40+ Recipes That Make Feeding a Crowd a Breeze
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Cooking for a crowd, be it a large family gathering or a dinner party, can be a bit of a challenge. Most recipes are scaled to yield four to six servings, and while many can be doubled with some basic math, it's certainly nice to have a handful of options that can be made as is. Here, we've rounded up more than 40 recipes that serve at least eight, including a variety of casseroles, soups, and slow-cooker dishes.
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Recipe for a Crowd: Lemon Chicken With Asparagus and Potatoes
Get the recipe: lemon chicken with asparagus and potatoes
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Recipe for a Crowd: Slow-Cooker Enchilada Quinoa Bake
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Recipe for a Crowd: Tuscan White Bean and Vegetable Soup
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Recipe for a Crowd: Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
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Recipe for a Crowd: Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad
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Recipe for a Crowd: Slow-Cooker Balsamic Pulled Pork
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Recipe for a Crowd: Chicken Lo Mein
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Recipe for a Crowd: Slow-Cooker Chicken Quinoa Primavera
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Recipe for a Crowd: Bacon and Arugula Flatbread
Get the recipe: bacon, arugula, and blue cheese flatbread
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Recipe for a Crowd: Garlic Butter Shrimp and Quinoa
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Recipe for a Crowd: Tomato Salad With Chickpeas, Avocado, and Cucumber
Get the recipe: tomato salad with chickpeas, avocado, and cucumber
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Recipe for a Crowd: Slow-Cooker Tomato Basil Tortellini Soup
Get the recipe: slow-cooker tomato basil tortellini soup
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Recipe for a Crowd: Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Lasagna
Get the recipe:creamy spinach and mushroom lasagna
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Recipe for a Crowd: Kale and Wild Rice Casserole
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Recipe for a Crowd: Baked Honey Sesame Chicken
Get the recipe: baked honey sesame chicken
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Recipe for a Crowd: Caprese Mac and Cheese
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Recipe for a Crowd: Slow-Cooker White Beans, Tomatoes, and Pancetta
Get the recipe: slow-cooker white beans, tomatoes, and pancetta
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Recipe for a Crowd: Pork Ramen With Pinot Noir Broth
Get the recipe: pork ramen with pinot noir broth
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Recipe for a Crowd: Garlic Parmesan Chicken Lasagna Bake
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Recipe for a Crowd: Homemade Hamburger Helper
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Recipe for a Crowd: Slow-Cooker Beans and Quinoa
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Recipe for a Crowd: Linguine With Kale and Chickpeas
Get the recipe: linguine with kale and chickpeas
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Recipe for a Crowd: Grilled Summer Salad With Corn, Peppers, and Chili-Lime Dressing
Get the recipe: grilled Summer salad with corn, peppers, and chili-lime dressing.
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Recipe for a Crowd: Four-Cheese Sausage and Spinach Lasagna
Get the recipe: four-cheese sausage and spinach lasagna
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Recipe for a Crowd: Slow-Cooker Pomegranate Pork Tacos With Quick-Pickled Red Onions
Get the recipe: slow-cooker pomegranate pork tacos with quick-pickled red onions
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Recipe for a Crowd: Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Salad
Get the recipe: sun-dried tomato pasta salad
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Recipe for a Crowd: Beer and Balsamic Braised Pork Cavatappi
Get the recipe: beer and balsamic braised pork cavatappi
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Recipe for a Crowd: Sausage, Spinach, and White Bean Soup
Get the recipesausage, spinach, and white bean soup
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Recipe for a Crowd: Vegetarian Mushroom-Leek Lasagna
Get the recipe: vegetarian mushroom-leek lasagna
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Recipe for a Crowd: One Pot Taco Macaroni and Cheese
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Recipe for a Crowd: Slow-Cooker Braised Beef Ragu and Polenta
Get the recipe: slow-cooker braised beef ragu and polenta
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Recipe for a Crowd: Kale and Quinoa Minestrone
Get the recipe: kale and quinoa minestrone
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Recipe for a Crowd: Slow-Cooker Chicken Tinga Tacos
Get the recipe: slow-cooker chicken tinga tacos
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