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From family get-togethers to backyard BBQs with friends and even an occasional birthday or two, there are so many times you need simple, delicious recipes that will feed a crowd. These effortless dishes are perfect for making quickly but satisfying enough that everyone will be happy, full and begging you for the recipes. If you are planning a big Sunday dinner, you need some of these tasty foods on your list!
Baked Spaghetti
When bringing a dish to a potluck, you want to make sure it is a dish that travels well and won’t get all mushy in transit. This baked spaghetti is the perfect dish just for that. The baked casserole dish can easily be made in a 13×9 baking pan and even served at room temperature.
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Taco Pinwheels
There’s a whole lot of ingredients that go into making tacos. Take out of the work of lugging half of your pantry items to the potluck and bring these taco pinwheels instead. The pinwheels are stuffed with seasoned ground beef and cheese and rolled up inside a fluffy crescent dough to make a tasty handheld bite.
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Southern Baked Mac and Cheese
I love bringing this southern baked mac and cheese to a potluck dinner. Adding the crispy panko topping to the mac and cheese slightly elevates the classic dish. It’s creamy, comforting, and always a crowd favorite.
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Crack Chicken Casserole
Good luck only having one serving of this crack chicken casserole. This casserole is super addicting in the best way possible, of course. The casserole loads up with shredded chicken, cheese, ranch seasoning, bacon, and pasta. If you’d prefer to bring this dish as an appetizer, it is very simple to turn into a mouthwatering dip.
Get the recipe: Crack Chicken Casserole
Crock-Pot Chicken Tacos
Crock-Pot Chicken Tacos are one of the best easy chicken meals around! With just 4-ingredients tossed into the slow cooker, you can’t go wrong!
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Cheeseburger Casserole
You won’t be able to resist the juicy, seasoned meat and cheesy, warm pasta that is served up in this easy-to-make cheeseburger casserole. This recipe is extremely easy, and definitely, Grandma approved. This easy cheeseburger casserole is a hearty dinner your whole family will devour! Tender elbow noodles are combined with seasoned ground beef, tomatoes, and lots of cheddar—and it comes together with minimal effort!
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Biscuits and Gravy
Whether you eat biscuits and gravy for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, they are always delicious! This easy recipe will help you quickly whip up this classic comfort food just like grandma used to do!
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Fried Chicken
Almost all grandmas were pros at frying perfect chicken. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, this fried chicken recipe is completely flawless and a true comfort food classic.
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Cheesy Mushroom and Onion Green Bean Casserole
This mushroom and onion green bean casserole may be a side dish, but sometimes I want to eat the entire dish as my dinner. The crispy onions and tender, creamy green beans are just too hard to resist!
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Chicken and Rice Casserole
Chicken and rice casserole is perfect for any time of year. My grandma used to make it in the winter as a warm, cozy meal, but I love making it year round. Comforting foods are never seasonal!
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Tortellini Pasta Salad
My simple tortellini pasta salad is packed with fresh vegetables, salty cheese, and tender cooked pasta. The homemade red wine vinaigrette is the perfect finishing touch. I love making this dish to serve a crowd and it is always a party pleaser.
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Ham and Swiss Sliders
These ham and cheese sliders are the perfect summertime party recipe! Made with sweet Hawaiian bread, thinly sliced ham, and baby Swiss cheese, this 25-minute baked ham and Swiss cheese sliders recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
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Chicken Alfredo Bake Casserole
Chicken Alfredo Bake Casserole is a classic crowd-pleasing easy casserole that combines chicken, penne pasta, creamy alfredo sauce, and melted cheese topping for a dish that comes together in no time!
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Vegetable Casserole
This vegetable casserole is a versatile side dish that works perfectly for a graduation party! Rice and mixed veggies are baked in an irresistibly creamy sauce and topped with cheese and buttery cracker crumbs. It is a crowd pleasing dish that is fantastic for vegetarians.
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Summer Pasta Salad
As its name suggests, this is an amazing pasta salad full of summer flavors! Rotini pasta is loaded with fresh tomatoes, artichoke hearts, and salty feta cheese, and tossed with Italian dressing. As a result, you get a satisfying one-bowl meal that can be served at room temperature. I love this Summer Pasta Salad for potlucks!
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Buffalo Chicken Sliders
These Buffalo Chicken Sliders are a hit for Sunday Dinner or any day of the week! They’re spicy, cheesy, and perfect served on sweet Hawaiian rolls.
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Grilled Chicken Kabobs
Tender, juicy chicken and fresh vegetables are marinated in a zesty Italian dressing, then skewered and grilled to perfection, making the best grilled chicken kabobs you have ever tried.
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Stovetop Chicken and Noodles
This Stovetop Chicken and Noodles recipe is comfort food at its best! Creamy, hearty, and oh-so-easy, this is a dinner you’ll find yourself making again and again.
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