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These winter potluck recipes are great for serving a crowd at Christmas and New Year's parties, and all the other occasions of the cold weather season! You certainly don't want to show up empty-handed! From appetizers to desserts, you're sure to find plenty of delicious potluck recipes made for sharing!
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- Wintertime Party Potluck Ideas
- 1. Lasagna
- 2. Rotel Chicken Spaghetti
- 3. Beef Enchiladas
- 4. Stuffed Green Peppers
- 6. Hashbrown Casserole
- 7. Bechamel Pasta Bake
- 8. Baked Spaghetti and Meatballs
- 9. Slow Cooker Crack Chicken
- 10. Homemade Chili
- 11. Creamed Corn Cornbread
- 12. Velveeta Mac and Cheese
- 13. Jalapeno Cheddar Scones
- 14. Crockpot Grape Jelly Meatballs
- 15. Sausage Cream Cheese Dip
- 16. Air Fryer Pigs In A Blanket
- 17. 7 Layer Dip
- 18. 4 Ingredient Potato Soup
- 19. Cherry Pie Bars
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Wintertime Party Potluck Ideas
For most people, the winter season comes with many family visits, church events, holiday parties, and countless Christmas activities. That's why I like to keep some winter potluck recipes on the back burner so I don't show up empty-handed to last-minute invites!
Below are my go-to recipes for feeding a group during the colder winter months. I've added appetizers, entrees, side dishes, and desserts, so no matter the occasion, you will have the perfect recipe in mind!
1. Lasagna
Lasagna is a potluck classic and everyone will remember who brought the homemade lasagna. Tender pasta, hearty meat sauce, and cheese are hard to resist.
You can even keep one frozen on hand so you have it ready to go whenever you need it!
Lasagna
A homemade lasagna full of tender noodles and a hearty meat sauce covered in melted cheese is one of the best comfort foods you can make. All the time you spend making it will be more than worth it when you see your family lining up for seconds.
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2. Rotel Chicken Spaghetti
This easy chicken and pasta casserole is great for family dinners or for bringing to potlucks! In this recipe, spaghetti noodles and chicken are tossed with an ultra-creamy sauce made from Velveeta cheese, cream cheese, chicken broth, and heavy cream.
Then, you just add a can of RoTel diced tomatoes with chiles, season them, and bake! It's a great way to use up leftover chicken, too!
Chicken Spaghetti with Rotel
Chicken spaghetti with Rotel is an easy, simple, and delicious spaghetti casserole dish for weeknight family dinners! The Velveeta cheese, cream cheese, and heavy cream (or cream of chicken and cream of mushroom soup) make this dish extra special! Plus, it is a perfect use for leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken!
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3. Beef Enchiladas
You can never go wrong with a huge dish of beef enchiladas! These enchiladas are filled with ground beef, onion, garlic, refried beans, and black beans.
Bring along some of your favorite Tex-Mex toppings like sour cream, pico, or more shredded cheese! This recipe makes 8 enchiladas, but you can always make two batches if you need more.
Beef Enchiladas
These homemade beef enchiladas are generously seasoned for a rich and bold flavor that your entire family will love! This saucy, cheesy, and savory meal is perfect for any occasion! Even better, you can use homemade enchilada sauce to take the flavor to the next level!
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4. Stuffed Green Peppers
Green bell peppers stuffed with cheesy ground beef and rice filling, then baked! They are wonderfully easy to make and surprisingly filling!
Stuffed Green Peppers
Savory and delightfully easy-to-make stuffed green peppers are a great healthy option for lunch or dinner! Simply stuff tender green bell peppers with cheesy ground beef and rice filling, cover them with tomato sauce, and bake until golden!
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5. Ham & Potato Casserole
This hearty ham & potato casserole is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! The chunks of potato and ham are coated in a luscious cheese sauce and baked until tender.
Ham and Potato Casserole
This flavorful ham and potato casserole combines these two hearty ingredients into a meal that's just as wonderful for breakfast as it is for dinner! Hearty potatoes and savory diced ham get layered with a rich, luscious cheese sauce for a heavenly meal!
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6. Hashbrown Casserole
Hashbrown casserole is an easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any meal of the day, not just breakfast. The hash browns are baked in a creamy combination of cream of chicken soup, butter, sour cream, and Colby Jack cheese.
These warm and cheesy hashbrowns will definitely draw a crowd at your next potluck.
Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole
This Cracker Barrel hashbrown casserole is a savory, flavorful side dish that will satisfy your need for some delicious comfort food! With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you'll bring the taste of Cracker Barrel into your kitchen. This easy-to-make casserole is ideal for family gatherings, potlucks, or a comforting meal any day of the week.
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7. Bechamel Pasta Bake
Layers of seasoned ground beef, rigatoni noodles, and creamy bechamel sauce combine to make one incredible casserole. It's quick (less than 30 minutes) but totally satisfying and full of flavor.
You can always make this casserole a day or 2 in advance and reheat it for your potluck to save more time, and you can freeze it too!
Bechamel Pasta Bake (Macarona Bechamel or Pastit*io)
This bechamel pasta bake, also called macarona bechamel or pastit*io, is an amazingly flavorful dinner casserole! It combines rigatoni noodles with a seasoned ground beef filling and a rich bechamel white sauce! It's an addictive flavor combination that you'll be making over and over again after trying it!
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8. Baked Spaghetti and Meatballs
This baked version of spaghetti and meatballs is a great variation of the classic recipe everyone knows and loves. What's not to love about spaghetti, meatballs, mozzarella, and spaghetti sauce all in one casserole?
You can prepare homemade meatballs or use store-bought and no one will be any the wiser.
Baked Spaghetti and Meatballs
Baked spaghetti and meatballs is an easy casserole with layers of spaghetti coated in sauce, cheese, and meatballs! This tasty comfort food dinner can be loaded with cheesy goodness to please your entire family. Plus, it's the perfect use of leftovers from a spaghetti dinner!
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9. Slow Cooker Crack Chicken
You can use crack chicken as a dip for chips or turn it into sandwiches. You can also serve it right out of your crockpot!
It's made with chicken, bacon, cheese, and ranch seasoning, slowly cooked until it becomes a pot of melted goodness.
Slow Cooker Crack Chicken
This Slow Cooker Crack Chicken is an absolutely creamy and cheesy shredded chicken bacon ranch that's perfect for sandwiches, dips, potlucks, and so much more! Whether you're feeding your family or a crowd, this crockpot chicken is super easy and totally addictive!
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10. Homemade Chili
A great homemade chili recipe is always nice to have in your back pocket, and this is my go-to. I like to top it off with a little sour cream, cheese, and a side of crackers!
This version does call for kidney and chili beans. I also have a recipe for Texas chili that has no beans if that's what you prefer!
Homemade Chili
This homemade chili is so incredibly delicious and loaded with flavor that you will want to get rid of every other chili recipe you have! It is packed with beef, beans, vegetables, and a made-from-scratch seasoning blend that makes this dish truly special. Trust me, everyone who tastes this will be begging you for the recipe!
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11. Creamed Corn Cornbread
The addition of canned creamed corn makes this cornbread extra moist and the honey gives it a perfect touch of sweetness. You could even add cheese or jalapenos to make it a spicy/sweet Southwest cornbread!
Creamed Corn Cornbread
Once you try this easy creamed corn cornbread recipe you will want to make cornbread without using a cornbread mix from here on out! The canned creamed corn, butter, and a touch of honey give it plenty of sweetness while the bits of corn throughout the fluffy bread add great texture. This creamed corn cornbread is a must-try side dish this summer!
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12. Velveeta Mac and Cheese
Kids and adults alike will obsess over this super-creamy mac and cheese! It's a one-pot side dish, meaning you won't have to do very much prep or cleanup.
You only need macaroni noodles, milk, cheddar cheese, Velveeta, and some seasonings. Oh, and did I mention it only takes 20 minutes to make?
Velveeta Mac and Cheese (Easy Stove Top Recipe)
My easy stove-top Velveeta mac and cheese is a rich and creamy comfort food delight that's irresistibly cheesy! It's a one-pot stovetop side dish that takes practically no effort to make! This family favorite dish is ready to enjoy in less than 20 minutes!
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13. Jalapeno Cheddar Scones
These scones aren't spicy but they are full of jalapeno and cheddar flavor! They are the perfect side dish for BBQs, potlucks, or anywhere you can find good home cooking.
Jalapeno Cheddar Scones
These Jalapeno Cheddar Scones might be cut smaller than my usual sweet scone, but they are mighty in taste and loaded with cheddar and jalapeno flavor! They also happen to be a very popular family favorite that I love to serve with dinners!
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14. Crockpot Grape Jelly Meatballs
Crockpot jelly meatballs are one of my favorite winter potluck recipes. They make a fabulous appetizer for any occasion!
You only need 4 ingredients: frozen meatballs, grape jelly, ketchup, and cayenne pepper. The jelly caramelizes into a sweet sticky sauce that is hard to resist!
Crockpot Grape Jelly Meatballs
Crockpot grape jelly meatballs combine homemade or freezer meatballs, grape jelly, ketchup, and seasoning! They're a perfect appetizer for any potluck, dinner party, or game day! These easy, delicious, and tender meatballs will be the hit of any family dinner, too!
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15. Sausage Cream Cheese Dip
Pork sausage, cream cheese, and RoTel tomatoes are all you need to make a creamy and savory chip dip! It's served warm, so it is a great choice for winter occasions.
All you have to do is cook the ground beef, drain, stir in the cream cheese and tomatoes until melted, and serve!
Sausage Cream Cheese Dip
Sausage cream cheese dip is a flavorful and easy-to-make appetizer dip that will be the talk of your next party or game day get-together! This 3-ingredient dip combines hearty pork sausage, cream cheese, and RoTel diced tomatoes with green chiles. Serve with chips or veggie sticks and you have yourself a delicious party appetizer to share with a crowd!
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16. Air Fryer Pigs In A Blanket
These 2-ingredient pigs in a blanket are fantastic finger food for any occasion. In the morning, they make a great quick breakfast, or you can serve them as an easy appetizer at lunch or dinnertime.
Air Fryer Pigs In A Blanket
This 20-minute air fryer pigs in a blanket recipe combines savory Little Smokies sausages and buttery crescent rolls to make an easy snack! The air fryer is the fastest way to make this classic appetizer that is perfect for potlucks, barbecues, and parties!
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17. 7 Layer Dip
This 7-layer dip is the ultimate party appetizer. Layers of beans, sour cream, guacamole, cheese, salsa, tomatoes, and black olives all come together to make one delicious chip dip!
Grab a few bags of crispy tortilla chips, and you're in business.
7-Layer Dip
This 7-Layer Dip is a tasty combination of refried beans, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, cheese, diced tomatoes, and sliced black olives! Your easy taco dip can be served warm or cold; either way, it's always a hit at parties, a game day get-together, or an amazing family dinner! Best of all, you can throw this 7-layer dip together in just 10 minutes flat!
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18. 4 Ingredient Potato Soup
Yes, you can get a creamy and comforting homemade potato soup with just 4 ingredients (plus water and salt & pepper)! All you need is potatoes, butter, onion, and milk, though I highly recommend topping it with shredded cheddar and bacon!
This soup tastes like it simmered all day, but in reality, it comes together in less than 30 minutes. Not to mention, it's warm and inviting, which is perfect for serving on cold winter evenings.
4 Ingredient Potato Soup
This Easy Potato Soup is creamy and delicious. The easiest comfort food soup you’ll ever make with only 4 ingredients needed! This luscious, delectable soup will have your family thinking it’s been simmering all day – but it only takes 30 minutes to cook!
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19. Cherry Pie Bars
All the flavor of a homemade cherry pie in easy-to-eat dessert bars! They are drizzled with a sweet and simple vanilla glaze that is finger-licking good.
These bars can easily be prepared in advance so all you have to do is quickly whip up the icing on the day of your potluck.
Cherry Pie Bars
Cherry pie bars are a delicious fruit dessert that is perfect for serving a crowd at any get-together! The sweet vanilla glaze requires only 3 ingredients and is perfect for topping off the golden buttery crust stuffed with cherry pie filling. Bring these cherry pie squares to a party, gathering, or potluck and everyone will want to know the recipe!
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Winter Potluck Recipes: Homemade Chili (+ More Great Ideas To Feed A Crowd!)
These winter potluck recipes are great for serving a crowd at Christmas and New Years' parties, and all the other occasions of the cold weather season! You certainly don't want to show up empty-handed! From appetizers to desserts, you're sure to find plenty of delicious potluck recipes made for sharing!
Author | Angela
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 458kcal
Prep 10 minutes minutes
Cooking 2 hours hours 10 minutes minutes
Total Time 2 hours hours 20 minutes minutes
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Ingredients
- 4 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)
- 1 large white onion (diced, or use yellow onion)
- 1 large red bell pepper (diced, seeds removed)
- 1 large Anaheim pepper (seeds removed, diced)
- 2 large jalapeno peppers (finely diced, seeds removed)
- 1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
- 2 ½ lbs ground beef
- ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
- 2 beef bouillon cubes
- 12 oz light beer (such as Coors, or use beef broth)
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes (San Marzano are recommended)
- 14.5 oz diced tomatoes (fire-roasted)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- ½ cup white wine (or use more beef broth)
- 4 tablespoon chili seasoning (try my recipe or use your own)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon chipotle pepper sauce
- ½ teaspoon each, salt & pepper (to taste)
- 32 oz dark red kidney beans (2 16-ounce cans, drained and rinsed)
- 16 oz chili beans (1 16-ounce can, drained and rinsed)
- 3 tablespoon cilantro (optional, chopped for garnish)
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Instructions
Place a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat and add in the extra virgin olive oil. Once hot, add the onion, bell pepper, Anaheim pepper, jalapenos, and garlic. Cook and stir the veggies until they are tender.
Meanwhile, in a separate skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef for 5-7 minutes until no pink remains. Drain any excess fat.
Into the browned meat, add the Worcestershire sauce, beef bouillon cubes, and beer. Continue to cook the meat mixture, using a wooden spoon to scrape the bottom of the pan as you stir for about 3 minutes (or until hot).
Pour the beef mixture into the pot with the vegetables. Then, add the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, wine, brown sugar, chipotle pepper sauce, salt, pepper, and chili seasoning mix. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover the pot and allow it to simmer for about 90 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add in the kidney beans and chili beans, then continue to simmer for an additional 30 minutes.
Garnish with cilantro, if desired, as well as any of your other favorite toppings. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a chili recipe without any of the beer or wine, replace the alcohol with the same amount of additional beef broth. Instead, use 2 cups of beef broth and omit both the beer and wine.
- To store: Allow your chili to cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container and keeping it in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- To freeze: Freeze your chili in individual portions in a freezer-safe bag with the excess air squeezed out. It can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
- To reheat: Reheat your leftovers either in the microwave or in a pot on the stove.
Nutrition
Calories: 458kcal (23%) | Carbohydrates: 33g (11%) | Protein: 26g (52%) | Fat: 25g (38%) | Saturated Fat: 8g (50%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 67mg (22%) | Sodium: 745mg (32%) | Potassium: 1125mg (32%) | Fiber: 9g (38%) | Sugar: 9g (10%) | Vitamin A: 1897IU (38%) | Vitamin C: 32mg (39%) | Calcium: 97mg (10%) | Iron: 7mg (39%)
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