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
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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Buffet Taco Salad
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
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
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
Oven Scrambled Eggs for a Crowd
Milk and butter keep these eggs creamy; oven-baking the recipe keeps your arm from falling off from scrambling all those eggs by hand.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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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
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
US Navy Italian Spaghetti
Get ready for a classic with this US Navy Italian Spaghetti. Packed with flavor from beef, onions, and spices, it's a delicious trip down memory lane with a whole lot of...
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Open House Punch
This smooth tasting punch is made with lemonade and orange juice with lemon-lime soda and a bottle of Southern Comfort. Yes, a bottle.
Time: under 30 minutes
Baked Beans for 20 (or more)
Baked beans are always a crowd pleaser and this classic style recipe is perfect for serving a large group.
Method: oven
Time: over 5 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
Chicago Style Italian Beef Sandwich
Italian beef sandwiches are as classic Chicago as deep dish pizza. Roast beef served on a French roll with some mozzarella brings home a taste of the windy city.
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Barbecue Pork With Petite Buns
Perfect little bites of tender pulled pork served on cocktail buns make the ultimate party food.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Cheese And Garlic Bread For A Crowd
Ooey gooey mozzarella melts on top of Italian bread spread with garlic, butter, and parsley. This recipe serves 50 soon-to-be very happy people.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Waldorf Salad For A Crowd
A bit crunchy, a bit creamy, a bit sweet - there's something a bit perfect about a proper Waldorf salad, isn't there?
Time: 30-60 minutes
Trash Bag Taco Salad
Taco night gets a wild twist with this trash bag taco salad. A culinary fiesta where all the ingredients get down in one bag.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Large Quantity Coleslaw
Coleslaw is a great picnic side dish to make into big batches, and here's how to do it. Prepared mix saves time when mixed with fresh veggies and scratch-made dressing.
Time: under 30 minutes
Macaroni Salad for 100
When you need to impress a crowd, this macaroni salad with ham and cheddar does the trick. Perfect for picnics or potlucks, this recipe has everyone covered.
Time: 2-5 hours
Five-Gallon Chicken Pot Pie
This savory pot pie stuffed with chicken, mushrooms, potatoes, and carrots will still be tasty scaled down a bit. But if you need to feed a crowd, you're in the right place.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Big Crowd Oven Fried Chicken
Impress a crowd with this recipe for crispy and delicious fried chicken that serves 50 (or more) people. Made with a simple crispy coating, this recipe is perfect for large...
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
White Pizza Dip
Made with Italian bread, mozzarella cheese, herb and garlic dry soup mix, sour cream, ricotta cheese, pepperoni
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Oven-Scrambled Eggs
Oven baked with an amazingly fluffy texture and creamy flavor. Easy to scale up or down for a crowd.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Polish Sausage & Peppers For 50
An great recipe for a large group. Sausage and peppers are slowly cooked in a roaster oven making it easy to prepare in advance with little mess.
Method: roaster oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Mexican Chicken and Green Chile Casseroles
Made with chicken, monterey jack cheese, sour cream, green chiles, cream of chicken soup, salsa, corn tortillas, cheese
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Macaroni Salad for a Crowd
Whether it's a backyard barbecue or a family reunion, this macaroni salad brings a dash of flair that's both delicious and practical. It's the perfect sidekick to any main...
Time: 2-5 hours
Quick Fruit Salad for 100
Need a crowd-pleasing dish that combines ease with charm? You found it - a vibrant fruit salad guaranteed to brighten any event.
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cocoa for a Crowd
Hosting a party? Cooking for a crowd? Serve up a mug of comfort with this easy recipe for hot cocoa that serves a large group.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Pork Chops With Apple Stuffing For A Crowd
Made with chicken broth, poultry seasoning, sage, pork loin chops, onions, celery, apples, bread crumbs, salt, black pepper
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Tiny Filled Dessert Pastries
Short on time but craving something delicious? These quick-to-make tiny filled dessert pastries wrap richness and flavor into every bite without overwhelming your kitchen...
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cream Puffs for a Group
Unlock the art of pastries with this easy recipe for cream puffs that promise smiles and compliments. They flirt with sophistication while delivering down-to-earth pleasure in...
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Italian Broccoli Pasta Salad For A Crowd
Made with red onion, green bell peppers, pasta, vegetable oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, broccoli, pepperoni, mozzarella cheese
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Swedish Meat Balls Party-Style
What's a party without the Swedish meatballs? These mini bites are subtly spiced with nutmeg and allspice to add a little intrigue to their flavor palate. The meatballs...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Boston Baked Beans for A Crowd
This crowd is in for a treat. Navy beans baked with salt pork, sliced onions, and a brown sugar and molasses mixture come out thick, sweet and savory. The ideal companion...
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Hot Potato Salad for 100
Made with cooked potatoes, bacon, all-purpose flour, vinegar, water, sugar, salt, black pepper, onion, pickles
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Chicken Tetrazzini for 50
Made with pimiento, parsley, spaghetti pasta, water, salt, vegetable oil, margarine, onion, green bell peppers, mushrooms
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cucumber Salad For A Crowd
Made with vinegar, sugar, salt, mayonnaise, sour cream, onions, cucumbers
Time: 1-2 hours
Scalloped Potatoes With Ham For A Crowd
Made with canned ham, milk, potatoes, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, onions
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Vegetable Beef Soup for 50
Made with water, tomato sauce, tomato juice, beef bouillon cubes, pearl barley, potatoes, carrots, cabbage, frozen green beans, onions
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Fruit Cocktail Chicken
Made with sweet and sour sauce, garlic, whole chicken breasts, chicken legs and thighs, fruit cocktail, soy sauce
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Coffee Break Cake for 50
Made with margarine, all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, cake flour, baking powder, nonfat dry milk, ground nutmeg, salt, raisins
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Relish Tray for 50
This large relish tray is perfect for serving 50 people. It includes a variety of pickled vegetables, olives, and peppers that will please everyone.
Time: under 30 minutes
Upside Down Tacos
Made with cheddar cheese, tomatoes, ground beef, onions, chili beans, enchilada sauce, salt, lettuce, Italian salad dressing, green onions
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Crowd-Sized Chicken Bake
Made with salt, butter, noodles, flour, black pepper, chicken gravy, chicken or turkey, pimento, bread crumbs
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Burgoo, Indiana Style
Made with potatoes, green beans, carrots, green cabbage, corn, hominy, tomatoes, chicken broth, mixed pickling spices, lemon
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Scalloped Carrots For 50
Carrots make a great side dish and this cheesy scalloped carrot recipe works great for a large group.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
All-In-One Casserole for 125
Made with salt and pepper, eggs, frozen hashbrowns, ham, onion, green bell pepper, water
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Bouya
Bouya is the kind of dish that turns a simple cooking session into a flavorful adventure - perfect for those who love a hearty and hearty meal.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Picnic Potato Salad For a Crowd
Made with sweet relish, potatoes, mayonnaise, prepared mustard, hot pepper sauce, onions, celery, hard boiled eggs, fresh parsley, dill pickle relish
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Seven Layer Salad For A Crowd
Made with bacon, cheddar cheese, sugar, lettuce, celery, carrots, frozen peas, green bell peppers, mayonnaise
Time: over 5 hours
Slow Cooker Game Day Chili For A Crowd
Made with cumin, garlic salt, chopped canned chipotle chile peppers in adobo sauce, boneless beef round steak or boneless pork shoulder, bell peppers, onions...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Chicken Church Casserole
Made with milk, cooked chicken, elbow macaroni, sliced mushrooms, diced pimientos, green bell peppers, onions, condensed cream of celery soup, condensed cream of mushroom soup...
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
German Potato Salad For A Crowd
Made with potatoes, bacon, eggs, onions, sugar, flour, vinegar, water, celery seed
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Chickenetti For A Crowd
Made with vermicelli, turkey or chicken, sliced mushrooms, cream of mushroom soup, sharp cheddar cheese, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, onion, broth, salt and pepper
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
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Beer makes batters better, meat more tender, and sauces more flavorful.
Pumpkins aren't just for pies or Halloween decorations. These large, orange gourds - while naturally sweet - also work well in savory dishes. They pair well with poultry and pork (and especially bacon) and their creamy-when-cooked texture blends easily into soups.