This post shares 24 delicious yet easy to make Easter potluck ideas for work.
Your workplace is having an Easter potluck – YAY free food! But wait, does this mean you actually have to cook and bring something? Gulp.
^ Is that the exact thought process that is running through your head right now?
Don’t worry, you can whip up something impressive and yummy for your co-workers without spending hours in the kitchen – I promise. These 24 Easter Potluck Ideas are PERFECT for an Easter Potluck at work. They’re easy to make, yummy, suitable for Easter, and travel well, so your daily commute to the office stays mess free.
Most of these recipes are my personal tried and true favorites that have been staples at potlucks I’ve attended. I love to keep things easy and breezy in the kitchen, nothing too fussy or demanding. I’m a big fan of the 80/20 rule, and working smart not hard 😉. Pick any one of these recipes, and your boss might even mention your incredible Easter potluck contribution at your next performance review! (for legal reasons, I’m kidding).
Easter Potluck Ideas for Work:
Appetizers
- Fancy Baked Brie
- Easter Veggie Tray + Dips
- Colorful Easter Deviled Eggs
- Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus
- Caprese Skewers
- Pesto Crostini
Mains
- Glazed Ham
- Mini Sliders
- Meatball Skewers
- Buffalo Chicken Wings or Buffalo Cauliflower
- Herb Roasted Chicken Thighs
- Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwiches
- Chicken Skewers
- Stuffed Bell Peppers
Sides
Desserts
Easter Appetizers:
1. Fancy Baked Brie
“Fancy” or elevated baked brie is an impressive and popular appetizer that is surprisingly easy to throw together. Just get a whole brie, add toppings of your choice like honey, walnuts, pistachio, fig or raspberry jam, and throw in the oven for a while to get that ooey, gooey texture. If it goes cold while you transport it to work, just throw it in the microwave on high for a minute or so to “revive it”. Serve with crackers, pita or baguette and your dish just might be the biggest hit at the work potluck!
These are some of my favorite super easy baked brie recipes:
- Baked Brie with Fig Jam and Pistachios
- Baked Brie with Pears, Pistachios and Honey
- Walnut Raspberry Baked Brie
2. Easter Veggie Tray + Dips
Veg and dip may be a somewhat “basic” appetizer, but you can customize it and dress things up for Easter. Add fresh springtime vibes with colorful fruits and veggies, and delicious dips packed with nutrients and flavor.
Just look at how stunning the Easter inspired veggie board below is. Take advantage of the bountiful vegetables in season during spring and add plenty of fresh herbs, produce, and even decorative edible flowers for a beautiful work of art.
3. Colorful Easter Deviled Eggs
You didn’t think you’d get through an Easter Potluck Ideas article without seeing Deviled Eggs, did you? Deviled eggs are beloved, popular staple at potlucks – and for good reason! They are bite-sized and perfectly portioned, deliciously creamy, yet filling and packed with protein.
Deviled eggs can also be easily customized with various toppings and dyes for additional style AND flavor.
Some awesome Easter themed deviled egg recipes:
- Beet Dyed Deviled Eggs
- Muffuletta Deviled Eggs (eg: deviled eggs with lots of toppings)
- Pickled Deviled Eggs
- Easter Purple Deviled Eggs
4. Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus or Melon
Prosciutto wrapped asparagus is an elegant and visually appealing dish that is surprisingly easy to make. It’s also absolutely delicious and guaranteed to be a hit, whether it’s at an intimate dinner party, or an office potluck. Serve with grated cheese, lemon wedges, or tar tar sauce on the side for additional flavor.
5. Caprese Skewers
Caprese salad is a classic, elegant Italian appetizer that is always a crowdpleaser. Make them into portable and easy to eat skewers for the perfect appetizer for an Easter potluck at work.
Basil, mozzarella and tomatoes are the core ingredients, and season with olive oil, salt, pepper and balsamic glaze. SO simple, yet so delicious. You can customize it with add ons like prosciutto, sun dried tomatoes, and olives to your liking.
6. Pesto Crostini
Bruschetta is one of my favorite appetizers for a dinner party at home – tomatoey, garlicky and juicy topping on crusty bread, what’s not to love? Just one thing – it can get messy and soggy real quick if you’re not eating it fresh, and need to let it sit for hours during transport to an Easter potluck at work.
Try PESTO crostini instead! This underrated appetizer can be just as delicious, and holds up better without all the tomato juice sogging up the bread. You can customize it to your liking with prosciutto or other meat, mozzarella, olives, sun dried tomatoes, smoked salmon or whatever else suits your tastes.
- Caprese Pesto Crostini (Vegetarian)
- Pesto Prosciutto Mozzarella Crostini
- Mushroom Melted Cheese Pesto Crostini (Vegetarian)
Easter Main Dishes:
7. Glazed Ham
Ham is an Easter and general holiday classic for a reason! A beautifully glazed ham is the perfect balance of sweet and savory, and it feeds a crowd without much effort. Check out any of these following recipes for a foolproof, perfect glazed ham:
8. Mini Sliders
Sliders are the ultimate potluck main—they’re easy to grab, fun to eat, and easily customizable. You can go classic with cheeseburger sliders or opt for a Souther pulled pork. Trust me, these will disappear the minute your workplace says: “let’s eat!”
9. Meatball skewers
Meatballs are the perfect base for any delicious seasoning. Whether you go with classic Italian-style, sweet and sour, or teriyaki-glazed, meatball skewers are a foolproof way to bring a protein-packed dish that doesn’t require utensils. You can add pineapple, zucchini or other veg for extra color and flavor.
10. Buffalo Chicken Wings or Buffalo Cauliflower
Buffalo wings aren’t just perfect game time or sports bar grub, they’re PERFECT for potlucks. Spicy, tangy, and perfectly pre-portioned, serve them with ranch or blue cheese dressing for extra flavor.
If you need a vegetarian option, buffalo cauliflower is a delicious and underrated alternative. Even meat lovers would dig this dish!
11. Herb Roasted Chicken Thighs
Juicy, flavorful, and easy to prepare in bulk, chicken thighs are the perfect base for a delicious flavor combo of your choice. They’re simple, transport well, maintain their moisture and taste just as good at room temperature — perfect for a work potluck. These are some of my FAVORITE tried and true chicken recipes:
12. Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwiches
Chicken salad sandwiches are an elegant classic lunchtime staple. Mix shredded rotisserie chicken with mayo, Dijon mustard, celery, grapes, and a handful of chopped nuts for crunch. Serve them on delicious flakey croissants for some extra oomph.
- Party Perfect Mini Croissant Chicken Sandwich
- Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwich
- Greek Style Chicken Skewers
13. Chicken Skewers
Chicken skewers are a perfect potluck main. Marinate bite-sized chicken pieces in your favorite marinade, then grill or bake until golden and juicy. You can also add veggies like bell peppers, zucchini, or onions to make them healthier and more vibrant.
14. Stuffed Bell Peppers
Stuffed peppers are a fantastic option if you want something pre-portioned, aesthetically pleasing, and packed with flavor. You can stuff them with a classic mix of ground beef, rice, and tomato sauce, or keep it vegetarian with quinoa, black beans, corn, and cheese.
Easter Sides:
15. Potato Salad
No Easter potluck is complete without a classic potato salad! Creamy, comforting, and crowd-pleasing, it’s the perfect make-ahead side. Go for a traditional mayo-based version or keep it light and tangy with an easy, vinegar-based recipe — either way, you can’t go wrong.
16. Coleslaw
Somebody’s gotta bring the coleslaw right? This potluck staple has earned its rightful place in the canon for good reason – it’s delicious, crunchy, and the perfect complement to any mains. You can make it the traditional, creamy way with mayonnaise, or make a lighter, just as delicious version with no mayo:
17. Big Green Spring Salad
What could be better for an Easter potluck than a big, beautiful, bright SPRING salad? These are super easy to make, easily customizable to your liking, and best of all, look fabulous on a potluck table. Any of the following recipes should give you a winner:
18. Dense Bean Salad
Dense Bean Salads have been going viral on social media recently (created by the ever talented Violet Witchel) and for good reason! They’re not just perfect as a meal-prepped, weekday lunch solution, they can also be a flavorful, filling and healthy side for your potluck party. One key thing about these salads is they just get more flavorful and delicious over days of storage, so you can make it well ahead of your Easter work potluck!
- Easter Spring Asparagus White Bean Salad
- Mediterranean Dense Bean Salad
- Chimichurri Steak Dense Bean Salad
19. Broccoli Salad
Broccoli Salad is a great crunchy and healthy addition to an Easter feast. You can dress it up with bacon bits and creamy ranch for more flavor, or keep it extra healthy with nuts and a light vinaigrette dressing.
- Crunchy Broccoli Salad with Honey Dijon Vinaigrette
- Classic Creamy Bacon Broccoli Salad
- Broccoli Salad with Garlic and Sesame
20. Pasta Salad
I still remember when I first discovered how delicious pasta salad could be when I was a kid. My mom never made these (Chinese cooking was more her thing). I stuffed myself silly with this delicious, savory, lemony, tangy starch concoction. I couldn’t believe it was served COLD, yet SO delicious.
As an adult, they’re truly a go-to recipe for any potluck or dinner party because of how easily they can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge. They also come in so many delicious varieties, from pesto pasta salad to my classic favorite olive and zesty dressing pasta salad.
- Pesto Pasta Salad with Tomatoes, Arugula and Mozzarella
- Easy Zesty Pasta Salad with Olives and Italian Dressing
- Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad
Easter Desserts:
21. Carrot Cupcakes
Carrot cupcakes are perfectly on theme for Easter (hello there Easter bunny!). They’re also just delicious – the carrot’s moisture helps the cake turn out moist usually and the cream cheese frosting just balances everything out perfectly.
To ensure that they don’t get messed up in transit, keep the frosting layer thin and low, and pack them tightly in a tupperware with a lid. This recipe from Joy the Baker (the best baker on the internet in my humble opinion – any recipe I’ve made of hers has been a hit 100% of the time) is a great one:
22. Banana Bread
Banana bread is always a crowdpleaser. Gooey, moist and bursting with flavor, it is perfect for work because your coworkers can save it to enjoy later in the afternoon with their cup of coffee. As far as baking goes, this is also one of the easier, low-fuss recipes. You can customize with pumpkin, chocolate chip, or whatever else suits your fancy as well!
These following recipes are personal favorites of mine:
23. Classic Lemon Bars
Lemon bars can be a bright, tangy and refreshing end to a decadent Easter meal. They’re also relatively easy to make (as far as baking goes) and transport to work. Make any of these delicious lemon bar recipes in under an hour:
24. Fruit Skewers
Fruit Skewers are a healthy, refreshing and thoughtful dessert that caters to the co-workers who are more health conscious and watching their diet. They can also be visually stunning – arrange the fruit in a color gradient for a pretty rainbow skewer like in the picture below!
Which one of these fabulous recipes are you making for your Easter potluck at work? Let us know and share a picture in the comments 🫶. HAPPY EASTER FRIENDS!
