Crowd Recipes - Cooking For Large Group - CDKitchen (2024)
This mac and cheese recipe is great for large groups and is made doubly cheesy and creamy with both velveeta and cheddar cheese.
Method: stovetop, oven Time: 1-2 hours
Macaroni and Cheese for a Crowd
If you need to serve a big group this recipe is ideal! This is an easy and basic macaroni and cheese recipe that is sure to please everyone.
Method: stovetop, oven Time: 1-2 hours
Meatloaf for 50 (or more)
Wondering how to make meatloaf for a large group? This scalable meatloaf recipe not only tastes good but is simple to prepare. There are also different flavor variations to...
Method: oven Time: 1-2 hours
Easy Lasagna for a Crowd
Lasagna is always a hit, and this crowd-sized recipe takes the guess work out of feeding a large group of people.
Method: stovetop, oven Time: 1-2 hours
Spanish Rice For A Crowd
Cooking for a large group? This recipe for Spanish rice is always a hit and is super easy to scale up or down to the quantity you need.
Method: stovetop, oven Time: 1-2 hours
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Scalloped Potatoes For A Crowd
Bursting with flavor, this traditional scalloped potatoes dish is the ideal recipe to treat a crowd. It's easy to prepare, leaving you with plenty of time to relax and...
Coleslaw is always a crowd pleaser and this group-size recipe makes it easy to please the hungry masses.
Time: 1-2 hours
Baked Ziti For 20
Pasta bakes are perfect for feeding a crowd. This ziti dish made with both beef and sausage is delicious, quick-cooking, and super easy to prepare ahead of time for a stress-free...
Method: stovetop, oven Time: 1-2 hours
Mashed Potatoes For A Crowd
Great for large group meals during the holidays. The recipe makes small servings so feel free to increase the amount if you'd like more hearty portions.
Method: stovetop, oven Time: 2-5 hours
Sloppy Joes for 100
Need to serve a large group (or a gaggle of teenagers)? These sloppy joes are tasty AND easy to make and work well made in a large batch.
Method: stovetop Time: 2-5 hours
Jambalaya For 100
You're gonna have a lot of happy people if you serve this recipe. It has just the right combination of ingredients that makes a simple, but flavorful jambalaya. Adjust the Creole...
Method: stovetop Time: 2-5 hours
Au Gratin Potatoes for 50
Perfect for a large group, these potatoes are easy to make and loved by everyone.
Method: stovetop, oven Time: 30-60 minutes
Italian-Style Pasta Salad for 100
Rotini with chopped up veggies like broccoli, zucchini, and red pepper tossed in Italian dressing with cheese.
Whether you're going all-out and making the full chicken and biscuit pot pie recipe or scaling it down to feed a crowd of 10 or 20, you're going to have many happy...
Method: stovetop, oven Time: 1-2 hours
6 Foot Party Sandwich
"Hello? Yes, I'd like to order a six foot loaf of Italian, please." This might be the most fun you'll ever have making a sandwich.
Time: under 30 minutes
Rice Pilaf For 100
A seasoned rice dish that can be served with any kind of meat or vegetable. With rich infusions of mouth-watering stocks and aromatic hints of garlic, this dish is a favorite at any...
Method: stovetop, oven Time: 1-2 hours
Ham and Potato Casserole
This ham and potato casserole is a delicious, filling dish that is perfect for any occasion. This hearty casserole features tender potatoes, savory ham, and a creamy, cheesy...
Method: oven Time: 1-2 hours
Copycat Cracker Barrel Meatloaf (Crowd Size)
If you've got a big crowd to serve, here's just the meatloaf recipe. The Cracker Barrel secret is mixing in biscuit crumbs into the beef mixture for the...
Method: convection oven Time: 1-2 hours
Hamburger Stroganoff For A Crowd
You'll make a crowd happy with this creamy hamburger stroganoff. Ground beef and mushrooms are cooked in a creamy sauce and served over egg noodles.
Method: stovetop Time: 30-60 minutes
Baked Beans for 200
When you need to cook for hundreds of people there's no time to mess around, and these baked beans with brown sugar, bacon and onions certainly don't!
Method: convection oven, oven Time: 1-2 hours
Plain Spaghetti for 500
Need to feed a large group? This recipe fit for a crowd (and then some) delivers some tasty spaghetti and meat sauce to the masses.
Method: stovetop Time: 30-60 minutes
Peach Dessert for 100
When it comes to feeding a large group, you can't go wrong with a peach cobbler. This simplified version is easy to make and can feed a hundred people with ease.
Method: oven Time: 1-2 hours
Chili for a Crowd
Chili is a great dish to make for a crowd because it is hearty and filling. It can be easily customized to each person's liking, and it is relatively inexpensive to make.
Method: stovetop Time: 2-5 hours
Breakfast Burritos for a Crowd
These breakfast burritos, filled with scrambled eggs, turkey or ham, and fresh vegetables, are a great way to serve a large group.
Method: oven Time: under 30 minutes
Chicken Broccoli Fettuccine For A Crowd
A rich and creamy chicken fettuccine recipe for a crowd. You can substitute asparagus or green peas for the broccoli if desired.
Pasta is one of the cheapest and most filling pantry staples you can buy, and that's exactly why it's the perfect food to feed to a crowd! Plus, everyone loves a good pasta dish.
Finger foods, canapes, and grazing tables are great options that can feed a crowd and are easy to shape around any style. From gourmet cured meats and cheeses to catering classics like mini pies and pastries, there is bound to be something for any theme.
Serving budget-friendly cuisines like salads, sandwiches and pasta dishes can be a very cost-effective choice. Or, if you're looking for a more casual option, how about a barbeque? Burgers, hot dogs and other grill-oriented foods are sure to be crowd favorites, and they won't rack up a big bill.
Cheap catering food ideas include rice or pasta-based dishes, hot dogs, burritos, tacos, cookies, and muffins, which are loved by everyone and are often more affordable than sophisticated seafood or meat dishes.
Serving budget-friendly cuisines like salads, sandwiches and pasta dishes can be a very cost-effective choice. Or, if you're looking for a more casual option, how about a barbeque? Burgers, hot dogs and other grill-oriented foods are sure to be crowd favorites, and they won't rack up a big bill.
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