Uh oh: You have eight family members coming over for dinner this weekend, and pizza isn’t going to cut it. Not to worry, friend. You can feed the whole crew with these deliciously attainable recipes for a crowd, from one-pan chicken dinners to big-batch breakfast dishes. You can throw them together in no time, whether the occasion is a birthday celebration, a holiday gathering or a regular old weeknight dinner.
Our go-tos are slow cooker dishes and casseroles, since they typically call for large quantities of ingredients. (If you can assemble ahead and chill or freeze them until the day you're going to serve them, even better.) One-pot pasta dishes and charcuterie boards are solid choices too, as well as high-protein meals that call for minimal hands-on work, like whole roast chicken or Crockpot pulled pork. Many sheet pan and skillet dishes can also feed up to six people in one fell swoop.
In this big-batch gem, pork shoulder is simmered in the slow cooker for eight hours, yielding tender, fall-off-the-bone meat that’s fabulous in tacos, sandwiches and even with fried eggs.
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This family favorite packs in a pound of sweet Italian sausage, plus lots of ricotta, Parm and provolone. (Thanks, Coterie member, Heidi Larsen.)
The easiest way to cook for a crowd: Dump all the ingredients into your pressure cooker, then go live your life. In a flash, you’ve got a soul-warming dinner that's ready to serve.
This classic takes a little bit of patience to make (hey, homemade biscuits take time), but Coterie member Maria Lichty promises it’s worth it.
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In less than an hour, you can have 48 of these delightful little macaroni bites on the table, baked with two kinds of gooey cheddar cheese.
Layered with ground beef, sharp cheddar, black beans and tons of tots, this crowd-pleaser is guaranteed to disappear in 10 minutes or less.
The secret to this picnic favorite (besides a pound of bacon, of course)? Dijon mustard and apple cider vinegar, to make it tangy and a little bit sweet.
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If you’re in a dinner rut, listen up: This savory summer pie can elevate any meal, from a picnic lunch in the park with a bottle of wine to Sunday supper with the whole fam on the back patio.
Let us fill you in on a little secret: This sweet-and-savory baked cheese looks fancy, but it couldn’t be easier to make. And with all those fancy toppings, it's prime for your holiday table.
Food blogger Tieghan Gerard tells us the key to a great flank steak is marinating it in something delicious for a few hours. Done and done.
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Forget lasagna noodles. In this dish, we layer ravioli (meat, cheese, mushroom—whatever kind you're feeling) for the most epic baked pasta dish ever. This recipe
The whole family will approve of this decadent dinner. Even your kids won't mind the veggies, thanks to all that crumbled bacon and melted Gruyère.
We’re artichoke dip fans through and through. Add puff pastry, and we’re positively swooning. They’ve got the same cheesy goodness as the retro dip, without the need for crackers or chips.
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Monkey bread is tasty, but we’ve made it 2 billion times. Enter this remix that boasts all the fun of monkey bread and twice the class. Make it for weekends, game days or dinner parties, but always serve warm.
Onion rings better watch out: These easy, elegant squash bites are certain to steal the show. Set out a plate at your next cocktail party and watch them disappear in five minutes flat.
Two things everyone loves: pizza and mini foods. In other words, this recipe is bound to be a hit. Use store-bought pizza dough and your guests will be none the wiser.
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Now that it’s cool enough to turn on your oven, it’s time to embrace the sheet pan meal. This one’s packed with warm Middle Eastern spices that will have your guests begging for the recipe.
You had us at gnocchi, and again at one-skillet dinner. Thanks to a few smart shortcuts (store-bought pasta, for one), this big-batch dinner takes a mere 30 minutes to make.
Brunch should always be this easy. You basically drop all the ingredients in the Crockpot and go about your business until it's ready.
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Eggs are a breeze to cook for one, but they’re tough to make for a crowd. Consider this recipe your secret weapon. It’s tasty with toast and a mimosa—and even more so on a bagel sandwich.
Quiche is a breakfast classic. But quiche with a sweet potato crust? Wait for the crowd to go wild. Serve it with crusty bread and fruit salad.
Stratas are the fancy casseroles of the brunch world. This one features plenty of gooey cheese, and it happens to be a great way to use up any leftover greens you have in the fridge.
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What makes this dish so amazing, you ask? It could be the fact that it’s a breeze to prepare ahead…or it could be the copious amounts of avocado on top. We can’t decide.
Not only is the flaked salmon bursting with smoky chipotle and cumin, but it's also topped with grilled pineapple salsa and cashew lime crema. (Might we also suggest a mound of pickled red onions?)
Italian sausage has a ton of built-in flavor, so this pasta barely needs any additional zhuzhing—though a sprinkle of grated Parm never hurts.
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Name a better way to use up leftover pumpkin pie, we'll wait. It tastes just as festive on Halloween morning as it does on Black Friday.
Store-bought basil pesto does most of the heavy lifting in the flavor department. It'll pair wonderfully with additional summer vegetables too, like zucchini or corn.
The beauty of stone fruit season. Be patient while the chicken marinates—the buttermilk is the key to tender meat, crispy skin and extra savory flavor.
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How did we pull off this iconic Spanish staple in one hour, you ask? We reduced the seafood to shrimp and littleneck clams for speedy cooking. We'll bring the sangria.
This cozy recipe is a far cry from your grandma's split pea soup. Chalk it up to the homemade croutons, sherry vinegar, smoky bacon and a whole can of pale lager.
Nothing wows a crowd like a golden-brown whole chicken. Pro tip: Position the chicken so its legs point toward one of the back corners of the oven, where it runs hotter than the center of the oven. This will keep the breast meat from drying out.
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When in doubt, a massive charcuterie spread of meat and cheese always satisfies. And this one has a few bonus appetizers, like heirloom pan con tomate and patatas bravas with saffron aioli.
Behold: the definition of cozy. Not only does it require a mere 15 minutes of active prep, but you can also freeze the leftovers for up to three months.
It sure beats frying a million chicken wings on game day. We nixed the roast pork so the sammies were low-lift, but feel free to add it to make them more authentic and filling.
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Pile it onto rolls, add it to salads, use it to fill burritos or spread it on a quesadilla. The options are endless.
BRB, swimming in a sea of pancetta- and wine-kissed cheese sauce. You could serve the risotto as a side, but we think it's decadent enough to stand on its own.
If you don't serve this creamy, soul-warming dish for Halloween or Thanksgiving dinner, you're doing it wrong. (And since it's made with canned pumpkin, you can whip it up whenever.)
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This fun twist on lasagna is just as easy to pull off, but feels way fancier. Go ahead, make a guest list: You're having a dinner party.
FYI, most of the cooking time is hands-off, so you can sit back and bask in the glow of that drool-worthy caramel sauce.
Remember those incredible cookie cakes your family would order every year on your birthday? Well, now it can be your birthday every damn day of the year.
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A beautiful cheesecake is great for every occasion. And honestly, a group setting is best for this easy-to-make dessert, because the leftovers are dangerous.
Taryn Pire is ’s associate food editor. A former bartender and barista, she’s been writing about all things delicious since 2016, developing recipes, reviewing restaurants and investigating food trends at Food52, New Jersey Family Magazine and Taste Talks. When she isn’t testing TikTok’s latest viral recipe, she’s having popcorn for dinner and posting about it on Instagram @cookingwithpire.
Taryn Pire is ’s associate food editor and has been writing about all things delicious since 2016. She’s developed recipes, reviewed restaurants and investigated food...
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