Top 100 Recipes For a Crowd
Entertaining just got easier. Introducing the best recipes for doubling, tripling or even quadrupling when you have guests! Whether you're looking for meaty mains, desserts or small bites, we've got you covered.
Entertaining just got easier. Introducing the best recipes for doubling, tripling or even quadrupling when you have guests! Whether you're looking for meaty mains, desserts or small bites, we've got you covered.
“I made this for guys' night, along with a few other appetizers. This was the clear winner!”
-Lisa S.
This next-level game day appetizer features a cheesy sausage-and-tomato dip with fried lasagna noodle chips.
“Yum, this was a really fun Saturday night kids activity! The pizza is delicious.. I mean, it’s chocolate and dough so you can’t go wrong. I really liked the crunch from the hazelnuts Saving this one for sure!”
-frostingnfettuccine
“Oh so cute! I made these for my eight year-old’s Valentine’s day party at school. It got lots of ooh’s and ahh’s!”
-MandaPanda1111
“This was really easy, simple to make and surprisingly tasty. I think the secret ingredient is the cheese!”
-threeovens
“I love eggplant and pizza, but I never thought of this. I’ve topped pizza with slices of eggplant before, but this is totally different. A real winner!”
-eileen.ross
"I made these as directed and they turned out great! The salsa in the middle would be great with chips as well.”
-Jonathan Melendez
"I'm so glad I came across this recipe! I made it as a snack for my son's birthday party and the kids really enjoyed it. I plan on making it again soon!"
-aeht206
“I can’t say enough good things about this dip. I’ve made it twice so far and on both occasions, it was loved by guests!”
-CrazyEats
"I was amazed at how easy this was to put together. I hadn’t had a savory monkey bread before, so this was new for me. The ranch dressing on top acted like a savory frosting, and I sprinkled on some fresh chives and parsley to make it look even better."
-Izy Hossack
“Our kids dunked these into ketchup and ate up every bite!”
-frostingnfettuccine
“A great sloppy Joe recipe! The barbecue sauce adds a touch of sweetness without making overpowering it.”
-Ginny Sue
“This was a really simple recipe, and a really big hit at the party! After I was done assembling them, I placed them in the freezer for an hour and it firmed the cheesecake mix up.”
-Luscious_Curves_Cook
“This recipe is absolutely to die for! While the potatoes are what you’d expect from roasting them, the sauce is amazing!”
-KristinV
“I made these for a family gather, and they’re fabulous! I call them a date with a pig!”
-katie in the UP
“Thank goodness I had one of these before my husband got home. He tried one, then declared that they’re all his because they’re so good!”
-FLKeysJen
“What a great pizza! I made this for dinner tonight. It was nice and filling. Hubby and I really enjoyed it paired with a white wine.”
-beachrockgopi
“Really tasty. The flavors mend together nicely, and the pink frosting pretties them up!”
-Debbb
“I used store-bought frozen bread dough that I thawed and cut into pieces to shape as directed. It was super easy and I’ll definitely make it again!”
-Jonathan Melendez
“I sell these are the farmers market and they’re the most popular! Once people try them, they’re obsessed! I’ve been requested to bring them every week.”
-I Am Baked
A perfect mash up! You get the summery flavors from the shrimp, yet the comfort from this dish is out of this world.
“Very easy, and such a big hit! If there’s ever leftovers, they don’t last long. I’ve made these several times and they’re definitely a keeper.”
-Crashsmom
“I made these for a big group and they were very popular. I split the recipe in half, and there was plenty for everyone. Though initially skeptical of the olives, they turned out really well.”
-Amandala
“Your favorite circus animal cookie are now your favorite sweet snack mix in the form of this animal cookie puppy chow!”
-Jonathan Melendez
"Between the green parsley and the red from the roasted red peppers, this would make a perfect appetizer for a Christmas party! However, we brought it to a New Year's Eve hors d’oeuvres party, and it was the first thing to disappear!”
-lecole54
You might’ve seen this technique used with apples, but we all know everything is better with pizza! Turn your dough, sauce, cheese and pepperoni into a beautiful bouquet.
“Delicious! I used regular cream cheese and took it to a family dinner for an appetizer. Everyone loved it, even my cream cheese-hating brother-in-law!”
-DeliciousAsItLooks
“These are great! I’ve been making them for years. My mom’s recipe uses Swiss cheese and they’re delicious.”
-QwnB696
A brilliant appetizer for entertaining guests. You can swap phyllo for wontons if you like an extra crunch!
“Yum! I really liked baking them — much less oily and time consuming than frying. The flavors were spot on, and we enjoyed the jalapeño jelly!”
-LimeandSpoon
“This is my ‘go-to’ version of this tasty snack. I took it to a holiday party this year and it was completely devoured.”
-Brooke the Cook in
“Oh my goodness, these are amazing! Crisp, flavorful and the perfect appetizer. I couldn’t stop eating them.”
-anniesnomsblog
"So good! I can't wait to try them with candy corn next Halloween. Really beautiful white cookies suitable for holiday gift giving.”
-FLKeysJen
“This was delicious! I made it for a fondue party with friends and it was a hit.”
-Emily
“We had unexpected company, and I already had smoked salmon in the fridge. I made this up as it was fast and easy. Very nice and enjoyed by everyone!”
-Bonnie G 2
“A fantastic recipe — easy to make and super popular. Don’t skip the green onions! Very, very yummy.”
-Manno_uk
A sweet treat with minimal ingredients. These are perfect for entertaining, or indulging in yourself!
“You’ll love these perfectly flavored cookie bites, with the tasty crunch of chopped almonds!”
-Fisher Nuts
“This salad was gone in minutes! I’ve really only made taco salad with a salsa dressing, so the French dressing was a nice change. We really liked the flavor combos!”
-frostingnfettuccine
"This was delicious. I loved the addition of ham and peas. This might be my new favorite mac and cheese!"
-anniesnomsblog
"Easy to make and absolutely delicious. A perfect combination of moist, sweet and tart. This will certainly be a recipe that we will use often."
-Mike in NC
“This was wonderful! The horseradish sauce was easy and loved by everyone. It had a nice bite without being overly strong. I’m looking forward to making it again!”
-Everjanet
"What a wonderful pasta salad. At first I thought it was a lot of dressing, but after it sat in the refrigerator the pasta absorbed enough to make it just right!”
-Koechin Chef
“I just got done baking these, and they’re delicious. I put the recipe together quickly, and got a great end result.”
-c32flaka
"This was a great salad, especially the more it marinated. It's great for taking in my lunch to work!"
-Family-Chefs
“Amazing! So easy to make. My family inhaled the whole thing at dinner time.”
-SharonChen
“This is such a unique way of serving delicious cheesecakes in beautiful shapes. Your guests will be impressed!”
-Maanita S.
“How perfect! I love a caprese salad when it’s hot out! I had always done this with oil and vinegar before, but I love it with the pesto!”
-EmmyDuckie
"Way better than mine, we loved this! I think what made it extra special was the cup of parmesan cheese! I was afraid it'd be too much, but no way. It was good!”
-Wildflour
A refreshing beverage on a hot summer day! Serve this to a crowd and watch their faces as they ponder what’s in it.
Mini pies that taste just like your favorite cannoli without the effort of forming or frying shells.
“We served this tonight for my mom’s birthday. For drinks, I made Peach Bellini. It was awesomely fantastic! I would definitely serve this again for the next special occasion.”
-Darlene S.
"I've found a wonderful new way to serve broccoli. This is so easy, and we loved the combination of ingredients! Not only is this a very flavorful dish, but very colorful and makes a pretty presentation on the table.”
-Merlot
“I’m a big lover of key lime pie. I had an extra pie crust in the fridge, so I used that as my base. The filling was extremely light and my pregnant sister gave it a big thumbs up!”
-Elizabeth S.
Why have potatoes or pasta when you can have both? Carbs meet carbs for a perfect summer side.
Your new favorite pastry, stuffed with cookie butter.
“This is an excellent dish for a party because you can make it the night before!”
-teresadar
“Delicious! I couldn’t stop eating it while my husband was trying to carve.”
-kellsbella
"This was an excellent recipe. I preferred it warm, but my sister loved it as leftovers. She ate it all before I could have any!”
-VoijaRisa
“This was very good and extremely easy! I’ll try this with all kinds of berries.”
-CookingONTheSide
"This was my first time to make Jambalaya and I sure am glad I used this recipe! Wonderful flavor. We served it with fried okra and collard greens.”
-Bergy
“I was a bit skeptical at first because of the pudding, but I’m in love with this recipe! It was amazing. It’s the perfect sweet treat or dessert.”
-Jonathan Melendez
“Brilliant! Everyone loved them, and they only took a half hour to make.”
-Heather B.
“Absolutely brilliant! I followed the recipe exactly, then popped it under the grill with sauce for five minutes per said. Presto! This I will definitely do again.”
-seanfox40
“An easy salad for those hot summer nights! This always disappears at pot lucks.”
-PJ1971
The only thing better than chicken salad is margarita chicken salad.
“This recipe is so easy to make, and turns out absolutely fantastic.”
-William Uncle Bill
“This cake is such a summery wonder! It’s just like those strawberry shortcake ice cream bars, but turned into a whole cake. I thought the freeze-dried strawberries looked amazing on the outside and tasted so delicious.”
-Izy Hossack
“This is a spicy salsa that my family eats with tortilla chips. My daughter serves it with grilled chicken.”
-Preschool Chef
"I followed this recipe to the letter and it was phenomenal! What a great dish.”
-rothiii
“Much better than store bought! Once you try this, you’ll never look back. Add more tahini to your liking.”
-c.walsh
“This is way, way awesome! I made it for lunch for the construction guys and they loved it! Very easy to make.”
-Laurie Rhoton
"I served these to my friends as dessert when they came over for lunch and everyone loved them! I even got a text from one of them saying they couldn’t stop thinking about these bars. These are definitely winners in my book!”
-Izy Hossack
"Wow, this was absolutely the best! I made it tonight for dinner and it was delicious. My husband had two big helpings and he loved it! Definitely something I’ll make again and again.”
-mom of 4
Salsa, corn and cheese collide in pasta salad form.
“I made this for dinner tonight and thought it was fantastic! The leftovers were even better. It would be great to bring to a party.”
-Carol S.
“A fantastic sauce! We’ll definitely make this again. We served it with mac and cheese and sweet cornbread — a nice southern lunch outside!”
-WorkNMomma
“This is wonderful! I followed the instructions for mashing it to get the correct consistency. The kalamata olives really add to the flavor!”
-DianaEatingRichly
“This is one of our favorite summer meals. You can add just about anything to it! Olives, artichokes, scallions and more. Allowing it to sit for 20-30 minutes really makes a difference!”
-PJ1971
"Such a great recipe for a crowd, and super easy to put together which is a bonus!"
-Jonathan Melendez
"This is really good! Something different. I used mint, as my basil isn’t doing well this year. We both loved it! Very easy.”
-ggkienle1803700655
“This pie is absolutely delicious and so easy to make. Only four ingredients! Trust me, it’ll disappear right before your eyes.”
-flafemme39_8923768
“Absolutely, hands-down the best chicken pot pie recipe! I gave it a try and my husband has requested it ever since. You can’t miss this one!”
-Sharon C.
"If you're looking for the classic mac and cheese recipe, this is it. It's creamy and delicious. I served it as a side to meatloaf!”
-Karyn in Portland
"I'm not very good at making cakes, but I wanted to try this one so I made it last night and wow, it was great! Not too sweet, really moist and the frosting was just right! My husband loved it.”
- Poppy
"Awesome! I made this for a church function and it was gone in a flash. This is definitely a must try."
-jlowens
“This is an easy lasagna to make. It smells wonderful while cooking and tastes great. Even non-vegetarians had seconds!”
-CgyVegan
“It's moist, sweet, flavorful and memorable. Both my kids and husband had three helpings tonight for dessert. I’ll definitely be making these again for dessert and for parties.”
-9475948
“All I’m going to say is this cake is the bomb! It is melt in your mouth delicious.”
-IcePrincess
“Transform sliced banana bread into a French toast bake using a sheet pan! Then drizzle it with a cream cheese glaze for a decadent, extra-sweet touch.”
-Arlyn Osborne
"The lemon really brightened up these eggs. It was my first time making deviled eggs and they were actually easier than I thought!”
-anniesnomsblog
“This tart looked so beautiful, and it was so quick to assemble. If you mix a bit of the oil with the mustard, it spreads easily onto the tart.”
-Izy Hossack