{"id":1032,"date":"2013-08-01T21:01:37","date_gmt":"2013-08-02T01:01:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/suzistrauss.com\/?p=1032"},"modified":"2013-08-01T21:01:37","modified_gmt":"2013-08-02T01:01:37","slug":"10-budget-friendly-potluck-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/worpal.com\/susiestrauss\/2013\/08\/01\/10-budget-friendly-potluck-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Budget Friendly Potluck Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nIt’s\u00a0potluck\u00a0time again. \u00a0This weekend we celebrate the service of our military and in doing so many of us attend or host a potluck. \u00a0Many people are on limited budget and can’t afford to spend upwards of $40 and $50 to go to a potluck. \u00a0I’ve put together a list of ideas that will feed a crowd and won’t rob\u00a0your\u00a0pocket book.<\/p>\n

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  1. Big pot of chili<\/strong> – toss some inexpensive beans in the crock pot with some tomato sauce and chili\u00a0seasoning, add a pound of ground beef and you’re all set. \u00a0You can even be fancy and get some corn bread mix and\u00a0serve\u00a0it along side.<\/li>\n
  2. Pasta Bake\u00a0<\/strong> – pasta can be bought for pennies. Get a few pounds of your favorite shape, cook till al dente and toss with\u00a0your\u00a0favorite sauce. \u00a0Pour it into a big\u00a0casserole\u00a0dish and sprinkle it with cheese. Easy Peasy.<\/li>\n
  3. Baked Bean Casserole<\/strong> – again beans are cheap. \u00a0Toss them together with onions, celery, brown sugar, dried\u00a0mustard, tomato\u00a0sauce\u00a0and a bit of\u00a0barbecue\u00a0sauce and you’re all set.<\/li>\n
  4. Delived Eggs<\/strong> – a dozen will usually run you under $2. Add your favorite\u00a0mayonnaise\u00a0and seasonings.<\/li>\n
  5. Homemade Bread<\/strong>\u00a0– fresh baked bread is always a hit anywhere and you can make a loaf for under $1!<\/li>\n
  6. Corn Chowder<\/strong> – buy your favorite creamy potato soup mix (Bear Creek makes an excellent one) and add frozen corn. \u00a0Everyone will think it’s made from scratch. \u00a0Simple, cheap and easy.<\/li>\n
  7. Cupcakes –\u00a0<\/strong> are cheap and easy to make look impressive.<\/li>\n
  8. Hummus\u00a0<\/strong>– beans again… garbanzo beans, a little tahini , olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper and you have a winner.<\/li>\n
  9. Melon Skewers<\/strong> – some honey dew and cantaloupe scooped into perfect spheres served on a stick are a nice light choice.<\/li>\n
  10. Baked Potato Bar\u00a0<\/strong> – a big bag of russets goes a long way with a dollop of sour cream and chives.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    It’s\u00a0potluck\u00a0time again. \u00a0This weekend we celebrate the service of our military and in doing so many of us attend or host a potluck. \u00a0Many people are on limited budget and can’t afford to spend upwards of $40 and $50 to go to a potluck. \u00a0I’ve put together a list of ideas that will feed a … <\/p>\n

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