Big-Batch Dinner Recipes
40+ Recipes That Make Feeding a Crowd a Breeze

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.
Recipe for a Crowd: Lemon Chicken With Asparagus and Potatoes

Recipe for a Crowd: Slow Cooker Chili

Recipe for a Crowd: Slow-Cooker Enchilada Quinoa Bake

Recipe for a Crowd: Tuscan White Bean and Vegetable Soup

Recipe for a Crowd: Lamb Stew

Recipe for a Crowd: Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

Recipe for a Crowd: Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad

Recipe for a Crowd: Slow-Cooker Balsamic Pulled Pork

Recipe for a Crowd: Chicken Lo Mein

Recipe for a Crowd: Slow-Cooker Chicken Quinoa Primavera

Recipe for a Crowd: Cheeseburger Casserole

Recipe for a Crowd: Bacon and Arugula Flatbread

Recipe for a Crowd: Barbacoa Beef Tacos

Recipe for a Crowd: Garlic Butter Shrimp and Quinoa

Recipe for a Crowd: Tomato Salad With Chickpeas, Avocado, and Cucumber

Recipe for a Crowd: Slow-Cooker Tomato Basil Tortellini Soup

Recipe for a Crowd: Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Lasagna

Recipe for a Crowd: Kale and Wild Rice Casserole

Recipe for a Crowd: Baked Honey Sesame Chicken

Recipe for a Crowd: Caprese Mac and Cheese

Recipe for a Crowd: Bolognese Sauce

Recipe for a Crowd: Slow-Cooker White Beans, Tomatoes, and Pancetta

Recipe for a Crowd: Mexican Casserole

Recipe for a Crowd: Pork Ramen With Pinot Noir Broth

Recipe for a Crowd: Garlic Parmesan Chicken Lasagna Bake

Recipe for a Crowd: Homemade Hamburger Helper

Recipe for a Crowd: Slow-Cooker Beans and Quinoa

Recipe for a Crowd: Linguine With Kale and Chickpeas

Recipe for a Crowd: Grilled Summer Salad With Corn, Peppers, and Chili-Lime Dressing

Recipe for a Crowd: Easy Thai Chicken Thighs

Recipe for a Crowd: Four-Cheese Sausage and Spinach Lasagna

Recipe for a Crowd: Slow-Cooker Pomegranate Pork Tacos With Quick-Pickled Red Onions

Recipe for a Crowd: Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Salad

Recipe for a Crowd: Beer and Balsamic Braised Pork Cavatappi

Recipe for a Crowd: Sausage, Spinach, and White Bean Soup

Recipe for a Crowd: Vegetarian Mushroom-Leek Lasagna

Recipe for a Crowd: One Pot Taco Macaroni and Cheese

Recipe for a Crowd: Slow-Cooker Braised Beef Ragu and Polenta

Recipe for a Crowd: Kale and Quinoa Minestrone

Recipe for a Crowd: Lasagna Roll Ups

Recipe for a Crowd: Slow-Cooker Chicken Tinga Tacos

