Pot luck with a bunch of car guys?!?

Question

I just got invited to a house warming party this Saturday for some friends and we were asked to take something because it's a pot luck. The people that will be going are all a bunch of guys that work on cars all the time and I'm sure there are more then a few that will be picky eaters! So I'm stuck on what to bring or make. I'm looking for something fairly inexpensive and easy to make. I'd rather not just buy something, I'd like to make it and have ppl go mmm and ooh and ahh lol. Any ideas?

Answer 1

Sloppy Joes

Toasted buns

Big salad

Wedge sliced potatoes.

Mild chicken wings

A sliced watermelon

Brownies.

Mild Chicken wings :

Chicken wings cut into two pieces

Cranberry sauce from a can

Russian or other RED salad dressing- not fat free.Kraft Catalina works well too.

Dry onion soup.

Mix up the soup mix, the cranberries and the dressing.Add wings.Cook covered in a 325 oven.

http://www.wish-bone.com/Dressings/1388/...

Answer 2

Looks great with a clear punch bowl

Punch Bowl Cake -  Garnish wih whole strawberries and whipped topping

http://www.cooks.com/rec/doc/0,193,14416...

Scratch made Banana pudding- made in one of those clear pedastal bowls-top with cookie crumbs

(The Recipe on the Nilla vanilla wafers is good and not nearly as sweet as cooked pudding  mixes.  Always use real vanilla flavoring.)

Pie--peanut butter, apple, cherry, or  pumpkin (Fancy up the crusts)

Cold Oven Pound Cake

Potato Salad

Cream cheese and hot pepper jelly on brown bread tidbits.

Brownies w/wo nuts-- Can  be decorated

Homemade cold pressed mints--takes time but not a lot of cash

Answer 3

These meatballs are delicious and easy to make. I make them all the time for my hubby and his friends and theres never anything left in the pan. Trust me- you wont dissapoint.

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Cocktail-Me...

Answer 4

chili

Answer 5

GUYS LOVE

CHILI

SHEPHERDS PIE

MAC AND CHEESE

BAKED BEANS WITH SMOKIES

Answer 6

1. Small meat balls browned....then put a jar of grape or currant jelly and a bottle of cocktail sauce on them and let them simmer down till the sauce is gooey......you could also add a half of a can of whole cranberry sauce. Put a toothpick in each one.

2. Deviled eggs

3. Make up a sub sandwich and slice in 2 inch pieces.

4. Coctail sausages......1 small jar of picante sauce.......1 small bottle of regular bbq sauce......simmer for about an hour or more to get the flavor into the coctail sausages.

5. Jalapenos cut the long way.......take out the seeds......put in the oven on a cookie sheet........bake at 325 until they start to roast and are soft...chill jalapenos....fill with grated cheddar cheese that has been mixed with some pimentos out of a jar........and a little mayonaise.

6.  Jalapenos cut the long way.....take out the seeds....put some cream cheese in each one......wrap 1/2 piece of bacon around it, secure with tooth pick......wrap in foil........put on the barbee or in the oven until the bacon is cooked.  Can be served hot or cold.

Answer 7

try this recipe there is a calculator to up the recipe to how many servings you will have. It says to use a 9X13 pan but I use those huge foil ones that you do a turkey in. I leave out the onion, salt, pepper, and cream of chicken soup. I subsitute the cream of chicken for cream of mushroom. Sometimes all I do is use cream of mushroom.  Its quick and easy. Its faster to let the potatos thaw out and its better to use frozen than fresh. When it bubbles its ready. I usually end up cooking mine when it is a really large quantity for 2 to 3 hours. And I don't add the topping until the last 30 minutes of cooking so it doesn't burn. I tried it out at a family reunion of very picky eaters and didn't have any leftovers.

http://www.recipetips.com/recipe-cards/t...

Answer 8

pizza strips

Answer 9

How about bratwurst or kielbasa in sauerkraut?  That is pretty easy, inexpensive, and you can make it in a crockpot for easy transport.  Bring long rolls on the side so people can make a sandwich if they want.

Answer 10

BBQ little smokies are always good to eat.

my second fav is hot wings

Answer 11

Twice baked potatoes I love these and my boyfriend and all his football friends love them too i use smaller potatoes and add chopped cooked bacon to the recipe below