Wanted any simple potluck type recipes?

what are some of your favorite recipes to take to picnics, parties, gatherings and potluck that are easy to prepare, cheap and goodWanted any simple potluck type recipes?
These are two of my favorites. Everyone always wants the recipes, and can't believe how easy they are to make.


Bon Apetit





Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole





1 (32-ounce) package frozen hash brown potatoes


1 cup grated cheddar cheese (or whatever kind you have)


1 can condensed cream of chicken soup (or celery or mushroom)


2 cups (16-ounces) sour cream


陆 cup chopped onion


1/4 teaspoon paprika


陆 cup butter, melted


2 cups corn flakes, crushed


In a large bowl, combine hash browns, cheese, soup, sour cream and onion.


Spread into a greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish


Sprinkle with paprika.


Crush the corn flakes ; sprinkle on top of casserole, drizzle with melted butter and bake, uncovered, at 350*F (175*C) for 50 to 60 minutes or until browned and heated through.


Serves 8 to 10





Fluff





Mix Together:


1 container sour cream (2 cups)


1 reg pkg jello powder (any flavor)


Stir together well, then stir in:


1 can crushed Pineapple (drained-drink the juice)


1 container Cool Whip


Refrigerate overnight or for at least a couple of hours





This is quick and easy to throw together, there is never any left, so it must be as good as I think it is. Use whatever flavor jello you like, it will turn out to be that color. ';Berry Blue'; is really good ! I also like it with ';Fiesta Fruit'; flavor.Wanted any simple potluck type recipes?
SUMMER'S HARVEST SALAD





7 ounces macaroni, * see note


1 cup fresh broccoli, flowerets


6 ounces shrimp, cooked


1 small tomato, chopped


1 cup spinach leaves, thinly sliced


1/3 cup red onion, sliced


1/2 cup Italian salad dressing


2 teaspoons salad supreme seasoning


1/2 teaspoon salt


1 dash cayenne pepper


1 boiled egg, grated





Prepare macaroni according to package directions, add broccoli during last two minutes of cooking time; drain. Combine macaroni and broccoli, shrimp, tomato, spinach and red onion. Blend together Italian dressing, salad supreme seasoning, salt and cayenne pepper. Toss dressing with salad mixture. Garnish with egg and sprinkle with salad supreme. Serve immediately or cover and chill. Refrigerate leftovers. 6 to 8 servings.
FRUIT AMBROSIA


2 c. heavy whipping cream


1/2 c. sugar


1 tsp. vanilla extract


1/2 tsp. almond extract


1 large can mandarin oranges, drained


1-2 cans fruit cocktail, drained


1/2 c. coconut (optional)


3-5 c. miniature marshmellows


Beat cream, sugar %26amp; extracts until very stiff peaks. Fold in fruit %26amp; marshmellows .... chill.......can be done the day ahead ..... ** FAMILY FAVORITE (especially with kids) **
Ranch Chicken Pasta Salad but it will have to be kept on ice til serving.





1 bag corkscrew pasta (i use the colored)


1 bottle buttermilk ranch dressing


1 small container sour cream


1 can white meat chicken (the larger can)


1 can sliced olives


1 to 2 stalks celery, diced (optional)


2 green onions, chopped/sliced


McCormick's Salad Supreme Seasoning (found in the spice aisle)





Boil pasta according to directions and drain. While pasta is warm gently stir in sour cream. Add all other ingredients and generously sprinkle with Salad Supreme (about 1/2 to 1 Tablespoon but again its about preference with that too). Stir gently to combine. And I sprinkle a bit more Salad Supreme on top for color. Chill until cold.





It makes quite a bit so although some of the ingredients are pricey it feeds a lot.
Buffalo chicken pasta salad


three cups of cubed chicken ( I even use canned and it is great)


1/2 cup ranch dressing ( can add some mayo if it seems dry)


three tablespoons franks red hot


cubed or shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese


1 lb of pasta





depending on the crowd I add in grape tomatoes, and other favorite veggies


Everywhere I bring this it goes fast and everyone wants the recipe
pasta salad is always good





Cook pasta (any kind you want-bow ties work good)





cool and add italian dressing





add pretty much anything you want:





cheese crumbles, small chunks of pepperoni, cucumber, olives





bring extra italian dressing to add in case it dries out a bit
smashed potatoes are always popular.





bake a bunch of potatoes in skins smash with potato masher add sour cream bacon chopped onions and cheese as well as butter mix together top with shredded cheese melt just before going to pot luck.
Beef Stew..Save all your veggie leftovers and one day have a great potluck stew with beef cubes and make broth
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