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50 Big-Batch Dinner Recipes to Feed a Crowd

By Lindsay Champion
| Apr. 10, 2019
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50 Big-Batch Dinner Recipes to Feed a Crowd
NISHA VORA

Your friend, her husband and their three kids are staying with you this weekend. Breakfast is easy but what the heck are you going to serve everyone for dinner? Relax, we've got you covered. Here, 50 crowd-pleasing big-batch dinner ideas you can have on the table in no time. 

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Spinach White Bean Soup big batch recipes
Damn Delicious
1/50

Spinach White Bean Soup

Even better: Make a double batch and freeze it.

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Ravioli Lasagna Casserole big batch recipes
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
2/50

Ravioli Lasagna Casserole

Skipping the traditional noodles is a genius shortcut.

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Roasted Cauliflower Macaroni and Cheese big batch recipes
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
3/50

Roasted Cauliflower Macaroni and Cheese

Pair it with a simple salad and rotisserie chicken.

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Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole big batch recipes
Pinch of Yum
4/50

Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

The whole family will approve.

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Polenta Ragu Casserole big batch recipes
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
5/50

Polenta Ragu Casserole

Because sometimes you’re sick of pasta.

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Eggplant Parm Casserole big batch recipes
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
6/50

Eggplant Parm Casserole

Italian cheesy goodness, coming right up.

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Slow Cooker Chicken Pumpkin Curry big batch recipes
The Modern Proper
7/50

Slow-Cooker Chicken Pumpkin Curry

Let your Crock-Pot do the work.

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Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup big batch recipes
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
8/50

Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup

Our three favorites, together at last.

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Rotisserie Chicken Ramen big batch recipes
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
9/50

Rotisserie Chicken Ramen

Waaaay better than the stuff you ate in college.

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Slow Cooker Stuffed Shells big batch recipes
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
10/50

Slow-Cooker Stuffed Shells

Minimal effort required. 

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Slow Cooker Mushroom Macaroni and Cheese big batch recipes
The Modern Proper
11/50

Slow-Cooker Mushroom Macaroni and Cheese

We’re not drooling, you’re drooling.

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Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup Casserole big batch recipes
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
12/50

Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup Casserole

Extra napkins needed. 

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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken and Veggies big batch recipes
Damn Delicious
13/50

Slow-Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken and Veggies

Just ten minutes of prep.

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Garlic Butter Shrimp Quinoa big batch recipes
Pinch of Yum
14/50

Garlic Butter Shrimp Quinoa

So easy, so full of flavor.

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butternut squash soup big batch recipes
PHOTO: MICHAEL MARQUAND/STYLING: NISHA VORA
15/50

Instant Pot Spicy Thai Butternut Squash Soup

Vegan and gluten-free. 

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Kale and Wild Rice Casserole big batch recipes
Half Baked Harvest
16/50

Kale and Wild Rice Casserole

Basically like taking a multivitamin.

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Cucumber Quinoa Salad big batch recipes
Gimme Some Oven
17/50

Cucumber Quinoa Salad

Light, crunchy and refreshing.

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Chicken Gnocchi Soup big batch recipes
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
18/50

Chicken Gnocchi Soup

A brilliant twist on an old classic.

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Crock Pot Low Carb Lasagna big batch recipes
Well Plated
19/50

Crock-Pot Low-Carb Lasagna

All of the flavor, none of the carbs.

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Broccoli Beef Soba Bowls big batch recipes
The Modern Proper
20/50

Broccoli Beef Soba Bowls

Chopsticks optional (but highly encouraged).

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Creamy Goat Cheese Asparagus Quinoa Salad big batch recipes
Joyful Healthy Eats
21/50

Creamy Goat Cheese Asparagus Quinoa Salad

Trust: You’re gonna want to make a double batch of this guy.

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Crock Pot Quinoa Chicken Primavera big batch recipes
Pinch of Yum
22/50

Crock-Pot Quinoa Chicken Primavera

Did you know a cup of quinoa has eight grams of protein? (True story.)

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Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus big batch recipes
Carlsbad Cravings
23/50

Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus

Pile it on top of rice, quinoa or even romaine lettuce.

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Slow Cooker Sausage  Spinach and White Bean Soup big batch recipes
Damn Delicious
24/50

Slow-Cooker Sausage, Spinach and White Bean Soup

Set it and forget it. (But, uh, don’t forget to eat it.)

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Slow Cooker Beef Ragu with Pappardelle big batch recipes
Pinch of Yum
25/50

Slow-Cooker Beef Ragu with Pappardelle

Just like Grandma used to make. (If Grandma made really kickass Italian food.)

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Cheesy Enchilada Rice Skillet big batch recipes
Damn Delicious
26/50

Cheesy Enchilada Rice Skillet

Best idea ever: put it in a taco shell.

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Creamy Farro with White Beans and Kale big batch recipes
Gimme Some Oven
27/50

Creamy Farro with White Beans and Kale

Our favorite grain strikes again.

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Chicken Parmesan Casserole big batch recipes
The Recipe Critic
28/50

Chicken Parmesan Casserole

Hearty, cheesy and makes great lunch leftovers.

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Slow Cooker Chicken and Mushroom Stroganoff big batch recipes
The Recipe Critic
29/50

Slow-Cooker Chicken and Mushroom Stroganoff

Bonus: It makes the whole house smell amazing.

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white turkey chili big batch recipes
PHOTO: LIZ ANDREW/STYLING: ERIN MCDOWELL
30/50

White Turkey Chili with Avocado

Even better when you reheat it. (Just add more avo.) 

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Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon big batch recipes
The Recipe Critic
31/50

Slow-Cooker Beef Bourguignon

Eat your heart out, Julia Child.

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lemon butter veggies and sausage big batch recipes
PHOTO: LIZ ANDREW/STYLING: ERIN MCDOWELL
32/50

Sheet-Pan Lemon Butter Veggies and Sausage

Taste the rainbow. (It’s delicious.)

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tuna green chile zucchini casserole big batch recipes
Cotter Crunch 
33/50

Tuna Green Chile Zucchini Casserole

Did we mention it’s Paleo? 

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skillet steak big batch recipes
PHOTO: LIZ ANDREW/STYLING: ERIN MCDOWELL
 
 

 

34/50

Skillet Steak with Asparagus and Potatoes

Never be nervous to cook steak at home again. This one looks (and tastes) fancy. 

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thai red curry big batch recipes
Gimme some Oven
35/50

Everyday Thai Red Curry

Super quick and easy to make. 

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Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken Piccata big batch recipes
The Recipe Critic
36/50

Slow-Cooker Lemon Chicken Piccata

A family favorite made simple thanks to Coterie member Heidi Larsen. 

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skillet peper steak big batch recipes
PHOTO: LIZ ANDREW/STYLING: ERIN MCDOWELL
37/50

15-Minute Skillet Pepper Steak

Bookmark this one for Taco Tuesday.

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buffalo chicken quinoa bake big batch recipes
The Creative Bite 
38/50

Buffalo Chicken Quinoa Bake

Easy enough for Monday, impressive enough for Saturday.

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vegan lentil roasted vegetable bake big batch recipes
NISHA VORA
39/50

Creamy Vegan Lentil and Roasted Vegetable Bake

Anyone else want to dig in?

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sticky asian meatballs udon noodles big batch recipes
PHOTO: LIZ ANDREW/STYLING: ERIN MCDOWELL
40/50

Sticky Asian Meatballs with Udon Noodles

Long gone are the days of boring spaghetti and meatballs. 

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creamy chicken fricassee with sage big batch recipe
HELEN CATHCART/TUSCANY
41/50

One-Pan Creamy Chicken Fricassee with Sage

Pair it with rice or quinoa.

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big batch dinners carnitas
The Modern Proper 
42/50

Slow-Cooker Crispy Carnitas

This tender, fall-off-the-bone meat is ideal for tacos, sandwiches and even with fried eggs.

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chicken tomato corn skillet big batch recipes
PHOTO: LIZ ANDREW/STYLING: ERIN MCDOWELL
43/50

30-Minute Creamy Chicken, Corn and Tomato Skillet

Just a handful of ingredients and three simple steps.

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drunken noodles big batch recipe
So Much Food 
44/50

Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao) with Chicken

Who needs takeout? Not you. 

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oven baked riced broccoli cauliflower rissotto big batch recipes
Cotter Crunch 
45/50

Oven Baked Riced Broccoli Cauliflower Risotto

Meatless never looked so good. 

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chicken enchilada casserole big batch recipes
Gimme Some Oven
46/50

Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Wrap each square in tinfoil, store it in the fridge, then pop it in the oven when you’re ready to eat.

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zoodle stir fry big bath recipes
PHOTO: LIZ ANDREW/STYLING: ERIN MCDOWELL
47/50

Zoodle Stir-Fry

Spice up your weeknights.

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veg gumbo big batch recipes
Gimme Some Oven
48/50

Vegetarian Gumbo

Close your eyes and you’re in New Orleans.

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skillet gnocchi braccoli rabe big batch recipes
PHOTO: LIZ ANDREW/STYLING: ERIN MCDOWELL
 
 

 

49/50

Skillet Gnocchi with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe

Lucky for you, it only takes 30 minutes.

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Additional reporting by Alexandra Hough

Jade Noodles big batch recipes
Feasting at Home
50/50

Jade Noodles

Pile on the veggies.

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