Potluck suggestions?

Hoektastic

We've been invited to a potluck this weekend at a neighbor's house.  We don't know most people in our neighborhood who will be there so I am having a hard time figuring out what to bring (since I don't really know my audience)

My first thought was to bring cream puffs.  I make them from scratch and fill half with chocolate mouse and half with whipped cream. But I feel a little weird not bringing a savory dinner item.

Any one have a tried and true potluck dish they would care to share with me?

freeburger16

I'd say go with the cream puffs, they sound amazing and it shows that you put time and effort into making something. 

amaretto*sour

Another vote for the cream puffs. Most people won't bring dessert. But I always think BBQ cocktail weinies are a win

Tigers

Cream Puffs!  They reflect something you like to do - BAKE! and they'll be a good conversation starter.  And JIC, here is another one that I think is unique and a crowd pleaser (although making the chips is time consuming).

Hoektastic

Tigers:

Cream Puffs!  They reflect something you like to do - BAKE! and they'll be a good conversation starter.  And JIC, here is another one that I think is unique and a crowd pleaser (although making the chips is time consuming).

Gah! Now I want to make those chips this afternoon just to eat on their own!

Kasa

The cream puffs sound good!

If it were me, I'd probably email the host and say something like, "I'm thinking about bringing a dessert item like cream puffs to the potluck.  Would that be okay, or would you prefer I bring something else if you're already expecting enough desserts?"

Chymes

In my (albeit limited) potluck experience, desserts and salads always outnumber the main dishes, so you don't tend to get full as a result. I'd definitely ask the host what she thinks.

Hoektastic

I made the cream puffs and glad that I did! They went over really well and I got a lot of compliments on them. 

There were 3 thick heavy soups - so good, but very filling. Artichoke dip, olive tapenade (Heaven!) 3 cheese garlic bread, etc. The cream puffs were a good fit!