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nursemama23 · 12-30-2012, 07:24 AM

We are having a family get together next weekend for DDs 9th birthday, we also will have a 2 week old at that time (have 4 kiddos total) so want to do something easy as far as food. I've decided to do a potluck and I'll make the main course along with cake. I was thinking something in the crockpot, maybe meatballs with marinara sauce but not sure. Any easy ideas that don't cost a fortune?

kimb96 · 12-30-2012, 07:32 AM

I do barbeque chicken a lot for potlucks. Super easy! Just put a bunch of boneless chicken breasts in the crockpot with a bottle of bbq sauce. Cook on high for 4 hours. Then shred the chicken with a couple of forks, add more bbq sauce if you need to and serve on buns.

raisingcropsandbabies · 12-30-2012, 07:34 AM

White Chicken Chili is always yummy this time of year.

Lasagna is fast and easy in the crockpot.

cblurose · 12-30-2012, 07:37 AM

I know the combo sounds weird but trust me they are delish.

http://www.thecountrycook.net/2011/0...ow-cooker.html

*Katherine* · 12-30-2012, 07:56 AM

Mac & Cheese can be done in the crockpot and it's pretty good. Also, little smokies simply covered in brown sugar (usually only takes 1-2 hours for the sugar to melt down on low and it's really yummy!)

slimy72 · 12-30-2012, 08:12 AM

We did a "soup bar" once for a family party and it was good. I think we had three crockpots full of a different soup each, then everyone brought potluck sides to go with it. You could also do chili in the crock pot, throw a bunch of baked potatoes in the oven, and get some other toppings for a baked potato bar.

Fryedaddy · 12-30-2012, 07:24 PM

The easiest, cheapest and yummiest crowd pleaser I use is ground streak sandwiches. Just put ground chuck in crockpot with 1/2 cup water per pound of chuck. Cook on low checking and chopping up meat. Add flour about 30'min before serving. I do around a tablespoon per pound. I also add powdered milk and salt and pepper while cooking. Let guests serve themselves with buns, tomato, mustard, slaw, mayo. Everyone always raves about it andits so easy. Leftovers freeze well too so I always cook extra to stash.

ThreeLittleLovies · 01-15-2013, 04:24 PM

You can put hotdogs in a crockpot. Just add water as it evaporates.

hbee · 01-16-2013, 06:23 AM

Pulled pork!

TinaDeanette · 01-16-2013, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cblurose

I know the combo sounds weird but trust me they are delish.

http://www.thecountrycook.net/2011/0...ow-cooker.html

Totally do this!!! It's amazing!

12-30-2012, 07:24 AM	#1
nursemama23 Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fairfield PA Posts: 970 Ratings: 22 Feedback: 100%	Crockpot idea for a crowd We are having a family get together next weekend for DDs 9th birthday, we also will have a 2 week old at that time (have 4 kiddos total) so want to do something easy as far as food. I've decided to do a potluck and I'll make the main course along with cake. I was thinking something in the crockpot, maybe meatballs with marinara sauce but not sure. Any easy ideas that don't cost a fortune? __________________ Married to Mike~ Proud mama to Mackenzie (11), Madelynn (8) ,Marleigh (14months), and expecting We are a family

12-30-2012, 07:32 AM	#2
kimb96 Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 4,611 Ratings: 41 Feedback: 100%	Re: Crockpot idea for a crowd I do barbeque chicken a lot for potlucks. Super easy! Just put a bunch of boneless chicken breasts in the crockpot with a bottle of bbq sauce. Cook on high for 4 hours. Then shred the chicken with a couple of forks, add more bbq sauce if you need to and serve on buns. __________________ Kim Mama to Ethan

12-30-2012, 07:34 AM	#3
raisingcropsandbabies Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 1,104 Ratings: 1 Feedback: 100%	Re: Crockpot idea for a crowd White Chicken Chili is always yummy this time of year. Lasagna is fast and easy in the crockpot.

12-30-2012, 07:37 AM	#4
cblurose Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: OH Posts: 4,040 Ratings: 690 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Crockpot idea for a crowd I know the combo sounds weird but trust me they are delish. http://www.thecountrycook.net/2011/0...ow-cooker.html __________________ Carrie, Mom to 7, ages 13, 12, 10, 8, 6, 3 and 6 months www.mylittlebuttons.com Get polymailers and other mailing supplies here... http://www.diaperswappers.com/forum/...d.php?t=659389

12-30-2012, 07:56 AM	#5
Katherine Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 10,082 Ratings: 250 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Crockpot idea for a crowd Mac & Cheese can be done in the crockpot and it's pretty good. Also, little smokies simply covered in brown sugar (usually only takes 1-2 hours for the sugar to melt down on low and it's really yummy!) __________________ Katherine ♥ Kevin 123003 Mommy to Mia Rose 1.4.06, Elizabeth Adeline 9.21.07 & William Paul 10.18.12

01-16-2013, 06:23 AM	#9
hbee Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PA Posts: 4,478 Ratings: 111 Feedback: 100%	Re: Crockpot idea for a crowd Pulled pork! __________________ Holly, married to my wonderful DH 7-28-06 The Bear, 9/11. Doin' the (coo coo) pigeon... or swagbucks, or, perhaps even plink.