Easy Easter Potluck Recipes

by Michele Cheplic | More from this Blogger

06 Apr 2009 08:52 AM

Who brings filet mignon to a potluck? To me potluck contributions must be two things: easy and affordable. These factors are critical, especially when you are making a dish that will help feed 20 plus people.

If you are planning to attend an Easter party this year consider making the following potluck classics. They are a snap to prepare, travel well and are relatively inexpensive:

BAKED CHICKEN SALAD

Ingredients:

6 skinless boneless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded

2 cups chopped celery

2 cups mayonnaise

3/4 can condensed cream of chicken soup

1 (4-ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1/4 cup dry white wine

1 teaspoon garlic salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

2 cups crushed potato chips

1/2 cup slivered almonds

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a large bowl, combine chicken, celery, mayonnaise, wine, soup, pimentos, lemon juice, garlic salt and pepper. Mix well and spread mixture into a greased 9 by 13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese, potato chips and almonds.

Bake covered for 25 to 30 minutes remove, and then bake uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes.

Serves 10.

EASY CHEESY POTATO CASSEROLE

Ingredients:

1 (30-ounce) country style frozen hash browns, slightly thawed

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1 teaspoon salt

1 (16-ounce) container sour cream

1 can cream of chicken soup

1 1/2 cups milk

1/4 cup onion, finely diced

5 cups sharp shredded cheddar cheese

2 cups crushed potato chips

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Grease a 9 by 13-inch pan.

In a large bowl, mix together milk, soup, onion, salt and pepper and sour cream. Mix in potatoes and 2 cups cheese. Spread mixture in pan. Sprinkle with remaining 3 cups cheese and top with chips.

Bake covered for 45 to 50 minutes. Uncover and bake another 15 to 20 minutes.

Serves 6-8.

ITALIAN PIZZA DIP

Ingredients:

1 package cream cheese (8 ounces), softened

1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

1 1/2 cups pizza sauce

1/4 cup finely diced green pepper

1/4 cup finely chopped onion

1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded

1 can (6 ounces) sliced black olives

2 ounces sliced pepperoni, diced

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Press cream cheese in bottom of 9-inch glass pie plate. Sprinkle with garlic salt. Spread pizza sauce over cream cheese and layer remaining ingredients in the order listed.

Bake for 25 minutes.

Serve hot with bread sticks or your favorite crackers.

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Michele Cheplic was born and raised in Hilo, Hawaii, but now lives in Wisconsin. Michele graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Journalism.

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