g fat (10g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 329mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders

Total Time 40 min
Servings 2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: I created this dish to fill two pans because these sliders disappear fast. Cut the recipe in half if you want one batch. —Nick Iverson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts: 1 slider: 380 calories, 24g fat (13g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 628mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein.
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Coca-Cola Cake

Total Time 50 min
Servings 15 servings
From the Recipe Creator: We live in Coca-Cola country, where everyone loves a chocolaty, moist sheet cake made with the iconic soft drink. Our rich version does the tradition proud. —Heidi Jobe, Carrollton, Georgia
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 491 calories, 20g fat (12g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 346mg sodium, 78g carbohydrate (63g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Chive & Onion Hash Brown Potatoes

Total Time 1 hour
Servings 12 servings
From the Recipe Creator: A friend once told me about a potato dish her mother used to make. She remembered that Swiss cheese and butter were standouts. Here's my re-creation—and my friend actually liked it better than her mom’s version. —Barb Templin, Norwood, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 285 calories, 17g fat (11g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 423mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein.
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Almond-Coconut Lemon Bars

Total Time 50 min
Servings 2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: Give traditional lemon bars a tasty twist with the addition of almonds and coconut. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts: 1 bar: 173 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 70mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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7-Layer Bean Dip

Total Time 10 min
Servings 18 servings
From the Recipe Creator: To make this zesty 7-layer bean dip, you simply layer the ingredients onto a platter. I like to call it a “walking dip,” because you can scoop some on a plate with a few tortilla chips, then take it with you as you walk and talk with guests. —Marieann Johansen, Desert Hot Springs, California
Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 102 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 283mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
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Strawberry Pretzel Salad

Total Time 30 min
Servings 16 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Need to bring a dish to pass this weekend? This make-ahead strawberry pretzel salad will disappear quickly at any potluck. —Aldene Belch, Flint, Michigan
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 295 calories, 15g fat (10g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 305mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Buffalo Chicken Lasagna

Total Time 2 hours 10 min
Servings 12 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This recipe was inspired by my daughter's favorite food—Buffalo wings! It tastes as if it came from a restaurant. —Melissa Millwood, Lyman, South Carolina
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 466 calories, 28g fat (15g saturated fat), 124mg cholesterol, 1680mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 33g protein.
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Potluck Banana Cake

Total Time 1 hour
Servings 15 servings
From the Recipe Creator: I found this recipe more than five years ago and have been making it for family gatherings ever since. The coffee-flavored frosting complements the moist banana cake. —Kathy Hoffman, Topton, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 344 calories, 14g fat (8g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 368mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (37g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

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Breakfast Casserole

Total Time 55 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: For the perfect combination of eggs, sausage, bread and cheese, this is the dish to try. My mom and I like this sausage breakfast casserole because it bakes up tender and golden, slices beautifully and goes over well whenever we serve it. —Gayle Grigg, Phoenix, Arizona
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 339 calories, 23g fat (9g saturated fat), 189mg cholesterol, 921mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 18g protein.

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Peanut Butter Custard Blast

Total Time 55 min
Servings 15 servings
From the Recipe Creator: "Ooey, gooey, great!" is how friends and family describe this chocolate-peanut butter dessert. I appreciate the make-ahead convenience. —Marilee Evenson, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 585 calories, 37g fat (16g saturated fat), 144mg cholesterol, 396mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (40g sugars, 3g fiber), 12g protein.
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Pumpkin French Toast Casserole

Total Time 1 hour 25 min
Servings 12 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Recipes that don't tie me to the kitchen—that’s what I’m all about. I make this luscious dish the night before breakfast or brunch with guests. —Patricia Harmon, Baden, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 302 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 148mg cholesterol, 342mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 4g fiber), 13g protein.
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Candy Bar Brownies

Total Time 45 min
Servings 3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: The two kinds of candy bars baked into these brownies make them an extra-special treat. —Sharon Evans, Clear Lake, Iowa
Nutrition Facts: 1 brownie: 121 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 73mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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Bacon Potato Bake

Total Time 1 hour 30 min
Servings 12 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This cheesy potato casserole is always popular. It's a nice change from mashed potatoes and with a bread crumb and crumbled bacon topping, it looks as good as it tastes. —Helen Haro, Yucaipa, California
Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 460 calories, 25g fat (14g saturated fat), 142mg cholesterol, 1045mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 18g protein.
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Blueberry Angel Dessert

Total Time 10 min
Servings 12 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Make the most of angel food cake, pie filling and whipped topping by creating this light impressive dessert that doesn't keep you in the kitchen for hours. It's the perfect way to end a summer meal. —Carol Johnson, Tyler, Texas
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 384 calories, 10g fat (7g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 223mg sodium, 70g carbohydrate (50g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein.
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Vegetable Strata

Total Time 1 hour 55 min
Servings 12 servings
From the Recipe Creator: We always serve food at our Bunco games, and since one of us is a vegetarian we like to make fun meatless dishes we can all enjoy. This strata can easily be doubled and tastes fantastic hot or at room temperature. —Doris Mancini, Port Orchard, Washington
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 677 calories, 36g fat (15g saturated fat), 244mg cholesterol, 940mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 5g fiber), 35g protein.

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Chicken Hashbrown Casserole

Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: The first time I served this Chicken Hash Brown Casserole was to a family with five children. The kids and the adults loved it! This is one recipe I often make for parties—it goes a long way, and all ages enjoy it. —Ruth Andrewson, Leavenworth, Washington
Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 346 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 1164mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 26g protein.

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S’mores Brownies

Total Time 50 min
Servings 2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: My family simply adores my daughter's fudgy s'mores brownies. The cinnamon-graham cracker crust and the dark chocolate brownies bring our passion for s'mores to a whole new level! —Jennifer Gilbert, Brighton, Michigan
Nutrition Facts: 1 brownie: 215 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 157mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.