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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    25 Crowd-Pleasing Recipes Perfect for Your Memorial Day Potluck

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on May 23, 2025, updated May 23, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Memorial Day potlucks are a great way to gather with friends and family while enjoying delicious food. Whether you're looking for classic barbecue dishes, refreshing salads, or sweet desserts, there are plenty of crowd-pleasing recipes to choose from. Here are 25 ideas that will make your potluck a hit and keep everyone coming back for more.

    Slow Cooker Root Beer Baked Beans

    Slow Cooker Root Beer Baked Beans.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker

    Root Beer Baked Beans are a tasty mix of root beer and a hint of molasses. Perfect for barbecues and potlucks, these beans will disappear quickly, so it's a good idea to have some extra on hand.

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    Melon Prosciutto Salad

    Melon Prosciutto Salad
    Photo credit: Scarlati Family Kitchen.

    Melon & Prosciutto Salad is a refreshing dish that's great for summer gatherings. It combines sweet honeydew and cantaloupe with creamy mozzarella cheese for a light and enjoyable salad.

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    Slow Cooker Hot Shrimp Dip

    Slow Cooker Hot Shrimp Dip.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker

    Slow Cooker Hot Shrimp Dip is a great choice for gatherings or a relaxing night at home. With its creamy texture, bold flavors, and a bit of spice, this dish is sure to please everyone and is simple to prepare.

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    Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

    Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
    Photo Credit: always use butter.

    Cheesy mashed potatoes come together in just 35 minutes, giving you a creamy and rich side dish. With two kinds of cheese mixed in, this will quickly become a go-to for family dinners and whenever you want something comforting.

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    Watermelon And Basil Salad With Homemade Balsamic Glaze

    Watermelon And Basil Salad With Homemade Balsamic Glaze
    Photo Credit: Foodess.

    This watermelon and basil salad is super easy to make and is packed with fresh flavors. A homemade balsamic glaze adds a delicious touch that really brings it all together.

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    No Bake Cookies

    No bake cookies.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    No-bake cookies can be whipped up in just 15 minutes, making them a quick treat. Packed with chocolate, coconut, and a touch of salt, these cookies are sure to please everyone.

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    Chocolate Chip Cookies Without Brown Sugar

    A chocolate chip cookie.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    These chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies are simple to make and don't require brown sugar or baking soda. Packed with two kinds of chocolate chips and a sprinkle of salt on top, they’re sure to be a hit with everyone.

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    Turkish Bread

    Turkish bread.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This Turkish bread is light and fluffy, and you don’t even need to knead it. You can let it rise overnight and just pop it in the oven in the morning.

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    Salmon Quiche

    Salmon Quiche.
    Photo credit: The Dizzy Cook.

    Broccoli salmon quiche is a great choice for brunch or potlucks. It combines cooked salmon, fresh broccoli, and creamy cheese for a light yet tasty dish.

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    French Potato Salad

    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This creamy potato salad is a great addition to any potluck. Made without mayo, eggs, or dairy, it uses a Dijon mustard dressing for flavor, making it vegan and gluten-free.

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    Company Casserole

    Company Casserole (Ground Beef Pasta Casserole)
    Photo Credit: Neighbor Food Blog.

    Company Casserole features ground beef and pasta in a rich, creamy tomato sauce. It's easy to prepare ahead of time and is sure to please both kids and adults, making it a great choice for dinner gatherings and potlucks.

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    Puff Pastry Apple Pie

    Apple pie.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Puff Pastry Apple Pie is a simple and quick dessert that uses frozen puff pastry and a filling that doesn't require cooking. This pie is a delicious option that anyone can whip up in no time.

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    Air Fryer Cornbread

    Air fryer cornbread.
    Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks.

    Air fryer cornbread is quick and easy to make using simple ingredients you probably already have. This homemade cornbread is a tasty addition that everyone in the family will enjoy!

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    Avocado Mango Salad

    Avocado mango salad.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This is a great addition to salmon tacos and pairs well with almost any grilled meat. It's a tasty side that everyone will enjoy at your potluck.

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    Panini Bread

    Panini bread.
    Photo credit: The Clever Meal.

    This easy panini bread recipe fills your kitchen with the wonderful aroma of an Italian bakery. It’s crusty and delicious, and you can have it ready in just one hour.

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    Baked Green Rice (Arroz Verde)

    Baked Green Rice (Arroz Verde)
    Photo Credit: Inquiring Chef.

    Green Rice (Arroz Verde) is a tasty rice dish made with garlic, fresh herbs, and lime. It's an easy side that bakes in the oven, letting you focus on the rest of your meal.

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    Watermelon Feta Salad

    A plate of watermelon feta salad.
    Photo credit: Tia Clara.

    Watermelon is a fantastic fruit that shines in this refreshing watermelon feta salad. It's a great addition to your summer meals and BBQs.

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    Slow Cooker Peachy Barbecue Ribs

    Slow Cooker Peachy Barbecue Ribs.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker

    Slow Cooker Peachy Barbecue Ribs feature tender pork that falls right off the bone, smothered in a sweet and tangy peach barbecue sauce. This dish is great for weeknight meals or when you're hosting friends.

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    Blue Cheese Coleslaw

    Blue cheese coleslaw.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Blue Cheese Coleslaw is a quick and easy side that pairs well with steak, barbecue, or buffalo dishes. Packed with blue cheese flavor and balanced seasoning, it’s sure to become a go-to coleslaw for your meals.

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    Baked Taco Dip

    Baked taco dip.
    Photo credit: Homemade Hooplah.

    This baked taco dip is a tasty mix of seasoned beef, creamy beans, melted cheese, and zesty spices. It's a great dish to bring to any gathering!

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    Cucumber Greek Salad

    Cucumber Greek Salad
    Photo Credit: Bowls are the New Plates.

    This traditional Greek salad is quick to prepare and packed with fresh flavors. It combines crisp cucumbers and juicy tomatoes with kalamata olives and feta cheese, all tossed in a delicious dressing.

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    Strawberry Muffins

    Strawberry Muffins
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    These strawberry muffins are light and fluffy, with a moist texture and plenty of fresh berry flavor. Each bite is filled with juicy strawberries, making them a delightful sweet treat for summer.

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    Brioche Buns

    Brioche buns.
    Photo credit: Pinch and Swirl.

    These easy brioche buns are light, fluffy, and buttery, and you can whip up the dough in just 10 minutes. You can let it rise the same day or prepare it the night before for a slow rise in the fridge.

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    Baked Brie

    A baked brie with bread.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Baking brie is quick and easy, taking less than 25 minutes from start to finish with ingredients you can customize. This tasty appetizer pairs well with bread or crackers, making it a great choice for family dinners or holiday gatherings.

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    Ranch Coleslaw

    Ranch coleslaw.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This ranch coleslaw is quick to whip up in just 15 minutes and will impress everyone at your barbecue. Using store-bought mayonnaise and ranch dressing, it’s super easy to prepare and packed with flavor!

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has 20+ years experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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