65 Gluten Free Potluck Recipes and Ideas
Whether you or someone you know has celiac disease or just prefers to avoid gluten, there are plenty of easy and delicious gluten-free potluck recipes that are sure to be a hit with the party.
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From mouthwatering main courses to simple side dishes, you’re covered with this huge variety of gluten-free potluck ideas.
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Gluten Free Potluck Ideas
It’s not always easy going to potlucks and events with your community and friends and being gluten free.
When someone in your family has celiac disease, there is always a worry.
Will there be enough food for them?
Will there be cross-contamination from serving spoons, people dipping directly into dips, or the accidental drop of food into another container?
Aside from the recipes that I’ll list below, there are a ton of gluten free recipes for a potluck that you can make (or buy).
It doesn’t have to be 100% homemade either.
Gluten Free Storebought Potluck Ideas
There are plenty of storebought items that are gluten free and perfect for bringing to a potluck.
- Gluten free crackers.
- Meat and cheese platters (always speak to the deli to ensure that the platters are free of gluten).
- Hummus (like this Balsamic Beet Hummus or this Dill Pickle Hummus)
- Veggie trays (carrots, broccoli, bell peppers, peas, celery, and cauliflower are always a hit)
- Pickle platters
- Fruit trays
- Dips (hot or cold) like spinach dip, artichoke dip, or an olive tapenade.
- Chips and salsa (make sure the chip bag says gluten free)
- Gluten free cookies
- Gluten free brownies
- Chocolate covered strawberries
There are also plenty of gluten free pre-made salads and deli items available at most grocery stores, such as quinoa salad or a pasta salad made with gluten-free pasta.
When in doubt, check the label for gluten free certification to ensure that the item is safe for those with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease.
Drinks and Beverage Ideas for Gluten-Free Potluck
Don’t forget the drinks (and while we’re at it, plates and cutlery)! It’s a good idea to have a variety. Even if you don’t drink soda, grab a case or two for your guests.
Keep it simple with potluck beverages with the following:
- Bottled water
- Juice boxes
- Sparkling water
- Soda
- Coffee
- Tea
7 Tips for Potlucks When Gluten Free
You can’t control what others bring to the gathering, whether it’s a church potluck or a birthday party.
What you can control is what you bring and setting up a few safety measures, especially if you’re celiac.
- Communicate! Chances are the potluck you’re going to is hosted by someone you know and that someone cares about you. Ask if you can cover the dishes in between uses and set up whatever precautions you can. If you don’t know what’s in a recipe, ask the creator before everyone goes up to eat.
- When in doubt, don’t eat it. You won’t be able to go through a list of ingredients at a buffet line, so if there’s soy sauce and the person who made it doesn’t know if it was a gluten-free soy sauce – skip it. There are many foods and ingredients that you’d be surprised have gluten.
- Dish up first. If you’re the first to get food, the chances of cross-contamination diminish.
- Bring your own gluten-free food, even if it’s more than the one dish required. Make sure you bring something that will fill you (a protein and maybe a veggie tray from the store).
- Stash a backpack with some extra snacks, just in case (this is what we’ve had to do for our daughter at weddings, family potlucks, and parties and we’ve used it 100% of the time).
- Use dedicated serving spoons and ask people not to use it in any other dish.
- Use a guard cover to prevent gluten-containing food from falling in. These serving warmers are perfect for that.
Gluten Free Potluck Recipes
Organizing a potluck can be a fun way to get together with friends and family, but finding gluten free potluck recipes that everyone can enjoy can be a bit challenging.
If you or someone in your group has celiac disease, is gluten intolerant, or you simply want to try something new, coming up with delicious and easy gluten free dishes for a potluck doesn’t have to be hard.
Whether you’re looking for side dishes, appetizers, or main courses, there are plenty of easy, delicious recipes that are perfect for a potluck here on this list.
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Gluten Free Potluck Mains
From pulled chicken to meatballs, there are plenty of easy gluten-free mains for a potluck dinner.
I put together a list of a variety of protein options, including tofu for our vegan friends.
Healthy Turkey Chili
You're going to love this healthy turkey chili! A high protein chili recipe that's low in fat and rich in fiber and will keep you full for hours. It's the perfect meal prep recipe for fall and winter.
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Honey Ginger Pork Bites | Busy Day Dinners
Try our delicious and easy Honey Ginger Pork Bites recipe. These sweet and spicy pork bites make the perfect appetizer or main dish with a tasty ginger glaze.
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Crockpot Buffalo Turkey Meatballs (Gluten Free, Whole30)
These Crockpot Buffalo Turkey Meatballs are a delicious and healthy twist on the classic buffalo chicken and are a tasty appetizer for football Sundays or any big game.
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Gluten Free Enchilada Casserole – Allergy Free Alaska
If you like gluten-free enchiladas, then you’re going to love this gluten-free enchilada casserole! It’s filling and satisfying, and everyone loves it!
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Buffalo Shrimp
This spicy buffalo shrimp is the perfect appetizer or side dish! The shrimp is tender and the sauce is tangy and spicy.
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Gluten Free Lasagna
This homemade gluten free lasagna is cheesy, creamy, savory, and hearty! Great for family dinners, holidays, meal prep, and leftovers.
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Oven Baked Chicken Wings
These Oven Baked Chicken Wings are the BEST wing recipe ever! Juicy chicken wings are oven baked in a flavorful honey garlic sauce.
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London Broil In the Crock-Pot
London Broil in the Crockpot takes only 11 ingredients & 15 minutes of active prep. This cozy, comforting slow cooker classic is a cold-weather favorite!
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Healthy Easy Taco Casserole | 20-Minute Taco Casserole Recipe
Looking for a healthy taco casserole recipe? This 7-ingredient easy taco casserole is made in one skillet, perfect for busy weeknights!
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Sticky BBQ Smoked Chicken Thighs
Enjoy these juicy smoked chicken thighs with crispy skin wrapped in savory BBQ sauce that both kids and adults won’t be able to resist.
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Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken | Busy Day Dinners
Skip the grill and use your CrockPot with this Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled chicken recipe. Simple ingredients make dinner perfect for busy weeknights.
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Mexican Breakfast Casserole
This Mexican Breakfast Casserole is perfect if you are looking for a delicious Mexican breakfast idea that’s exploding with flavor!
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Porcupine Meatballs
Porcupine Meatballs are made with ground beef, onions, and rice. It’s a delicious way to add a fun twist to the traditional meatball dinner.
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Easy, Spicy Korean Gochujang Tofu (Vegan, 30 Minute Recipe)
Gochujang tofu has crisp, golden tofu with a Korean-inspired sweet, spicy sauce. Ready in 30 minutes, it’s a great source of vegan protein.
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Crockpot Cranberry BBQ Pulled Pork
Crockpot Cranberry BBQ Pulled Pork is luscious, fork-tender, and mouthwatering. It’s easy and festive for the holidays. Leftovers are fantastic.
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4-Ingredient Crock Pot Buffalo Meatballs
These 4-Ingredient Crock Pot Buffalo Meatballs are incredibly easy, tender, and succulent. They’re the perfect meatball appetizers!
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Easy Vegan Chili Mac (slow cooker or stovetop) – Easy Chickpeasy
This vegan chili mac is the perfect combination of two comfort food favorites. Plus it’s so easy to throw together, it’s perfect for game day.
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Cowboy Casserole
Cowboy Casserole is a tater tot casserole with a kick of extra flavor from Rotel tomatoes, chilies and southwestern spices. This easy one pan meal idea is a sure fire hit with kids and adults alike!
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Gluten Free Potluck Sides
I love a good gluten-free side dish that’s super easy. I put together a variety of classics (like baked beans) to bring to your next potluck.
Homemade Gluten-Free Garlic Bread Recipe – A Dash of Megnut
You’ll love this easy to make gluten-free garlic bread recipe. It’s the perfect side dish for your next gluten-free pasta night.
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Gluten-Free Scalloped Potatoes
These easy gluten-free scalloped potatoes are filled with tender potatoes in a creamy, cheesy sauce. Perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas!
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Three Bean Salad
This three bean salad is a blend of kidney beans, green beans and garbanzo beans, all tossed in a sweet and savory dressing.
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Gluten-free Cornbread (sweet, fluffy, perfect texture!) – Texanerin Baking
This gluten-free cornbread is sweet, soft, and can also be made as muffins! With a dairy-free and vegan option. Includes a how-to recipe video.
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Easy Slow Cooker Roasted Potatoes
These slow-cooker roasted potatoes make for an easy Crockpot recipe! The perfect potato side dish is within reach!
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2 Ingredient Roasted Pesto Potatoes
These 2 ingredient pesto potatoes are a simple and delicious one pan side dish. They're healthy, delicious and easy!
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Crock Pot Baked Beans
Great for comfort food for BBQ’s, these crock pot baked beans are flavored with a savory combination of bacon, onion, mustard, coke, brown sugar, and vinegar.
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Marinated Heirloom Tomatoes
These marinated heirloom tomatoes capture summer’s most prized flavor. Summer tomatoes sit in a bright, bold marinade of olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh garlic, and oregano.
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Gluten-Free Greek Pasta Salad (Vegan, Allergy-Free)
This easy Gluten-Free Greek Pasta Salad is vegan, dairy-free, allergy-free, loaded with fresh crunchy veggies, & a healthy homemade greek vinaigrette!
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Cheesy White Bean Tomato Bake
Served as an appetizer, side dish or main entree, this cheesy white bean tomato bake is out of this world delicious!
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Mediterranean Chickpea Pasta Salad
Fresh and healthy for summer cookouts and BBQ’s, this mayo-free Mediterranean chickpea pasta salad is made with crisp vegetables and a light oregano vinaigrette. Perfect as a main dish or side, this is one vegetarian pasta salad that travels well!
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Instant Pot Coconut Rice
Instant Pot Coconut Rice is a flavorful side dish that is simple to make and so delicious. If you like coconut, you are going to love this easy recipe!
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Gluten Free Potluck Salads
From gluten-free pasta salads to greens. Salads are always an easy potluck dish.
Tip: if serving a salad with lettuce, serve the dressing on the side so it doesn’t get soggy.
Fiesta Salad – Big Delicious Life
healthy, make ahead side dish, this Fiesta Salad is perfect for your next BBQ, picnic, pot luck or meal prep.
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Roasted Sweet Potato Salad
This Roasted Sweet Potato Salad not only is Whole30 compliant but adds a healthy twist to the traditional bbq side dish.
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Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
This Greek inspired Mediterranean Quinoa Salad recipe is perfect for picnics, bbqs, or as a healthy meal prep recipe for lunches and dinners.
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Healthy Broccoli Salad
This is the best healthy broccoli salad recipe. It’s made with grapes and red onion and the most delicious creamy dressing. This healthy salad is also dairy free, paleo and Whole30 compliant.
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Crunchy Broccoli Cauliflower Salad – fANNEtastic food
This broccoli cauliflower salad is crunchy, super nutritious, and packed with flavor! Plus, you can easily prep it ahead of time.
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Winter Slaw with Kale, Cranberry and Apple
Winter Slaw, aka Christmas Coleslaw, is a delicious no-cook side dish featuring kale, cabbage, cranberries & apple! Perfect side or salad.
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Bocconcini Salad
Bocconcini salad is a twist on Caprese salad made with cherry tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella. Drizzled with balsamic glaze and olive oil.
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Mediterranean cucumber salad
This Mediterranean cucumber salad is filled with cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, kalamata olives, feta, fresh mint, basil and a vinaigrette.
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Dill Pickle Coleslaw
If you need a tasty side dish for your bbq, this dill pickle coleslaw is it! Perfect for pickle lovers everything, this zesty slaw is delicious on top of burgers, pulled pork, or on its
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Kale Slaw with Apples
This kale slaw with apples is such a delicious salad with tons of crunch and flavour. Make it in just minutes with crispy apples, slivered almonds, kale, and a tangy homemade dressing.
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Easy Quinoa Edamame Salad with Asian Dressing
Quinoa lovers rejoice! This easy edamame salad with a sweet and sour Asian dressing is sure to tantalize your tastebuds.
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Crunchy Lemon Tahini Slaw Recipe with Apple – Vegan! – Fit Mama Real Food
Fresh, crunchy and flavorful, this lemon tahini slaw recipe is the perfect match to go along with barbecue, tacos, or even fried falafel.
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Gluten Free Potluck Appetizers and Dips
Another favorite dish to bring to potluck parties are snacky type foods.
Appies and dips!
If you need more ideas you can try these high-protein appetizers.
Dill Pickle Hummus
This recipe for Dill Pickle Hummus is a must for your next party or potluck. It's delicious and made with ingredients you probably already have.
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Balsamic Beet Hummus Recipe
This healthy balsamic beet hummus recipe is a vegan holiday appetizer perfect for party snacks or for dipping crackers while watching TV.
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Roasted Jalapeno Ranch Dressing
Made with fresh herbs and roasted jalapeños, this easy ranch dressing is perfect on salads or as a dipping sauce.
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Elote Dip – Cinnamon & Sage Co.
Bring authentic Mexican flavor to your table with this delicious Elote Dip, also known as Mexican Street Corn dip!
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Tomatillo-Chipotle Salsa
A rustic homemade Tomatillo-Chipotle Salsa that is bursting with flavor. Smoky, spicy, tangy, and simply delicious!
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Stuffed Dates
These stuffed dates are an easy and delicious appetizer for New Year’s Eve, Christmas, dinner parties, or any other special occasion.
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7 Layer Dip
7 layer dip is the perfect party appetizer. We love making this homemade dip for potlucks and parties. Serve it with tortilla chips for the perfect appie!
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Gluten Free Taquitos – Lesswithlaur
These gluten free taquitos are a delicious, easy-to-make gluten-free appetizer or main dish! They’re crispy and packed with flavor!
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Buffalo Chicken Poppers
Made with tangy buffalo chicken that’s stuffed in jalapenos and wrapped in crispy bacon, these Buffalo Chicken Poppers are the ultimate party and game day dish.
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The Easiest Gluten Free Buffalo Chicken Dip – Bless This Meal
Gluten free buffalo chicken dip only requires 4 ingredients. It’s creamy, cheesy, and infused with buffalo wing flavors. Make this mouthwatering dish in no time.
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Rice Paper Egg Rolls
These crispy rice paper egg rolls are filled with a savory vegetable and tofu filling that will leave you craving more! You can either pan-fry, bake, or air-fry them.
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Roasted Chili Corn Salsa (Best Chipotle Copycat)
This copycat roasted chili corn salsa is made with 6 simple ingredients in just 5 minutes! It follows Chipotle’s original corn salsa recipe.
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Stuffed Mini Peppers
These stuffed mini peppers are quick and easy to make! Great for a cheesy and flavorful appetizer or snack.
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French Onion Cottage Cheese Dip (gluten free, high protein) – Avocado Skillet
This French Onion Cottage Cheese Dip (gluten free, high protein) is the best healthy dip recipe. It is perfect for your next gathering!
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High Protein Green Goddess Cottage Cheese Yogurt Dip – Avocado Skillet
This High Protein Green Goddess Cottage Cheese Yogurt Dip is a delicious dip recipe. It is healthy and full of herby flavor.
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Gluten Free Potluck Desserts
Here are some easy to make desserts for your next potluck.
Gluten Free Cherry Cobbler (with a Chocolate Oatmeal Topping)
This gluten free chocolate cherry cobbler is a quick and easy treat to make during cherry season.
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Gluten Free Blueberry Crisp Recipe
This is a delicious and healthy gluten free blueberry crisp recipe that would go well with ice cream, frozen yogurt, or just by itself.
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Oat Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies | Get Inspired Everyday!
Just as good as the classic Tollhouse, these Oat Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies are gluten free with crispy edges and gooey soft centers.
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The Best Gluten Free Lemon Bars | Chez Abdoo
The Best Gluten Free Lemon Bars | Chez Abdoo Perfectly lemon-y and easy to make, these gluten free lemon bars say “spring time”
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Perfect Gluten Free Blondies Made with Almond Flour
This recipe for gluten free blondies is delicious–tastes so good you’d never know they’re gluten-free + tips for keto or dairy-free blondies
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2-Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge (No Bake) | Savor The Spoonful
This no bake 2-ingredient peanut butter fudge is quick and easy to make in the microwave. You only need peanut butter and frosting, that’s it!
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Edible No Bake Cookie Dough Bites | Savor The Spoonful
These edible no-bake cookie dough bites are ready to eat in 5 minutes, and only have 6 ingredients! Gluten-free, dairy-free, and delicious!
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Irresistible Date Brownies (Whole30, Paleo & Gluten-Free)
Indulge in these rich, chocolatey date brownies that are also Paleo and Whole30-approved! This easy treat will satisfy your chocolate cravings!
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