I’ve been feeding groups of people in my home for decades. Here are 20+ of my best easy and inexpensive meal ideas for large groups.
These group dinner ideas have fed many mouths and I hope they can make hosting groups of people in your home as easy as possible.
Coming from a gregarious family that frequently hosted and now being a home that is regularly hosting groups, I’ve learned a few tricks of the trade over the years! Here are a few tips to keep in mind when hosting groups in your home.
Party Food Recipes
We’ve handpicked the top 10 meal ideas for groups and put them on one handy cheat sheet for you. Don’t leave without it!
We have narrowed down the top 10 meal ideas for groups that we use over and over again and put them in one easy cheat sheet.
The key to this recipe for large groups is in the homemade BBQ sauce. Once it’s in the slow cooker, it’s pretty much hands off which is something I need when I have people coming over. And guys, this recipe is GOOD. So good that it made it into our second cookbook.
Easy Eggplant Recipes For Dinner, Lunch, And More
This recipe feeds an army. Almost everybody loves the hearty, beefy, cheesy pasta. When I’m not hosting groups, I assemble this pasta, divide it in two, bake one, and freeze the other. It makes a GREAT freezer meal. Just be sure to undercook the noodles a tad if you’re going to freeze it. Here are our very best freezer meals!
Everything you need to make your own Taco Bar at home. Delicious ingredients, perfectly seasoned Taco Meat, and practical tips on how to serve this easy dinner to a group of people. A great recipe if you need to make it ahead of time!
This pot roast yields a tender, shredded chuck roast with baby Yukon gold potatoes and carrots smothered in a velvety, complex-tasting brown gravy. No cream soups or gravy packets here! Just real food goodness that’ll have you asking for seconds.
Super Easy Family Dinner Ideas For Picky Eaters
That the whole family or any group you’re hosting will love? This classicBaked Potato Baris it! With lots of hearty toppings, the humble potato gets elevated from side dish to main dish.
This 6-ingredient recipe only takes about 3 hours in the slow cooker. The 5-minute Pineapple Sauce is complex-tasting, sweet-but-not-too sweet and a beautiful golden color. Each person can drizzle it over the top of their ham slices.
These slow cooker carnitas are one of my all-time favorite, inexpensive dinners for large groups . They are easy, affordable, delicious, and can be customized for each person’s preference. Use these on a Taco Bar.
Cheap And Easy Party Food Ideas
When I made this Chicken Spaghetti recipe for the first time, my husband ate it for about 5 meals in a row and proceeded to ask me to make it again the next week. It’s creamy, flavorful, and filling. This recipe easily makes TWO 8×8 dishes or one very full 9×13 dish. It’s a great dinner idea that will feed a group of people!
These truly are one of my go-to group recipes. They are cheap and easy to make in mass quantity. AND, adults love them. Kids love them. Everyone loves them. I can’t tell you how many times I have been asked for this recipe after making it for people in my home.
To make this a meal for large groups, simply double the portion in the slow cooker. It’ll cook for the same amount of time, and you’ll have twice as much to feed people! Or try making Instant Pot Taquitos or Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos instead. I always always, always double this recipe when I make them and freeze one for later.
Indian Dinner Party Menu With Sample Menus
Laying out a pasta bar is a great meal for large groups. Here are some ideas to have at your pasta bar:
With basically 4 simple ingredients, you can have a batch of Shredded Beef Tacos slow cooking in your crockpot (or Instant Pot) in minutes. This Mexican shredded beef packs so much flavor and will fall apart after a full day of cooking. Turn the leftovers into Shredded Beef Nachos.
This recipe goes a looong way and is sooo good. While you can make the meat ahead of time, the sandwiches will need to be eaten soon after they are assembled. Keep that in mind as you plan!
Family Reunion Ideas For Meal Planning
Tip: If you want to use it as a lunch for groups, just make the meat the day before and rewarm it before assembling the sandwiches the next day.
If I had to guess, this is in the top 5 recipes I have made most frequently for groups of people in my home. My husband wants it ALL. THE. TIME. It also makes a big ol’ batch. AND it’s really filling. A similar vegetarian option would be our Vegetarian Tortilla Soup.
This recipe has been one of our most popular chicken recipes for a long time. Probably because it’s so easy to make and everyone likes it. After baking the casserole, serve it over some pasta. For a group, I’d recommend doubling it to make enough for a 9×13 dish.
Easy Family Reunion Food & Menu Ideas To Try
Bacon, southwest marinated grilled chicken, two kinds of cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes wrapped in a tortilla with Southwest Ranch Sauce.What’s not to love about the Southwest Bacon and Chicken Wrap?
This fake-out lasagna is inexpensive, can be made in advance, and feeds an army! It’s a dinnertime favorite in my home. It’s very easy to make, super filling, and is freezer friendly. Kids love this meal. Who we kidding, all ages love this meal!
Here is another SUPER easy meal idea for groups of people: Chicken Parmesan Sliders. Just put a few ingredients into the crockpot (or try Instant Pot Chicken Parmesan Sliders) and you’ll have one of your favorite meals for a busy night. Making them into sandwiches is a great way to stretch the chicken mix and feed more people. Double the recipe for groups.
Make Ahead Breakfast Recipes Good For A Crowd
Grilling recipes are great for groups! Especially these Grilled Chicken Sandwiches. Grill up the chicken, lay out a bunch of toppings, and serve it assembly-line style.
With 3 simple steps, you’ll have finger-licking goodBBQ Chicken Sliders. The perfectly seasoned, shredded chicken breasts are served on mini buns and topped with BBQ Sauce.
Everyone, from ages 4 to 42, devoured this tender, flavorful meat dish. I have served it with mashed potatoes (and of course veggies and fruit), which is perfect for all that extra sauce in the crock.
Halloween Party Menu
Then, the next night we had this sameSlow Cooker Shredded Balsamic Beefon mini wheat rolls as “french dip” sandwiches. A great idea on making this stretch for a large group.
Want a filling, vegetarian meal for a group? This is my go-to! You can make it before the group arrives, keep it warm in a slow cooker, and everyone loves it. (Or try our Easy Chicken Fried Rice.)
I had to include one dessert idea. Mini Fruit Pizzas are one of my favorites to serve to a crowd. They are really easy to put together and all ages enjoy them. Each person makes their own so they can pick and choose what goes on their fruit pizza. It’s a fun way to wrap up a group gathering!
Big Batch Dishes & Recipes To Feed A Crowd
As co-founder of Thriving Home, Polly’s passionate about helping busy parents get dinner on the table. With a house full of kids, dogs, and (usually) a DIY project in the works, she knows firsthand how every minute (and every dollar) counts. As a business owner, she enjoys wearing multiple hats and serves best as a project manager for Thriving Home.Need help with Family Reunion Ideas for Meal Planning? Getting together with the ENTIRE family is always fun and exciting, but planning the meals can be very stressful. We are here to make it easy for you with The Ultimate Family Reunion Meal Planning Guide!
I have created a list of our favorite family reunion food ideas with some handy tips included. The key to a successful family reunion is all in the planning and getting as much as humanly possible done BEFORE the reunion begins. Whether you have a family of 10 or a family of 100, you should be able to find at least a meal or two that will work for you! Cooking for a large group doesn’t HAVE to be (and shouldn’t be) crazy stressful– you can do it!
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There are endless ways to divvy up meals and responsibilities. Many times, if you are at a reunion with multiple families, the most convenient way to divide things up is to have each family take a day (or a meal). That family should be in charge of not only the meal but also clean-up for that meal. Make expectations clear as soon as possible so there is no confusion. Also, let each other know what you are making for your meals so there are no repeats. Feel free to share how your family shares meal responsibilities at reunions (no really, I would like to know)!
Easy Family Reunion Recipes That'll Be The Star Of The Party
How much kitchen space will you be working with? Are dishes provided? What about pots/pans/and cooking utensils? Is there a dishwasher? Is there enough cupboard/pantry space
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