I need ideas for a main dish for 100 people that won't cost an arm and a leg!?

Question

I was thinking meatloaf, is that corny? It is an anniversary party.

Answer 1

just make a roast dinner.

Answer 2

The best, easiest, and award winning tastiest.

CHOPPED PORK SANDWICHES

1 6-7 lb Pork Roast (Boston Butt/Shoulder)

Demon Pig BBQ Rub

2 bottles "Demon Pig BBQ Sauce"

Trim Excess fat from roast. Sprinkle with Demon Pig BBQ Rub.

Cook on grill with indirect heat at 225/250 degrees for 6 hours to an internal temp of 160 degrees. (This can be done in an oven or bbq smoker.)

Place in pan with 1/2 cup water, cover and place back on heat for one hour to finish (190F internal temp. Remove from heat, let stand 30 minutes. Careful uncover. Let stand an additional 15 minutes.

Pull and chop meat to just under bite size pieces.

Warm "Demon Pig BBQ Sauce" slightly and mix thoroughly until lightly covered throughout meat. Serve additional sauce warm on the side.

Serve on buns with your favorite sides.

Answer 3

Meatloaf is not corny at all, but maybe you should consider chicken leg quarters, go to your local megamart (bj's, costco, or sam's) and you can usually pick up a big bag for cheap,

place them on a sheet tray and bake them in the oven.

Answer 4

Spaghetti or Chicken or Both

Answer 5

meat loaf is good, but then you'll also have to make mashed potatoes for all those people! ....  I used to make chili, green salad and cornbread when we had our annual holiday parties (400-700 people) ......You could even do a pot of vegetarian chili, if any vegetarians are coming...

Answer 6

Meat-loaf of barbucued chicken.

Answer 7

Spaghetti.

Answer 8

i would get a few whole filet migon tenderloins and slice them really thin once cooked..

its fancy and easy

Answer 9

Baked ziti or lasagna would be good, esp if you make a couple loaves of fancy garlic bread to go with it (101cookbooks.com has a good recipe for that).

Answer 10

i love meatloaf send me some :).anyways how about Romain Noodles chicken or beef. :)))))))))))))))))))))))))

Answer 11

How about some kind of paella? or maybe a big pie?x

Answer 12

You can buy large bags of frozen meatballs, they come in all different sizes.Restaurant supply stores, Sams Club,Costco will have them. They will also have cans of sauces. Sweet and sour, Swedish meatball sauce,or a marinara sauce are the most popular.This would be "meatloaf "like,but maybe a little more " partyish". You could also make a glaze of ketchup,mustard and brown sugar if you really want the meatloaf flavor.Enjoy!

Answer 13

Hamburgers and hot dogs.  Sandwiches.  Meatloaf, icky.

Answer 14

Fish Dish? Pan fried fillet (freshwater barra etc...CHUNKY!) topped with asparagus shoots and covered in a tangy lemon and cheese sauce! Cheap and easy!

Answer 15

spaghetti

Answer 16

Chicken Parmesan.

Buy frozen precooked breaded chicken b*****s/fingers and put onto trays with some prego type sauce-- not too much sauce.  Warm in an oven with shredded pizza cheese on top. Grease the pan well and put a thin layer of spaghetti sauce on the bottom.  Bake at 350 until the cheese is melted and the chicken is warmed through. Figure about 6oz cooked chicken per person.

Then make some spaghetti on the side with some store bought garlic bread.  Portion 2 oz dry spaghetti per person and 1/2 cup tomato sauce.  

You can cook the spaghetti well ahead of time and store it for up to three days.  Just add some oil to it after it is cooked to keep it from sticking to itself.  Then just put it into boiling water for about one minute and drain before serving.

Then have salad and you are all set.

I use to cook for 100 everyday.

Answer 17

Meatloaf is awesome. . . . you might want to consider a few main dish selections.  A standing rib roast, pork tenderloins are excellent, and maybe some fried chicken.

Answer 18

Go with a pasta dish.

Answer 19

meatballs in sauce--simple frozen meatballs in a crock pot of three

Answer 20

Make a pasta. Lots of people may not like meatloaf, and really, that would be hard to serve for that many people. Pasta and salad is easiest, and still nice.