Need food Ideas for a Blockparty we are having

What can I make that will be ok outside for a few hours??

Re: Need food Ideas for a Blockparty we are having

Taco Salad

1 lb ground beef
Grated cheddar cheese (1 package)
Lettuce – shredded – I don’t use that much just enough to add flavor
1 jar of salsa
1 bottle of Catalina dressing
Tortilla chips

Do not mix the ingredients until you are at the event you are serving!

Brown ground beef and store in tupperware until ready to use.

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, cheese, lettuce and salsa.

Crumble tortilla chips while still in bag. Combine the tortilla chips to the ground beef mixture and then gradually add catalina dressing. (Add dressing right before ready to serve so it doesm't get to soggy)
When it’s reach a nice consistency, serve with chips or alone.

Broccoli Salad

Mix Night Before

2 cups mayo
2 tbls wine vinegar
¾ cups sugar

Salad

2 heads broccoli
1 ½ lbs sharp cheddar
1 ½ lbs bacon fried & crumbled
2 small red onions

Mix together and serve

Message edited 7/8/2010 8:17:44 AM.

Re: Need food Ideas for a Blockparty we are having

Were having a block party too and I was just talking about ideas for things to make that can be outside for a while.

I'm going to make a pasta with veggies salad (no cheese). Just boil pasta, cook frozen mixed veggies, mix together, add a can or two of olives and toss with olive oil, salt & pepper.
Also going to make a "german" potato salad. Boil potatoes, peel and chop into chunks, I add roasted red peppers and toss with olive oil, S&P.

I'm also thinking of using sterno trays and instead of filling the bottom try with water and heating, I was going to put ice and then place the smaller trays of food on top to keep it cool.

I plan on making everything the day before and keep in the fridge so it's cold when I put it out.

Re: Need food Ideas for a Blockparty we are having

BROCCOLI-BACON-CHEESE SALAD

2 large bunches raw broccoli, cut into flowerets
1 lb. bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 c. grated Cheddar cheese
1/2 sweet onion, finely chopped
1/2 c. sugar
2 tbsp. wine vinegar
1 c. mayonnaise

Mix mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar together. Add onion, bacon and cheese. Pour over broccoli in 9 x 13 pan. Stir until broccoli is lightly coated. Chill a few hours.


ETA: Just saw someone above me posted this. Great minds think alike

Message edited 7/8/2010 1:33:09 PM.

Re: Need food Ideas for a Blockparty we are having

sounds good ladies thanks

Re: Need food Ideas for a Blockparty we are having

Posted by MikesWife

BROCCOLI-BACON-CHEESE SALAD

2 large bunches raw broccoli, cut into flowerets
1 lb. bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 c. grated Cheddar cheese
1/2 sweet onion, finely chopped
1/2 c. sugar
2 tbsp. wine vinegar
1 c. mayonnaise

Mix mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar together. Add onion, bacon and cheese. Pour over broccoli in 9 x 13 pan. Stir until broccoli is lightly coated. Chill a few hours.


ETA: Just saw someone above me posted this. Great minds think alike

Re: Need food Ideas for a Blockparty we are having

Chicken Wings (BBQ or Buffalo)
Hot dogs wrapped in Crescent rolls