47 Dinner Recipes That Will Feed a Crowd

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47 Dinner Recipes That Will Feed a Crowd2/47 Beef and Sausage Chili 21 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Beef and Sausage Chili Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 15 min Servings 12 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Pork sausage, ground beef and plenty of beans make this chili a marvelous meal. I keep serving-size containers of it in my freezer at all times so I can quickly warm up bowls on busy days. —Margie Shaw, Greenbrier, Arkansas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 329 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated

Plus, it smells delicious while baking

fat), 44mg cholesterol, 1158mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 9g fiber), 21g protein. 3/47 Enchilada Casserole 71 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Beef Enchilada Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Every time I serve this dish, I get satisfied reviews—even from my father, who usually doesn’t like Mexican food. Plus, it smells delicious while baking. —Nancy VanderVeer, Knoxville, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 535 calories, 29g fat (14g saturated fat), 91mg cholesterol, 1119mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 30g protein. 4/47 Meaty Arugula Pizzas

We’d watch a movie as a family or have friends over, too

1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min Servings 2 pizzas (8 pieces each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I was growing up, my mom always made homemade pizza every Friday night. We’d watch a movie as a family or have friends over, too. Now that I’m married, I carry on the pizza tradition. —Morgan Harvey, Longview, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 310 calories, 17g fat (6g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 751mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 14g protein. 5/47 Green Chile Beef Burritos 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Green Chile Beef Burritos Recipe

The meat is so tender and delicious

photo by Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours 20 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Recipes that are leaner in fat and calories—like this one for beef burritos—helped me lose 30 pounds! The meat is so tender and delicious. —Shirley Davidson, Thornton, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1 burrito: 262 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 376mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 2g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch. 6/47 Slow-Cooker Pizza Casserole 63 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Pizza Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2

hours 20 min Servings 14 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

hours 20 min Servings 14 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A comforting casserole with mass appeal is just what you need when cooking for a crowd. For added convenience, it stays warm in a slow cooker. —Virginia Krites, Cridersville, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 329 calories, 19g fat (8g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 885mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein. 7/47 Southwestern Casserole 76 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Southwestern Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 2 casseroles (6 servings each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe

It tastes wonderful and fits nicely into our budget

Creator: I’ve been making this mild family-pleasing southwest casserole for years. It tastes wonderful and fits nicely into our budget. Best of all, the recipe makes a second casserole to freeze and enjoy later. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 321 calories, 15g fat (7g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 673mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 24g protein. 8/47 Bratwurst Dinner 22 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Bratwurst Supper Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: After trying a few bratwurst

recipes, I’ve found this meal-in-one is ideal for camping since it grills to perfection in a heavy-duty foil bag. Loaded with chunks of bratwurst, red potatoes, mushrooms and carrots, it’s easy to season with onion soup mix and a little soy sauce. —Janice Meyer, Medford, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 524 calories, 37g fat (14g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 1445mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 19g protein. 9/47 Fruit-Pecan Pork Roast 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Fruit-Pecan Pork Roast Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings 12 servings Go to

It’s a family favorite for special occasions and holidays

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This spectacular roast was a huge hit with members of the cooking club I belong to. The sweet, tangy fruit glaze looks lovely and is a wonderful complement to the juicy pork. It’s a family favorite for special occasions and holidays. -Gay Flynn, Bellevue, Nebraska Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 306 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 176mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 26g protein. 10/47 Southern Seafood Gumbo 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Southern Seafood Gumbo Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 12 servings Go to

I trimmed it down a bit and no one in my family seemed to mind

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I tasted a similar dish at a local restaurant and later duplicated it pretty closely. I trimmed it down a bit and no one in my family seemed to mind. —Susan Wright, Champaign, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 180 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 512mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 2 lean meat, 1 starch. 11/47 Baked Chicken Burritos 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Burritos Recipe photo by Nicole Perry for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 2 casseroles

(6 servings each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

(6 servings each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This mouthwatering southwestern burrito recipe makes enough for two casseroles, so you can enjoy one today and freeze the other for a busy weeknight. They’re super to have on hand for quick meals or to take to potlucks. —Sonya Nightingale, Burley, Idaho. Nutrition Facts: 2 burritos: 760 calories, 44g fat (23g saturated fat), 177mg cholesterol, 1608mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 51g protein. 12/47 Chicken Potpie 388 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Best Chicken Potpie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 2

potpies (8 servings each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is the best chicken potpie recipe! Chock-full of chicken, potatoes, peas and corn, this recipe makes two golden pies, so you can serve one at supper and save the other for a busy night. —Karen Johnson, Bakersfield, California Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 475 calories, 28g fat (14g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 768mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 15g protein. 13/47 Best Lasagna 106 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Best Lasagna Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 50 min Servings 12 servings Go to

You can’t go wrong with this deliciously rich meat lasagna recipe

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Want to know how to make lasagna for a casual holiday meal? You can’t go wrong with this deliciously rich meat lasagna recipe. My grown sons and daughter-in-law request it for their birthdays, too. —Pam Thompson, Girard, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 519 calories, 27g fat (13g saturated fat), 109mg cholesterol, 1013mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 4g fiber), 35g protein. 14/47 Pepper Sausage Pizza 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min Servings 15 slices Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Fresh spinach gives this recipe a tasty twist. That leafy green

plus yellow peppers, snow-white mushrooms and tomato sauce make this a colorful addition to your pizza buffet table. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 256 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 744mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 13g protein. 15/47 Teriyaki Pineapple Drumsticks 8 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Teriyaki Pineapple Drumsticks Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 5 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We have a large family and throw big parties, so I look for ways to free my husband

from the grill

from the grill. Roasted drumsticks keep everyone happy. —Erica Allen, Tuckerton, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 2 chicken drumsticks: 360 calories, 22g fat (4g saturated fat), 95mg cholesterol, 540mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 29g protein. 16/47 Stuffed Pasta Shells 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Stuffed Pasta Shells Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These savory shells never fail to make a big impression, even though the recipe is very easy. One or two of these shells makes a great individual serving at a potluck,

so a single batch goes a long way

so a single batch goes a long way. —Jena Coffey, St. Louis, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 314 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 576mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 18g protein. 17/47 Chipotle Carnitas 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Abbey Littlejohn for Taste of Home Total Time 10 hours 28 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a terrific recipe for your next weeknight dinner. Set out various toppings and garnishes so your family members can customize their own tostadas with the lime-kissed shredded pork. —Jan Valdez, Chicago, Illinois Nutrition

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