What main entree or dish is good to serve 45 people?

Question

Something economical yet good tasting when cooked for so many people..thanx--

Answer 1

Stews are a good choice for a large crowd. That may sound too plain and simple but consider that the classic French dish, Boeuf Bourguignon, is really just stew.

There's a good recipe for it here:http://frenchfood.about.com/od/regionalcuisine/r/bouefbourg.htm

Make it the centerpiece of a French themed dinner party.


Start off with some crudités (carrot and celery sticks, some broccoli and cauliflower florets, etc) served with aioli (garlic mayonnaise).

Serve the Boeuf Bourguignon with a simple green salad with a homemade vinaigrette dressing for your main course.

Then serve a cheese course and some fresh fruit in lieu of dessert or make the French classic Peach Melba (peach halves with vanilla ice cream and some raspberry jam thinned out with a tiny bit of brandy or water drizzled over the top.)

Answer 2

I had a gathering of 40 lb last year and made BBQ pork. A 14 lb pork butt made enough to feed an army...and I made brats to go with it. We had BBQ pork for days and then I still had to freeze some. It's a standing joke in our house that none of us will eat BBQ pork again!! Anyway, a 14lb butt at a Sam's club or something is VERY inexpensive.

Chili is also easy, inexpensive, can be made ahead and stays warm in a crockpot. Serve it with lots of toppings to make it special: sour cream, grated cheddar, tortilla chips, etc.

I know chicken breasts aren't cheap, but if you can get a really good deal on a family sized package, the recipe that follows is probably my favorite chicken recipe. You can make it in a few 9x13 glass baking dishes and it goes with so many different sides. My mom made this for about 50 people at my graduation (a VERY long time ago!!). I would factor 2-3 pieces per person (so 1/2 - 3/4 of a FULL chicken breast...that's both halves).

Bacon Wrapped Chicken with Cream Sauce
6 boned, skinless chicken breasts, quartered (4 pieces per full breast)
1/8 lb dried beef
12 whole strips of bacon, cut in half or 24 whole slices
1 can cream of chicken soup
½ - ¾ cup sour cream

Spray cake pan or baking dish with non-stick spray
Mix sour cream and soup in medium bowl. Spoon a small amount in the bottom of the dish.
Wrap each piece of chicken first in bacon and then in a piece of beef (the amount of bacon you use depends on your preference.). Arrange in baking dish.
Spoon remaining soup mixture over chicken.
Bake at 350 degrees for 2-1/2 to 3 hours (1 hour covered and the remaining time uncovered).

Answer 3

As some have posted, spaghetti is easy and not much more trouble for a large group.

Chili is one of my favorites and can either be poured out, ready made from a can or even from scratch with not too much more work. A small team can whip out loads of garlic bread and salad for side dishes.

Answer 4

How about roasting a huge turkey or making a lasagna or something. While I'm on it....Spaghetti and Meatballs is a low cost meal and can feed a lot of people. Also- Chicken fettuccini alfredo might be a good one. What kind of event is this for?

Answer 5

Stew. Lots of veggies, crushed tomatos, some potatos and LEAN meat. Cook it LARGE pot (10+ Gallons) for at least 8 hours on low temp.

Get a catering book from library on how to cook for so many people.

Answer 6

Chili
It is pretty much dump and wait recipe. It keeps warm and tastes even better over time and all you have to do is make sure there are plenty of add-on
Diced onion
Cheese
rice
macaroni noodles
red pepper flakes for people who like a spicer chili

Answer 7

A veg is a plant or part of a grow used as food

Answer 8

Both are good for you, each fruit/vegetable has different vitamins. And so as more variety, as better. Vegetables have generally less sugar than fruits.

Answer 9

Penne a la vodka is always popular at parties. Chicken marsala is also a good choice.

Answer 10

Fried Chix or Pasta