Cooking for a crowd can be both exciting and daunting. Whether you’re hosting a family party, a neighborhood potluck, or a casual dinner with friends, having a collection of recipes that can easily be scaled for a crowd can make the experience much more enjoyable and stress-free. Big batch cooking not only saves time but also ensures you have enough delicious food to satisfy everyone. Not only do these already serve about 8 people, you can use the recipe multiplying feature on our recipe pages to scale them even more!

 

Mexican Street Corn Dip

Take your tastebuds on a flavorful journey! We’ve taken all the flavors of eloté, or Mexican street corn, and turned it into an irresistible dip that is served bubbling hot and adorned with our tamed sliced jalapenos and pickled red onions!

 

Pimiento Cheese Dip

Pimiento Cheese Dip is a creamy, cheesy southern staple and a fantastic, tasty spread that is the hit of every party.

 

Kalamata and White Bean Dip

The combination of creamy white beans and flavorful, cabernet marinated Kalamata olives is the new pairing of the century! This easy, vegetarian dip comes together in seconds and is the perfect way to have guilt-free snacking, all summer long!

 

Orzo Pasta Salad

This Orzo Pasta Salad is the perfect dish to make when you need something that won’t heat up the kitchen during the warm summer months. Crunchy vegetables, creamy feta, delicious Mezzetta® products and a tangy Lemon Dressing elevate this easy summer salad into something extraordinary.

 

Pizza Party Bread

Store-bought biscuit dough, Artisan Ingredients® Pizza Sauce, mozzarella, parmesan, and pepperoni team up to create this fun and interactive new take on pizza. Baked in a Bundt pan, we like to serve it with a warm bowl of our pizza sauce placed right in the middle. A fun, easy to make recipe, that the whole family can bake and enjoy together!

 

Easy Mediterranean Egg Bites

These fluffy, Mediterranean egg bites are packed with a blend of tomatoes, spinach, feta, roasted red peppers and kalamata olives, making them a quick and easy on-the-go breakfast option!

 

Sausage Sandwiches with Peppers and Onions

Saucy sausage hoagies smothered in peppers and onions are a staple at every Italian American street fair! We’ve found a way to make them in this easy one pot recipe, so that now they can be a staple on your weekly dinner table too!

 

Springy Pesto Pea and Artichoke Pasta

Celebrate spring with our Pesto, Pea, and Artichoke Pasta! This one-pot dish combines al dente pasta with our basil pesto, sweet green peas, grilled artichoke hearts and umami-packed sun-ripened dried tomatoes that will leave your taste buds wanting more with every bite!

 

Cherry Basil Sangria

Need a refreshing cocktail to serve to your guests this summer? Look no further than this delicious  Cherry Basil Sangria. Our Mezzetta® Maraschino Cherries and sliced strawberries are paired with fresh basil leaves, white rum and Sauvignon Blanc, for a refreshing, fragrant cocktail that everyone will enjoy!

 

Spicy Watermelon Margaritas

This pitcher of blended watermelon margaritas is the perfect vibrant and refreshing cocktail to enjoy during the warm weather months! Our Sliced Hot Jalapenos give this margarita its signature kick.

 

Not only do these vibrant recipes offer convenience and simplicity, but they also ensure that every guest leaves satisfied and impressed. So, the next time you find yourself preparing for a crowd, remember these recipes, just open some Mezzetta and make memorable moments shared over a delicious meal. Happy cooking!