Need Christmas potluck ideas? But you don’t have time to cook from scratch? Whether hosting or attending, head to Costco for easy potluck dishes. From party appetizers to hearty main dishes, indulgent desserts, and everything in between, this list has it all. Here are the easiest Christmas potluck dishes that will save you time and make it look like you put in a lot of effort.
Christmas Potluck Dishes
Spiral Ham
A showstopping centerpiece for your Christmas potluck, Kirkland spiral ham is both flavorful and easy to serve. With its perfectly tender, juicy meat, it’s a dish that will have your guests coming back for seconds.
Shrimp Cocktail
The shrimp cocktail is a classic and elegant appetizer that never goes out of style. Costco has the lowest prices on shrimp cocktail platters, serving 24 people for just $39.99. You need to order ahead. Just bring it to the potluck—no preparation required—so easy! It’s a simple yet sophisticated choice that will elevate your Christmas potluck.
Jamon Serrano Leg
For an impressive and authentic touch, serve an entire Jamón Serrano leg at your potluck. For $99.99, you can buy the entire leg, complete with the stand, knife and cover. It will impress your guests- they will enjoy carving thin slices of ham. Pair it with rustic bread and olives for a sophisticated, flavorful treat to elevate your holiday spread.
Pull Apart Cheese Bread
This cheesy, pull-apart bread will surely be a hit at your potluck! Serve it with your chili for the ultimate combo, or let it shine as a delicious appetizer. It’s surprisingly easy to make with Costco’s kit. Simply pop it in the oven for 15 minutes for gooey, cheesy garlic sourdough perfection. It looks gorgeous on a holiday spread.
Swedish Meatballs
These bite-sized meatballs served in a creamy gravy, are a Swedish holiday classic that never fails to impress. They’re rich, savory, and flavorful, making them perfect for serving as an appetizer or a main dish. They are easy to prep. Just sauté them in a skillet, and top with creamy gravy. Be sure to have plenty of toothpicks for easy serving at the Christmas potluck!
Scalloped Potatoes
Creamy, cheesy, and oh-so-satisfying, scalloped potatoes are a holiday favorite. Thinly sliced potatoes baked in a rich, creamy sauce with melted cheese make this dish the perfect comfort food to pair with meats or serve on its own. Costco makes it easy to make scalloped potatoes. Transfer them to an oven-safe casserole, bake, and bring them to the potluck. You can pass them off as homemade!
Mini Crab Cakes
These crispy, golden mini crab cakes make a delicious and elegant appetizer at your Christmas potluck. For an extra burst of flavor, serve them with a tangy dipping sauce like aioli or cocktail sauce.
Feta and Caramelized Onion Puff Pastry Bites
Wrapped in flaky puff pastry, this feta and caramelized onion puff pastry bites are a perfect appetizer for your Christmas potluck. It’s an easy vegetarian appetizer dish to bring.
Mushroom and Filet Mignon Beef En Croute
Elevate your potluck by bringing Mushroom and Filet Mignon Beef En Croute. This dish features tender filet mignon wrapped in puff pastry, a deliciously indulgent party appetizer. It’s perfect for impressing everyone at the potluck.
Fruit, Meat and Cheese Platter
Costco’s Fruit, Meat, and Cheese party platter is another easy potluck dish for your Christmas party. At only $39.99, you can order a platter that serves 24 and it comes with an assortment of cheeses, salami, soppressata, and grapes.
Chili
Warm up Christmas party guests with a classic, hearty bowl of chili. Full of bold flavors, this Costco’s pre-made Chili is perfect for feeding a crowd. Heat it in a pan, bring it to a boil, and transfer it to a serving bowl, or bring it to the party in a crockpot. If you want to impress, create a chili station with toppings like scallions, jalapeños, sour cream, red onions, and shredded cheese. It also pairs perfectly with cornbread or tortilla chips.
Chicken Pot Pie
Nothing says comfort food like a warm, flaky chicken pot pie. It’s packed with tender chicken, vegetables, and a creamy sauce, all encased in a golden, buttery crust. Costco’s gigantic Chicken pot pie is perfect for potlucks, and at only $3.99 a pound, it’s a steal.
Spinach Cheese Ravioli
For a vegetarian-friendly option, bring some spinach cheese ravioli to your Christmas potluck. The creamy cheese filling combined with tender spinach creates a deliciously savory bite. Serve it with marinara sauce or a creamy Alfredo sauce for an easy, elegant dish that’s sure to be a hit at your potluck.
Shepherd’s Pie
A classic comfort dish, shepherd’s pie is the perfect Christmas potluck dish. It’s made with ground beef and vegetables, all topped with a creamy layer of mashed potatoes. Costco’s ready-to-heat Shepherd’s Pie is a hearty dish perfect for potlucks.
Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes
Bring a “homemade” meatloaf dish to the Christmas potluck! This guaranteed crowd-pleaser will fill everyone up and keep them coming back for seconds. Costco’s premade meatloaf is complete. It even comes with mashed potatoes. Transfer the meatloaf to a casserole and heat it in the oven. It will look like you made the meatloaf from scratch.
Mini Beef Franks
These bite-sized beef franks are the ultimate easy-to-serve appetizer for any potluck. Wrapped in puff pastry, they’re simple yet always a crowd favorite. Just heat and serve on a platter. At $21.99 for a box of 76-80 pieces, they’re affordable enough to bring to potluck parties.
Chicken Alfredo
Creamy comfort food, chicken Alfredo is perfect for your potluck. Tender chicken and rich, cheesy Alfredo sauce come together over pasta for a delicious dish. This Costco ready-to-heat Chicken Alfredo is easy to prepare. Transfer it to a casserole, bake it, and then bring it to the potluck. You can pass this as homemade!
Olive Tapenade
For a touch of Mediterranean flavor, bring along an olive tapenade dip to your Christmas potluck. Made with chopped olives, capers, pimientos, and spice, it’s a bold and savory spread that pairs perfectly with crackers, pita chips, or fresh veggies. This dish is a lighter option to balance the heavier foods at your potluck.
Carnitas Nachos
Bring the party to your Christmas potluck with a big tray of carnitas nachos! Crispy tortilla chips are topped with tender, slow-cooked carnitas, melted cheese, and all your favorite nacho fixings. Do know that this dish requires a little more cooking than other dishes on this list, but it’s well worth it!
First, heat the carnitas in the microwave or stove. Then, spread a layer of tortilla chips on a big casserole, pile on the carnitas, and a generous amount of shredded cheese. Pop it in the oven and let it bake until everything is melty! Once it’s out, top it off with some guacamole and fresh salsa.
Charcuterie Board
A beautifully arranged charcuterie board is a must-have for any festive potluck. Costco makes it easy with its large selection of antipasto meats and cheeses at affordable prices. Fill it with an assortment of cured meats, cheeses, crackers, nuts, fruits, and spreads.
Add this mozzarella-wrapped antipasto to your charcuterie board. Each pack contains two types: prosciutto with mozzarella and sweet soppressata with mozzarella.
Or you can add this sampler, which includes six different types of meats: peppered salami, calabrese, chorizo, genoa salami, Italian dry salami, and soppressata, to your charcuterie board.
This 5 pack of cheese makes adding variety to our charcuterie board easy.
Don’t forget to include a variety of crackers in your Christmas charcuterie board. This Carrs cracker set has three kinds: original, pepper, and sesame.
Add a few olives, and you’ll have a stunning, easy-to-share appetizer perfect for grazing throughout the event.
Busseto Charcuterie
If you have no time to assemble a charcuterie board from scratch, just buy this all-in-one kit and bring it to your potluck! For only $11.99, this Busseto charcuterie board comes with everything you need—prosciutto, salami, chorizo, salami nuggets, mixed olives, provolone cheese, cheddar cheese, gouda cheese, and even chocolate almonds. It’s so complete that it even comes with a serving platter!
Breaded Jalapeno Poppers
Add a little heat to your Christmas potluck with breaded jalapeño poppers. Stuffed with cream cheese and wrapped in crispy breading, these spicy snacks offer the perfect balance of heat and creaminess. Costco’s Partini Jalapeno Popperz makes it easy—just heat and serve for that delicious mix of heat and gooey cheese.
Mac and Cheese
No potluck is complete without the comfort of creamy mac and cheese. Costco’s ready-to-heat mac and cheese makes it easy to prepare without having to make it from scratch. Transfer the premade mac and cheese to a casserole and bake them, then bring them to the potluck.
Lobster Bisque Soup
For a touch of elegance and luxury, bring a rich and creamy lobster bisque to your potluck. This Kirkland Lobster Bisque soup, made with tender lobster meat and a flavorful blend of spices, will make your potluck feel extra special. Serve it in small bowls or cups for easy sharing, and watch it disappear as guests savor every spoonful.
Creamy Tomato Soup
Warm and comforting, creamy tomato soup is a classic that everyone will love. It is also a nice vegetarian option for your Holiday potluck. This crowd-pleaser is simple yet delicious and will surely be a hit at the Christmas party.
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Bring buffalo chicken dip to your Holiday potluck. It’s creamy and packed with tender chicken, Monterey Jack cheese, and bold buffalo flavor. Serve this dip on a platter with chips, crackers, or veggies. It’s guaranteed to be a hit at the potluck.
Cuisine Adventures Butter Chicken Naan Bites
These flavorful chicken naan bites are a fun and unique addition to your potluck spread. Tender butter chicken stuffed in a soft naan dough pocket. They’re easy to prepare—just pop them in the oven for 12 minutes or air fry them in only 8 minutes for that perfect crispy finish! They’re an affordable party appetizer at just $11.99 for a box of 36 pieces.
Pretzel Bites
Pretzel bites are a party snack everyone can enjoy at the potluck. Serve them on a platter with the dipping sauces that come with them: mustard or cheese dip. These pretzel bites are perfect party appetizers at your Holiday potluck.
Mozzarella Sticks
Crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside, mozzarella sticks are a favorite party snack that everyone will love. Simply air fry them and serve them on a platter with Rao’s marinara sauce. These cheesy bites are perfect for a holiday potluck.
Spinach Artichoke Dip
You can’t go wrong with bringing spinach artichoke dip to the potluck. Creamy, savory, and packed with flavor, this spinach artichoke dip is always a crowd-pleaser. Serve it warm with crackers, bread, or veggies for dipping. It’s sure to be a hit at your Christmas party.
Chips and Guacamole
Chips and guacamole are simple but always popular choices for Holiday potlucks. They’re a no-prep party appetizer that makes a great addition to the potluck spread.
Bratwursts and Sausages
Elevate your potluck spread with a hearty bratwurst and sausage charcuterie board. Buy a variety of sausages at Costco and serve them on a platter with mustard, pickles, and crusty bread for an easy, sophisticated party snack. This is the perfect addition to your holiday potluck.
Stuffed Bell Peppers
Colorful, hearty, stuffed bell peppers are a great Christmas potluck addition. Filled with a savory mixture of rice, ground meat, and spices, these peppers are a satisfying main or side dish. Lay them on an oven-safe dish, bake them, and bring them to the potluck. These work best for smaller potlucks because only six stuffed bell peppers are in a pack.
Mozzarella and Tomato Salad
Bring classic mozzarella and tomato salad to your Holiday potluck. It’s easy to prepare: Mix the marinated mozzarella balls with grape tomatoes. The red, green, and white colors will add a festive look to the Christmas buffet table.
Sandwich Platter
A sandwich platter is an easy dish to bring for your potluck. Costco’s pre-made sandwich platters include a variety of sandwiches, such as roasted chicken with herb aioli, roast beef with horseradish, and fresh tomatoes on artisan bread. The Artisan Bread Sandwich platter, priced at $49.99, can easily feed 18 to 20 people. Don’t forget to order ahead at Costco.
Kale Salad
For a salad dish, bring a vibrant kale salad to the potluck. Simply toss this bagged Kale Salad kit in a nice salad bowl and bring it to the party. It’s sure to be a hit.
Macarons
For an elegant and colorful dessert, bring French macarons to your Christmas potluck. These delicate, airy cookies with a creamy filling come in a variety of flavors, such as pistachio, raspberry, and chocolate.
Cookies
No holiday gathering is complete without a cookie platter! For only $22.99, you can order a platter at Costco. It comes with 60 cookies in four flavors: chocolate chip, white chocolate double nut, oatmeal raisin, and white chocolate cranberry. Just be mindful of nut allergies—it has macadamia and cashew nuts.
Maple Butter Pecan
Maple butter pecan cake is a decadent treat that perfectly complements the dessert spread and brings a festive, rich dessert to your Christmas potluck.
Pumpkin Pie
A holiday classic, pumpkin pie is the perfect dessert for your Christmas potluck. You can’t beat Costco’s price—$5.99 for a 12-inch pie! Serve with a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Apple Pie
Apple Pie is another Christmas pie that is perfect for the potluck. With its deliciously tender apples and cinnamon-spiced filling, all tucked inside a golden crust, this pie will bring a festive touch to your potluck dessert spread. Costco’s apple pie is delicious and affordable at $12.99 a pie.
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