What are inexpensive side dishes that can be made in large quantities?!


Question: What are inexpensive side dishes that can be made in large quantities!?
giving a party this weekend- need help with side dishes- what can i make in bulk that won't cost too much!?Www@FoodAQ@Com


Answers:
Ceasar salad
Green bean & cherry tomatoe salad
CornWww@FoodAQ@Com

Anything with pasta!. This is a really easy recipe that goes over well with everyone!. Boil 2 large boxes of ziti until they are almost done!. Mix this with 1 1/2 large bottles of tomato sauce, 1 bag of sliced pepperoni, and 1 large bag of mozz!. cheese!. Bake covered for about 1/2 hour!. Then sprinkle some parm cheese on top and pop back in the oven for about 15 minutes!. I have dressed this up with fresh basil, olives, peppers, ricotta cheese, and/or artichoke hearts!. This is just the basic recipe!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

pasta salad, old favorite macaroni salad
kidney bean salad
jello salads are always a hit, here is a great recipe:

Cherry coke Salad (Jane) this serves 12 so double or triple accordingly!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.
1 can (20 oz!.) crushed pineapple
? c!. water
2 pkg!. (3 oz!. each) cherry gelatin
1 can (21 oz!.) cherry pie filling
? c!. cola

Drain pineapple (save pineapple for later)
In a saucepan bring pineapple juice and water to a boil
Add gelatin, whisk till dissolved!. Stir in pie filling and cola!. Pour into serving bowl and refrigerate until slightly thick!. Fold in pineapple, refrigerate until firmWww@FoodAQ@Com

I've made all of these for large parties!.
Beans in a very large roaster pan!.
Veggies in largest Tupperware bowl I could find!.
Dip in crock pot!.


OLD SETTLER’S BEANS
(Can be doubled - tripled - etc!.)

INGREDIENTS:
1/2 lb!. ground beef
1/2 lb!. bacon
1 chopped onion
Brown in skillet and drain excess grease!.

ADD:
16 oz!. can Red Kidney Beans (drained)
24 oz!. can Pork & Beans (drained)
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup Catsup
2 TBLS!. Molasses
1/2 tsp!. dry mustard

Mix Thoroughly !
Cook in a crock pot until!.!.!.hot!.!.!.hot!.!.!.hot!


MARINATED VEGGIE SALAD
(Best if made the day before!. Can be doubled -tripled -etc!.)
1 lb!. can French style green beans
1 lb!. can small peas
1 lb!. can white corn
1 - 4oz!. jar pimento (chopped)
1 cup shopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 cup sugar (I used artificial sweetener)
2/3 cup vinegar (I used red wine vinegar)
1/2 cup cooking oil
1 tsp!. salt
1 tsp!. pepper

1!.)Pour green beans, peas, corn & pimento in a colander to drain over a
large bowl!. Discard 1 1/2 cups of liquid!. (more or less, depending on how soupy you wan it to be!.!.!.!.!.don't like it soupy!.)
2!.)Put veggies in a large bowl and fold in onions, celery and green
peppers!.
3!.)Mix together thoroughly the remaining ingredients and toss with
veggies!.
4!.)Cover and let sit over night in refrigerator!. (The longer it marinates the better!.)
NOTE: You could add some colorful Wacky Mac pasta!.

CHICKEN FAJITA DIP

MIX TOGETHER THOROUGHLY:

1 (10 3/4oz!.) can Cream of Chicken Soup
1/2 cup sour cream
3/4 cup salsa
2 cups colby/jack shredded cheese
Hint:
Can be served cold or warm!.
Can be doubled, tripled!.!.!.!.etc!.
Excellent for a large crowdWww@FoodAQ@Com

Cole Slaw!. If you buy cabbage yourself and shred it, and by some Marzetti's then it is really cheap!. It is a bit more expensive but much easier to buy the pre-made bagged stuff!.

Pasta Salad!. Get the tri-color spirals and some good bottled Italian dressing, some shredded mozzarella at minimum!.!.!.!.it's really good if you add some chopped red and green peppers, pepperoni, red onion, and artichoke hearts!.

Those are easy to make in bulk and not too expensive!.

p!.s!.- where is my invitation!?!?Www@FoodAQ@Com

This does not sound that great, but this is really good and only take a few cans of veggies!.

Green Bean and Pea Salad

1/2 cup vinegar
1/2 cup oil
1 tbsp salt
2/3 cup sugar (or equal to taste)
1 can french sliced green beans
1 can baby peas
1 onion sliced thinly and diced
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped green peppers
1 small jar of chopped pimentos

Combine oil and vinegar
Pour over rest of ingredients
Refrigerate overnight
Drain before servingWww@FoodAQ@Com

Rice and veggies!.
Boil the rice, steaming a bag of frozen veggies over the top, and mix together!.
Place into bowls and cover!.
Keep warm in the oven!.
Before serving, fluff up with a pair of forks!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

potato salad (if it's cold they'll love it)
cole slaw (can be used alone or on sandwiches like hot dogs)
3-bean salad (check the can to see what's in it then make your own)Www@FoodAQ@Com

grains!. anything grains!. they can be bought in bulk very inexpensively!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

Mash potato's
Veggies
bread
you can do pasta it can go either wayWww@FoodAQ@Com

Pasta w/herb butter or lemon butter
Rice (a variety of inexpensive kinds)Www@FoodAQ@Com

Pasta salad, Deviled Eggs, JelloWww@FoodAQ@Com

mashed potatoes, rice, mac and cheese, green beans, corn, salad (big pile)

:)Www@FoodAQ@Com

jamaican rice and peas
buttered noodles
salad
chicken wingsWww@FoodAQ@Com





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