This summer, be the ultimate VIP (Very Important Potlucker) with a few of our favorite easy summer potluck recipes. Your host may appreciate the help in providing all the party ware necessary for guests to eat the brunch items.With all the special occasions on the calendar ( graduations! Fourth of July! Juneteenth! Memorial Day! Just a random Tuesday!), you don't want to come to the party empty-handed. Napkins and/or plates: There's a good chance the potluck host will already have these ready for the Easter brunch but call ahead in advance and offer to bring those too.Fresh garnishes: For the final touch before your food is added to the potluck table, think about adding a sprinkle of something fresh and green like parsley or chives or adding an edible flower garnish to make your platter pretty.Necessary condiments or seasonings: Does your recipe go really well with a certain dip or mustard or butter or honey? Bring those along in a serving cup as needed.Don't count on the host having enough for every dish on the table. Any serving tools needed: Don't forget to pack the spatula, spoon, knife or serving fork guests will need to transfer your food from the serving dish to their plate.A pretty container for serving the food: A bread basket for rolls, a pretty tray for the appetizers, or an attractive salad bowl for the food.This means that in addition to bringing your recipe, you will also bring: The most important thing to remember when bringing a dish to an Easter potluck is that you want to be sure your item is ready to enjoy without any work from the host. When you share the work with guests, it ensures that everyone can focus on what makes the day truly special and relax a little more with loved ones-including YOU. I recommend my easy Crockpot spiral ham for a buffet table or my mustard glazed ham with pineapples for a show-stopping main dish. If you're hosting, offer to cook the main dish that will work as the center of the menu and everyone else can contribute an easy potluck side dish or travel-friendly dessert to add to the buffet. If there's one tip I could give you for how to make hosting a special Easter brunch in your home easier to manage, it would be to give your guests the joy of contributing to the meal by hosting an Easter potluck.įor a truly festive table overflowing with the season's best, it is infinitely easier to have many hands make light work of the feast. Whether you're building a buffet table menu at home or bringing a dish to pass at the church potluck, get all the easy recipes you need here.

Easy Easter potluck ideas for celebrating the holiday with family and friends on a budget.

Easy church pot luck