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Cheap Party Food for a Crowd

A collection of budget-friendly recipes perfect for feeding a large group without breaking the bank.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 20 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dips and Spreads
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 cup guacamole
  • 1 cup hummus
Finger Foods
  • 30 pieces mini meatballs store-bought or homemade
  • 20 pieces chicken wings buffalo or BBQ style
  • 2 cups vegetable sticks carrots, celery, cucumber
  • 1 cup cheese cubes assorted cheeses
Baked Goods
  • 2 loaves French bread sliced
  • 1 cup butter melted for garlic bread
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
Desserts
  • 2 boxes brownie mix plus ingredients for preparation
  • 1 gallon ice cream variety of flavors

Method
 

Prepare Dips
  1. In separate bowls, combine sour cream, salsa, guacamole, and hummus. Serve with chips and vegetable sticks.
Cook Finger Foods
  1. Cook mini meatballs and chicken wings according to package instructions or your recipe. Arrange on a platter.
Make Garlic Bread
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Mix melted butter and garlic powder, brush onto sliced French bread, and bake for 10-15 minutes until golden.
Bake Brownies
  1. Prepare brownie mix according to package instructions. Bake and cut into squares for serving.
Serve Desserts
  1. Scoop ice cream into bowls or cups for serving alongside brownies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This menu is designed to be easy to prepare and serve, making it ideal for parties and gatherings.

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