Christmas party meals for a crowd

This list of budget meals for large families is tested and approved by a picky family of 8, with a Mom who ain't got time for complicated recipes.

Whether it's a birthday celebration, dinner party or any old weeknight, these big-batch recipes and crowd-pleasing dishes come together in no time to feed the whole crew. Plus, many can be made ahead for meal prep or to freeze for future busy evenings.

Maybe it’s getting a head start with just the main course or something sweet for dessert, or perhaps you prefer to get the bulk of the meal done ahead of time. From the appetizers to the main course to the sides and dessert, we’re sharing more than 30 recipes for festive make-ahead Christmas dinner.

Christmas dips, delicious main courses, easy side dishes, yummy desserts. You will find it all on this Christmas party food list. Save your favorites and never question what you are bringing to the next Christmas potluck party. So many of these Christmas potluck recipes are make-ahead which is sometimes a MUST in my book.

Here you can find my favorite make-ahead Christmas Appetizers to feed a crowd. These easy-to-make Christmas appetizer 15 ideas will keep your holiday party moving.

These delicious and easy casseroles make Christmas Eve a breeze, even when the entire extended family comes to visit.

Plan the perfect holiday party with these easy Buffet Menu Ideas! Spend less time in the kitchen and more time with family and friends by cooking up favorites on this buffet foods list. Simple buffet ideas make menu planning for crowd feeding recipes easy! #SundaySupper #buffetideas #buffet #holidaymenu #holidayfood #easyrecipes #recipecollection #holidays #thanksgiving #christmas #easter #dinners

Stress less about the cost of your large family gathering this season with these budget friendly holiday recipes that feed a crowd.

Feed the whole family (and a few more!) with these delicious dinner recipes that serve 12 or more! Cooking for a crowd has never been tastier!

Need to feed a large crowd? I've got a big list of recipes and ideas to share that have worked very well for me!