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The Recipe for the Perfect Potluck

A potluck meal, where each guest brings a dish to share, takes a lot of pressure off the host. It also allows for a delicious variety of options for the meal. I love potlucks because we always end up with such a nice spread. Preparing one dish isn’t usually too much of a time commitment. But, if you have a busy holiday season planned, and making a dish for a potluck sounds like just another task that needs tackling, here are some time-saving recipe ideas.

Generally, the host of the potluck provides the main dish. So, we have selected a favorite side, salad and dessert. With these recipes, you’re guaranteed to impress, without being stuck in the kitchen all day.

Recipes in This Roundup

Cheesy Cheddar Cauliflower Rice
Grape Salad
Carrot Cake

Cheesy Cheddar Cauliflower Rice

Lehman's

For a side dish, try this Cheesy Cheddar Cauliflower Rice. (From Lehman’s Sapphire Cookbook Collection, page 80)

Ingredients

4 C. rice cauliflower, frozen ( 1 bag)
1 T. butter
1/2 tsp . seasoned salt
3 T. cream cheese
2 C. shredded Cheddar Cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Bacon and green onion to garnish

Instructions

Cook riced cauliflower in microwave, according to package directions.
In large pan, melt the butter and stir in riced cauliflower. Add seasonings.
Continue to cook on low, adding in the cream cheese and Cheddar Cheese. Stir until melted. Sprinkle with bacon and green onion.