Light and Portable: Best Recipes for an Office Potluck

Emma Christensen
Emma Christensen
Emma is a former editor for The Kitchn and a graduate of the Cambridge School for Culinary Arts. She is the author of True Brews and Brew Better Beer. Check out her website for more cooking stories
updated Jun 5, 2019
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We love a good potluck, but having one at the office can definitely pose some issues. Unless your office kitchen is fully equipped or you’re ok lugging in your slow-cooker, hot dishes are out. The fridge also fills quickly, so dishes that don’t have to be refrigerated are best. Here are a few ideas for office potluck dishes – what are yours?

No Refrigeration Required – When fridge space is at a premium

• Pretzel Bites with Mustard Dipping Sauce
• Walnut Bread – especially when shaped into dinner rolls
• Sticky Lemon Rolls with Cream Cheese Glaze
• Vegan Chocolate Ginger Orange Cupcakes
• Gooey Chewy Graham Cracker Bars

Easy to Transport – Light and compact recipes for those of us commuting by bus or train

• Vietnamese Spring Rolls
• Chewy Chocolate Cookie
• Stuffed Figs with Honey Balsamic Syrup
• Creamy Lime and Coconut Truffle Bites
• Homemade Cheese Crackers

The Works – For those who have a full kitchen, ample fridge space, or can bring in a slow-cooker

• Foil-Baked Feta
• Bacon-Wrapped Potato Bites with Spicy Sour Cream Dipping Sauce
• Slow Cooked Hoisin Pork Wraps
• Lighter Mac and Cheese Casserole
• Spinach Lasagna Roll-Ups

What are your favorite dishes to bring to an office potluck?

Related: Office Lunch Survival Kit: 6 Essentials to Keep at the office

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