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Cooking For A Crowd

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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recipe for scalloped carrots for 50

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

recipe for melon & grape salad for a crowd

Melon & Grape Salad For A Crowd

Made with orange juice, lime juice, lemon juice, sugar, watermelon, honeydew melons, cantaloupe melons, green grapes, red grapes


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for hawaiian baked beans for a crowd

Hawaiian Baked Beans For A Crowd

Made with vinegar, prepared mustard, great northern beans, onions, brown sugar, ham, ketchup, crushed pineapple

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for chickenetti for a crowd

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

recipe for all american barbecue sandwiches (for a gang)

All American Barbecue Sandwiches (for a gang)

Made with hamburger buns, black pepper, salt, ground beef, onion, ketchup, prepared mustard, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for taco salad casserole

Taco Salad Casserole

Made with chili sauce, sugar, salt, black pepper, chili powder, hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce, red beans, lettuce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chicken on mushroom rice for a crowd

Chicken On Mushroom Rice For A Crowd

Made with margarine, mushrooms, salt, rice, chicken quarters, cream of chicken soup, skim milk, onions

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for big batch rolls

Big Batch Rolls

Made with butter or margarine, all-purpose flour, yeast, water, dry milk, sugar, vegetable oil, salt, baking powder, baking soda

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for breadsticks for a crowd

BreadSticks for a Crowd

Made with whole wheat flour, flour, cheddar cheese, active dry yeast, sugar, water, salt, walnut oil, dried rosemary, garlic

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for pizza burgers for 50

Pizza Burgers For 50

Made with ham luncheon meat, mozzarella cheese, hamburger buns, oregano, ground beef, spaghetti sauce, dried parsley, garlic salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sandwich for a crowd

Sandwich For A Crowd

Made with dill pickles, roast beef, ham, Italian bread, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, green onions, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for chicken supreme with gravy

Chicken Supreme with Gravy

Made with onions, butter or margarine, white bread, ground sage, salt, baking powder, black pepper, eggs, milk, cooked chicken

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker beef and pork chili for a crowd

Slow Cooker Beef And Pork Chili for a Crowd

Made with cocoa powder, salsa, chili seasoning, stewed tomatoes, kidney beans, ground beef, tomato sauce, pork roast, yellow onions, jalapeno peppers

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for creamy au gratin potatoes with ham and american cheese

Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes With Ham And American Cheese

Made with paprika, black pepper, American cheese, red potatoes, ham, cream of celery soup, milk, all-purpose flour

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for slow cooker game day chili for a crowd

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

recipe for turkey salad for a crowd

Turkey Salad For A Crowd

Made with diced cooked turkey, frozen peas, salad dressing, dry mustard, sugar, milk, salt and pepper, shell macaroni pasta

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for hot potato salad for 100

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


recipe for army-style cheesy apple crisp

Army-Style Cheesy Apple Crisp

Made with cheddar cheese, apples, water, lemon juice, all-purpose flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt, butter or margarine

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chicken salad for 50

Chicken Salad for 50

Made with whipped topping, cooked chicken, cooked mini shell macaroni, celery, seedless green grape, hard-cooked eggs, pineapple tidbits, mayonnaise, sour cream


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for jalapeno party roll-ups

Jalapeno Party Roll-Ups

Made with taco or picante sauce, cream cheese, green chiles, jalapenos, soft tortillas, sour cream


Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for crowd casserole

Crowd Casserole

Made with French fried onion rings, noodles, black pepper, cream of chicken soup, ground beef, onion, whole kernel corn, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for banana cream salad for a crowd

Banana Cream Salad For A Crowd

Made with vanilla yogurt, honey, bananas, red grapes, strawberries, sugar, navel oranges, nectarines, green grapes


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for party size italian cheesecake

Party Size Italian Cheesecake

Made with maraschino cherries, graham cracker crumbs, ricotta cheese, sugar, egg yolks, flour, vanilla extract, egg whites, cream

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for crowd pleasing potatoes

Crowd Pleasing Potatoes

Made with salt and pepper, milk, potatoes, cream of mushroom soup, Cheddar cheese soup, nacho cheese soup, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for the big punch

The Big Punch

Made with ice cubes, cranberry cocktail, frozen orange juice concentrate, frozen grapefruit juice concentrate, frozen lemonade concentrate, club soda, ginger ale


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chicken wellingtons for a crowd

Chicken Wellingtons For A Crowd

Made with puff pastry squares, mushrooms, onion, celery, mixed herbs, chicken breasts

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for saucy ham balls for a crowd

Saucy Ham Balls For A Crowd

Made with dry mustard, brown sugar, vinegar, cooked ham, ground pork, ground beef, eggs, graham cracker crumbs, milk, tomato soup

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for potluck grilled chicken salad with seasonal fruit

Potluck Grilled Chicken Salad With Seasonal Fruit

Made with pecans, red wine vinegar, sugar, vegetable oil, onions, ground mustard, dry mustard, salt

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for wedding punch

Wedding Punch

Made with ginger ale, Kool Aid, sugar, pineapple juice, cold water, orange juice, frozen lemonade concentrate


Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for hot meat and cheese sandwiches

Hot Meat And Cheese Sandwiches

Made with ham, roast beef, or corned beef, hamburger buns, white sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for crab balls for a crowd

Crab Balls for a Crowd

Made with bread crumbs, eggs, butter, flour, milk, salt, cayenne pepper, crab meat, green onions, parsley

Method:   oven, stovetop, deep fryer
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for big batch sirloin and sausage killer chili

Big Batch Sirloin And Sausage Killer Chili

Made with sweet Italian sausage, hot Italian sausage, green bell peppers, diced tomatoes, white onions, kidney beans, salsa, chocolate candy bar, garlic and...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for punch to serve 100

Punch To Serve 100

Made with ginger ale, water, apricot nectar, frozen orange juice, frozen lemonade, pineapple juice


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for tex-mex pasta salad with raisins for a crowd

Tex-Mex Pasta Salad With Raisins For A Crowd

Made with salsa, mayonnaise, pasta, black beans, whole kernel corn, raisins, green bell peppers, cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for hot bacon spread'n dip for 50

Hot Bacon Spread'n Dip for 50

Made with horseradish, cream cheese, milk, onion, bacon

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for bean & cheese dip for 60

Bean & Cheese Dip for 60

Made with tortilla chips, cheese sauce, refried beans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for thai dungeness crab salad

Thai Dungeness Crab Salad

Made with peanuts, garlic, fresh ginger leaves, peanut butter, orange juice, cilantro, rice wine vinegar, peanut oil, lemon juice


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for eggnog for a crowd

Eggnog For A Crowd

Made with heavy cream, milk, brandy, light rum, eggs, confectioners' sugar


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for south pacific islands rum punch

South Pacific Islands Rum Punch

Made with raw or dark brown sugar, orange, whole vanilla beans, oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruit, bananas, pineapples, dry white wine


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for potato cakes for 100

Potato Cakes for 100

Made with potatoes, potato stock, butter, evaporated milk

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for orange rice for 100

Orange Rice for 100

Made with dehydrated onion flakes, white rice, water, orange juice frozen concentrate, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes





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