These baked meatballs get their flavor from simmering for two hours in the Crock Pot with a garlicky hot sauce. Get the recipe > Slow cooker cocktail meatballs Shred and sauce the chicken, then let guests help themselves. Just pop your chicken in the slow cooker with the other ingredients and cook on low for eight hours. Slow cookers are the way to go when it comes to potluck meat dishes. Get the recipe > Slow cooker Buffalo chicken sliders
This creamy dip can be made ahead of time, then popped in the oven and heated for 15 minutes at chow time. Get all the flavor of a loaded baked potato without the hassle. Layer up these adorable individual seven-layer dip cups, then nest snugly in a shallow casserole dish to zip them over to the fiesta. Get the recipe > Individual seven-layer dips Easy, delicious, and no refrigeration required. Get the recipe > Whole wheat dinner rollsįreshly baked rolls are always a potluck favorite. Bring the tangy vinegar-based dressing in a separate container and stir in right before serving to keep the salad from getting soggy. Forget the mayonnaise-drenched cole slaw and bring simple toasted ramen noodle salad instead.