Party food?

**Ashley01** · 09-08-2011, 09:36 AM

It's dds birthday next weekend and her party is from 11-2, what are some ideas for food that won't break the bank. I was planning hot dogs, a pasta salad, chips, fruit tray, veggie tray, and then cake/ice cream. But there's going to be anywhere from 40-60 people there I'll know more this weekend when numbers are confirmed. Ideas please!

**my4littlebuffaloes** · 09-08-2011, 09:45 AM

What about a big bowl of popcorn or pretzels? Also, could you get a watermelon to cut up? That always makes a lot of food. Or a pot of baked beans would feed a crowd. Have fun!

**Libby** · 09-08-2011, 09:48 AM

Wow 40-60 people?! How old is your son turning?

**Ashley01** · 09-08-2011, 09:53 AM

My dd will be turning 3, and that's if everyone shows up there's a few people invited then I know more then likely won't be coming. I expect it to be closer to 40 people.

**shoiji** · 09-08-2011, 09:56 AM

Baked ziti. What you have planned sounds like more than enough. If people offer to bring something say yes that would be great and to bring whatever they would like.

**Libby** · 09-08-2011, 10:59 AM

I was wondering if your son's parents were invited to the party as well or it was going to be that many kids!

I second the idea of allowing others to bring something if offered but what about food for grown ups as well? Homemade pizza cut into squares vs traditional pie wedges. Veggies & homemade bean dip. Basic garden salad. Bruschetta. Asian noodle salad. Meatballs or wings? Deviled eggs?

**Sophia** · 09-08-2011, 01:17 PM

You can buy a 4 pkg of can biscuts(the layered one you can pull apart) around 2.26-2.88 for the 4 cans. 10 biscuts in each can. you pull each biscut apart makes 20 for 1 can. 1 jar of pizza sauce you can get store brand or the ragu here is about 1.28 . 1 pkg of shed cheese. put about a tsp or 1 1/2 tsp sauce per biscut and sprinkle a little cheese and bake as directed on can biscuts. I made 40 of these the other night and they were gone quickly. TC