Cooking for a crowd [1], 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 [2], soups, and slow-cooker dishes [3].
Recipe for a Crowd: Lemon Chicken With Asparagus and Potatoes
Get the recipe: lemon chicken with asparagus and potatoes [4]
Recipe for a Crowd: Slow Cooker Chili
Get the recipe: slow cooker chili [5]
Recipe for a Crowd: Slow-Cooker Enchilada Quinoa Bake
Get the recipe: slow-cooker enchilada quinoa bake [6]
Recipe for a Crowd: Tuscan White Bean and Vegetable Soup
Get the recipe: Tuscan white bean and vegetable soup [7]
Recipe for a Crowd: Lamb Stew
Get the recipe: lamb stew [8]
Recipe for a Crowd: Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
Get the recipe: slow-cooker chicken tortilla soup [9]
Recipe for a Crowd: Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad
Get the recipe: Mediterranean orzo pasta salad [10]
Recipe for a Crowd: Slow-Cooker Balsamic Pulled Pork
Get the recipe: slow-cooker balsamic pulled pork [11]
Recipe for a Crowd: Chicken Lo Mein
Get the recipe: chicken lo mein [12]
Recipe for a Crowd: Slow-Cooker Chicken Quinoa Primavera
Get the recipe: slow-cooker chicken quinoa primavera [13]
Recipe for a Crowd: Cheeseburger Casserole
Get the recipe: cheeseburger casserole [14]
Recipe for a Crowd: Bacon and Arugula Flatbread
Get the recipe: bacon, arugula, and blue cheese flatbread [15]
Recipe for a Crowd: Barbacoa Beef Tacos
Get the recipe: barbacoa beef tacos [16]
Recipe for a Crowd: Garlic Butter Shrimp and Quinoa
Get the recipe: garlic butter shrimp and quinoa [17]
Recipe for a Crowd: Tomato Salad With Chickpeas, Avocado, and Cucumber
Get the recipe: tomato salad with chickpeas, avocado, and cucumber [18]
Recipe for a Crowd: Slow-Cooker Tomato Basil Tortellini Soup
Get the recipe: slow-cooker tomato basil tortellini soup [19]
Recipe for a Crowd: Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Lasagna
Get the recipe: creamy spinach and mushroom lasagna [20]
Recipe for a Crowd: Kale and Wild Rice Casserole
Get the recipe: kale and wild rice casserole [21]
Recipe for a Crowd: Baked Honey Sesame Chicken
Get the recipe: baked honey sesame chicken [22]
Recipe for a Crowd: Caprese Mac and Cheese
Get the recipe: caprese mac and cheese [23]
Recipe for a Crowd: Bolognese Sauce
Get the recipe: bolognese sauce [24]
Recipe for a Crowd: Slow-Cooker White Beans, Tomatoes, and Pancetta
Get the recipe: slow-cooker white beans, tomatoes, and pancetta [25]
Recipe for a Crowd: Mexican Casserole
Get the recipe: Mexican casserole [26]
Recipe for a Crowd: Pork Ramen With Pinot Noir Broth
Get the recipe: pork ramen with pinot noir broth [27]
Recipe for a Crowd: Garlic Parmesan Chicken Lasagna Bake
Get the recipe: garlic parmesan chicken lasagna bake [28]
Recipe for a Crowd: Homemade Hamburger Helper
Get the recipe: homemade Hamburger Helper [29]
Recipe for a Crowd: Slow-Cooker Beans and Quinoa
Get the recipe: slow-cooker beans and quinoa with scallions, cheddar, and hot sauce [30]
Recipe for a Crowd: Linguine With Kale and Chickpeas
Get the recipe: linguine with kale and chickpeas [31]
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 [32].
Recipe for a Crowd: Easy Thai Chicken Thighs
Get the recipe: easy Thai chicken thighs [33]
Recipe for a Crowd: Four-Cheese Sausage and Spinach Lasagna
Get the recipe: four-cheese sausage and spinach lasagna [34]
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 [35]
Recipe for a Crowd: Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Salad
Get the recipe: sun-dried tomato pasta salad [36]
Recipe for a Crowd: Beer and Balsamic Braised Pork Cavatappi
Get the recipe: beer and balsamic braised pork cavatappi [37]
Recipe for a Crowd: Sausage, Spinach, and White Bean Soup
Get the recipe sausage, spinach, and white bean soup [38]
Recipe for a Crowd: Vegetarian Mushroom-Leek Lasagna
Get the recipe: vegetarian mushroom-leek lasagna [39]
Recipe for a Crowd: One Pot Taco Macaroni and Cheese
Get the recipe: one pot taco macaroni and cheese [40]
Recipe for a Crowd: Slow-Cooker Braised Beef Ragu and Polenta
Get the recipe: slow-cooker braised beef ragu and polenta [41]
Recipe for a Crowd: Kale and Quinoa Minestrone
Get the recipe: kale and quinoa minestrone [42]
Recipe for a Crowd: Lasagna Roll Ups
Get the recipe: lasagna roll ups [43]
Recipe for a Crowd: Slow-Cooker Chicken Tinga Tacos
Get the recipe: slow-cooker chicken tinga tacos [44]
