Italian Potluck Ideas

Everyone loves a good potluck, and these Italian Potluck Ideas will be a hit. 45 meal ideas and yummy dessert options.

Get ready to be the star of the next potluck. With over 40 ideas that are easy to make and absolutely delicious, friends and family will love these recipes.

You can easily feed a crowd with these budget friendly recipes. They are so tasty and effortless to make. I also make 50 Easy Summer Grilling Recipes.

Why We Love These

No one wants to spend a fortune on cooking for gatherings. Each recipe is easy on the budget and doesn’t take long to prepare.

The results are so yummy. Just be prepared for everyone to want you to make these Italian potluck ideas over and over.

1. Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

If you need to bring a pasta salad to your next potluck, make Dill Pickle Pasta Salad. It is creamy, crunchy, and easy to make with simple ingredients. This recipe is always one of the most popular pasta dishes.

2. Salad Supreme Pasta Salad

This simple salad is loaded with zesty flavors, veggies, and pasta to make a crowd-pleasing dish. You can add juicy tomatoes, salami, pepperoni, olives, red onions, provolone or beans. It’s so easy to make your own and guests will love it.

You can make ahead and place in the fridge inside an airtight container.

3. Crockpot Sausage and Potatoes

You are in for a treat with this tasty meal. The baby potatoes are so tender, and the sausage is so filling and delicious.

4. Crock Pot Bread Pudding

One of my favorite things to make when we have extra bread is this Crock Pot bread pudding recipe. It could not be any easier, and it tastes so creamy and delicious.

5. Crockpot Ravioli Lasagna

I’m calling this recipe Crockpot Ravioli Lasagna Recipe because it is perfect for that lazy day, when you know you have to cook, but you really don’t want to! You will love this easy meal for the best Italian food.

6. Crockpot Stuffed Pepper Soup

This Easy Crockpot Stuffed Pepper Soup Recipe is one of my all-time favorites!  It has all the flavors of traditional stuffed peppers without all the work.

7. Crockpot Chicken Alfredo Casserole

This Crockpot Chicken Alfredo Casserole Recipe can be assembled in no time at all. It has quickly become a family favorite in my household.

8. Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan

Learn how to make Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan. This recipe lets the slow cooker do all the work, and dinner is ready and waiting.

9. Copycat Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup

The creaminess of this copycat Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup recipe can’t be beat. It really is a great recipe.

10. Bruschetta Chicken

Try this Bruschetta Chicken Recipe! It truly is quick and easy with very few pots and pans to clean up afterwards.

11. Baked Ziti

This Baked Ziti is delicious with marinara sauce, easy to make, and the best comfort food. Make for a weeknight dinner or when you have friends over for a crowd-pleasing meal. Sometimes I add extra parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.

12. Cauliflower au Gratin

Cauliflower au Gratin recipe is rich and creamy with a delicious cheese sauce. It is a healthy alternative to potatoes au gratin. Learn how to make this easy side dish. I like to use an aluminum pan for potlucks so I can toss it.

13. Hamburger Casserole

You can serve this with little prep work on busy school nights. Add a salad or steamed veggies for a super-easy dinner everyone will enjoy.

14. Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole

This savory meal comes together in minutes but is special enough for company. Add a simple salad and you are set!

15. Chicken Piccata

The ingredients are simple, and you will love how easy this chicken piccata recipe is.

16. Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken

Make this Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken for a meal your family will love with very little work.

17. Stuffed Peppers

Stuffed Pepper Recipe tastes amazing because of the delicious combination of ingredients. This classic recipe is a crowd favorite and is made with simple spices. Each pepper is topped with a generous amount of melted cheese.

18. Stuffed Zucchini Boats

This recipe is so delicious that even your kids might become zucchini fans. It is seriously amazing.

19. Crock Pot Italian Meatball Soup

Crock Pot Italian Meatball Soup is so tasty and really easy in the slow cooker. Make this toss-and-go meal in minutes and come home to dinner ready to enjoy.

20. Cannoli Dip

You will be amazed at how fast you can make this dip, and it is so delicious. This is the perfect dip for your next party or holiday dinner. If you want a sweet treat for Italian potluck ideas, give this a try.

21. Cannoli Cake

Cannoli Cake is a twist on your favorite Italian Dessert. It combines a rich and creamy filling that is similar to the Cannoli filling.

22. Chocolate Ganache Cake Roll

This Chocolate Ganache Cake Roll recipe looks so pretty and tastes amazing. Everyone will be so impressed when you make this, but it is so easy to make!

23. Calzone

Golden Brown Calzone is a family favorite meal idea! It is loaded with your favorite meats, cheese, and veggies for a quick and easy recipe.

24. Bruschetta

Learn how to make Bruschetta for an easy appetizer that the whole family will love. Simple, fresh ingredients served on a crusty bread to make the Best Bruschetta! This is always one of the best Italian appetizers with a bit of crunch.

25. Crock Pot Sun Dried Tomato Chicken

This is the best comfort food and perfect for any day of the week, but delicious enough for special occasions. This is one of my kids favorite Italian potluck ideas.

26. Slow Cooker Ratatouille

This crockpot recipe is easy to make, and the slow cooker does all the work. Prep your vegetables ahead of time and serve this stew for a summertime side, or it is even delicious during the winter.

27. Spaghetti Pie

This spaghetti pie is perfect to use leftover pasta and cooked ground beef. Most of the time, my kids won’t eat leftovers, but when I make them into another meal, everyone cleans their plates.

28. Olive Garden Stuffed Mushrooms

Olive Garden Stuffed Mushrooms are loaded with flavor and easy to make. Make your favorite Olive Garden appetizer at home with this copycat recipe.

29. Italian Donuts

Italian Donuts Recipe is fried to perfection and rolled in sugar. This Zeppole recipe is light and fluffy while being easy to make.

30. Italian Cookies

Skip the bakery and make this delicious Italian Cookies Recipe.  I always see Italian Cookies at our local bakery and they look amazing and taste great too.

31. Cannoli Pie

Our family loves the flavor of Cannoli’s and this easy recipe packs everything together in a pie. Within minutes, this simple dessert comes together without much work.

32. Homemade Mozzarella Sticks

Homemade Mozzarella Cheese Sticks are easy to make with simple ingredients. The perfect appetizer for game day or a weekend snack.

33. Crockpot Stuffed Shells

Make dinner super easy when you make this delicious Crockpot Stuffed Shells recipe. It looks fancy but it is so easy and the shells are stuffed with a cheesy filling.

34. Slow Cooker Beef Ragu

Not only does it tastes amazing but it is so easy to make thanks to the crock pot. I can toss everything in the morning into the slow cooker and dinner will be ready when we get home.

35. Easy Stromboli

This Easy Stromboli Recipe will become an instant hit with your family! Perfect for those busy nights when you’re tempted to hit the drive-thru. Versatile enough that you can keep changing it up!

36. Crock Pot Turkey Bolognese

Enjoy Crock Pot Turkey Bolognese without any guilt because this meal is healthy and delicious.  Dinner is easy with this slow cooker meal and so tasty everyone will love it.

37. Chicken Risotto

This Easy Chicken Risotto Recipe is a delicious one pot recipe that cooks easily on the stove top. This is a family favorite dinner idea.

38. Crockpot Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs

Take you homemade meatballs up a notch with this Crockpot Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs. They are loaded with flavor and made with simple ingredients.

39. Crockpot Tortellini Soup

Crock Pot Spinach Tortellini Soup Recipe is the perfect recipe to make for Meatless Monday or any day of the week.

40. Olive Garden Stuffed Ziti Fritta

Olive Garden Stuffed Ziti Fritta is the perfect appetizer. It is loaded with flavor and tastes amazing. This is one of our favorite Olive Garden Copycat Recipes.

41. Pizza Pocket

Pizza Pocket Recipe is so delicious and better than any of those store-bought pizza snacks. Enjoy these anytime you want and make a batch for the freezer.

42. Garlic Butter Chicken

This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal, and my entire family loves it. The garlic butter sauce is delicious and gives the chicken so much flavor.

43. Tortilla Pizza

Tortilla Pizza Recipe is a great way to make an individual pizza at home. Top your favorite store-bought tortilla with your favorite pizza toppings. I love to load mine with fresh veggies and garlic salt. Basil pesto is also great.

44. Crock Pot Shrimp Scampi

Crock Pot Shrimp Scampi Recipe is a simple and delicious recipe that can be prepared with very little effort.

45. Crock Pot Poor Man’s Stew

This is the perfect comfort meal that can be served to your family or when you are feeding a crowd. The combination of the easy ingredients makes this meal so delicious and flavorful.

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