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
Cooking For A Crowd
Do you need to cook for a crowd? All the recipes on CDKitchen let you change the number of servings from 1 to 1000 (and higher!) but sometimes you need a recipe that gives you extra help when cooking for a crowd. These recipes are tailored to large groups and often give hints and tips for working with large quantities of food. So try these recipes the next time you need some large crowd recipes for a family reunion, church picnic or school event.
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Macaroni & Cheese For 100
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 variations to try.
Method: 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
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
Crowd Size Classic Creamy Coleslaw
Coleslaw is always a crowd pleaser and this group-size recipe makes it easy to please the hungry masses.
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...
Method: 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
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
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
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
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
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
Tuna Casserole For A Crowd
Made with almonds, tuna, cheese, green bell pepper, celery, onion, butter, milk, cream of mushroom soup, egg noodles
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Chicken and Rice Casserole for 50
Made with margarine, onion, celery, mushrooms, all-purpose flour, milk, chicken stock, white pepper, almonds, pimiento
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Chicken a la King for 50
Want to bring a touch of nostalgia to your dinner table? This chicken a la king is hearty comfort food that's perfect for sharing.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Chicken And Biscuit Pot Pies for 100
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
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
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
Pasta Salad for 100
If you're looking to feed a large crowd, this pasta salad is the perfect dish. It can be easily customized to your liking.
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Italian-Style Pasta Salad for 100
Rotini with chopped up veggies like broccoli, zucchini, and red pepper tossed in Italian dressing with cheese.
Method: stovetop
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
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
Barbecued Beef Sandwiches For A Crowd
This big-batch recipe for barbecue beef sandwiches is delicious and can serve up to 50 people (you can scale it down for smaller groups too, of course!)
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
Buffet Taco Salad
The best thing about the buffet taco salad is that everyone can customize it to their liking. Load it up with beans and cheese or a double dose of guacamole. Make it how you like it!
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
The name, vodka, comes from the Russian phrase zhiznennaia voda, or "water of life". It can be made from everything from potatoes to beets. It's considered to be fairly flavorless which makes it a great liquor for mixed drinks.
This iconic whiskey is a "Jack of all trades" when it comes to cooking. Toss it in some pasta, as a savory dipping sauce, and even bake it into something sweet.
Pizza night is always a favorite, especially when you have great tasting pizza from some of the most popular restaurants.