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Recipe for pot luck dinner at work

Midmod — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 23:19:54 GMT

Does anyone have a great recipe for me to take to work that i can make the day before, that is ok to sit in the fridge overnight and won't be too much work to make since I'll be doing a full week's workload and going to school part time as well. I have plenty of Pyrex glass baking dishes. I have an instant pot, slow cooker. I live in Georgia so comfort foods are always welcome 😁.
Does anyone have any recipes to recommend? I can't think of anything! I only cook for two so we usually just cook whatever, no real time spent in the kitchen prepping and experimenting with dishes. I just never have anyone to cook for except at the holidays. Thank you in advance!

Re: Recipe for pot luck dinner at work

Sooner — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 23:26:32 GMT

@Midmod wrote:
Does anyone have a great recipe for me to take to work that i can make the day before, that is ok to sit in the fridge overnight and won't be too much work to make since I'll be doing a full week's workload and going to school part time as well. I have plenty of Pyrex glass baking dishes. I have an instant pot, slow cooker. I live in Georgia so comfort foods are always welcome 😁.
Does anyone have any recipes to recommend? I can't think of anything! I only cook for two so we usually just cook whatever, no real time spent in the kitchen prepping and experimenting with dishes. I just never have anyone to cook for except at the holidays. Thank you in advance!

@Midmod My all time favorite casserold is King Ranch Casserole! You can make it NOT spicy by using regular tomatoes in a can drained a little. You can use the lower fat soups and more chicken too. I just love this stuff and it would be a real treat to me! Take a jar of salsa if people want that on top.

You could assemble it in the crock pot liner and heat up at work I think. Or if you have a microwave use a dish that will fit in, bake at home and rewarm at work.

We bet that after one taste of this rich, creamy King Ranch casserole recipe, you'll be hooked too. It also travels well, making it a great choice to take to a covered-dish dinner.

How to Make It

Step 1

Sauté onion and bell pepper in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in chicken and next 7 ingredients; remove from heat.

Step 2

Tear tortillas into 1-inch pieces; layer one-third of tortilla pieces in bottom of a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Top with one-third of chicken mixture and 2/3 cup cheese. Repeat layers twice.

Step 3

Bake at 350° for 30 to 35 minutes.

Step 4

Note: Freeze casserole up to 1 month, if desired. Thaw in refrigerator overnight, and bake as directed.

Re: Recipe for pot luck dinner at work

Sooner — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 23:37:48 GMT

@Midmod I usually use a grocery store chicken for the chicken. If you do that, it's just a little prep work and you're done!

Re: Recipe for pot luck dinner at work

Spacrazy — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 23:37:52 GMT

Yes, that’s a good one and everybody loves it.

Re: Recipe for pot luck dinner at work

jannabelle1 — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 23:58:13 GMT

I'm retired, but participated in quite a few food days (pot luck) at work over the years. I found that people always like the litle smokies in a crock pot: 2 packages of little smokies, 1 can of whole cranberries, 1 cup of Country Bob's Sauce (or barbeque sauce). Meatballs in the same sauce are also good. Quick, easy and tastes really good. Put everything in a crock pot before you leave for work and turn it on low when you get to work.

A simple and quick dessert like a cherry dump cake along with a can of Redi-Whip was always popular too; 1 20-oz can crushed pineapple undrained, 1 21-oz can cherry pie filling, 1 yellow cake mix, 1 stick butter, 1 cup chopped nuts (optional). Pour pineapple in 9x13 pan; add cherry pie filling on top, sprinkle dry cake mix on top of fruit, add optional nuts, slice the butter into 1" pieces and scatter on top of the cake make; bake at 350 for 50 minutes. Serve warm or room temperature with cans of Redi-Whip. You could make this the evening before and let it sit on your counter top until you go to work.

I'm sure you'll get a lot of good ideas here....there are a lot better cooks than me, but I've found both of these work well for your get-together.

Edited: The crushed pineapple in the dump cake should NOT be drained. I just noticed that and made the change. Sorry about that.

ouRe: Recipe for pot luck dinner at work

Kachina624 — Tue, 10 Dec 2019 00:04:28 GMT

This recipe served me through 32 years of office pot luck luncheons. Its inexpensive and quick and easy to make. You can whip it together in 5 minutes. I always served it in a pretty glass bowl. There was never, in all those years, even a smidgen left at the end of the day. Nobody knows what's in it.

Orange Dump Salad

1 (16 oz) carton cottage cheese, drained

1 3 oz pkg. orange gelatin

1 15 oz can crush pineapple, drained

1 11 oz can Mandaran oranges, drained

1 4 1/2 oz carton Cool Whip

Spoon cottage cheese into large bowl. Mix in gelatin. Add drained fruits and mix well. Fold in Cool Whip. Chill well. Keeps well in fridge for 3 - 4 days, if you can leave it alone. Makes 6 - 8 servings.

Original recipe from

Houston Chronicle

Re: Recipe for pot luck dinner at work

Annabellethecat66 — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 23:54:49 GMT

If you make those cream cheese (some call them 'blonde' brownies....you'll be a big hit.

I made them for my daughter when she was visiting from Denver in August.

She kept saying, "Mom, I shouldn't be eating these" (as she's shoving another into her mouth!).

I made a double batch in one of those pyrex large containers (David was showing it (lock and lock) yesterday).

It comes with a lid. You put the cream cheese in the middle of the brownie mix, put the other 1/2 over the cream cheese, swirl it good (so it doesn't separate) and it's amazing.

I top off the brownies with vanilla frosting.

It's pure chocolate and sweet. It's just enough to satisfy after a meal.

They are very sweet, but amazing!

Re: Recipe for pot luck dinner at work

Midmod — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 23:56:20 GMT

I can take my slow cooker to work. Some other ladies do that. We have a breakroom with counter tops coolers and a freezer

Re: Recipe for pot luck dinner at work

Midmod — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 23:57:34 GMT

The dump cake sounds quick easy and delish

Re: Recipe for pot luck dinner at work

jannabelle1 — Tue, 10 Dec 2019 00:03:19 GMT

@Midmod, the dump cake is good, especially with the Redi Whip that people can use with it. If you use this recipe, please note that the crushed pineapple should not be drained. I made the change to the recipe. With your busy schedule, I can see why you want some quick and easy!

Re: Recipe for pot luck dinner at work

LoveMyBaby — Tue, 10 Dec 2019 00:07:12 GMT

@jannabelle1 wrote:
I'm retired, but participated in quite a few food days (pot luck) at work over the years. I found that people always like the litle smokies in a crock pot: 2 packages of little smokies, 1 can of whole cranberries, 1 cup of Country Bob's Sauce (or barbeque sauce). Meatballs in the same sauce are also good. Quick, easy and tastes really good. Put everything in a crock pot before you leave for work and turn it on low when you get to work.

@jannabelle1 @Midmod

Wholeheartedly agree with @jannabelle1 !

The lil smokies, or meatballs were always the big hit!! Always first to go. And unbelievably easy to prepare, and transport. When you get to your office, plug your crockpot in on low (important) pour in ingredients and viola, - in a few hours your dish will fill the office with a delish aroma.

*2 packages beef cocktail wieners ( Lil smokies) or 32oz bag of frozen meatballs
*1 (18 ounce) bottle barbecue sauce- or- you can also try a sweet n sour sauce,

1bottle of Chili sauce, 1 jar of grape jelly. And your desired meat choice, only 3 ingredients needed, so simple! And hungry ppl love ❤️ them. Now if you google you can find countless variations of these two sauces. Enjoy.

Re: Recipe for pot luck dinner at work

Scooby Doo — Tue, 10 Dec 2019 00:12:03 GMT

Ravioli Lasagna is quick and easy. Use frozen ravioli (thawed) and bottled spaghetti sauce. Bake in a disposable pan.

https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a52150/ravioli-lasagna-recipe/

Re: Recipe for pot luck dinner at work

Sooner — Tue, 10 Dec 2019 00:12:41 GMT

@Annabellethecat66 I used to bake a pan of brownies from a mix, put in one or two cans of cherry pie filling on top and then another layer of brownie mix (another box of it) on top. You bake the whole thing again and it is wonderful!

Someone at work brought them and people loved them. I wondered if the brownies on the bottom would overbake but they didn't!

I think she used a small 9 x 9 pan but I don't remember, and I THINK I have made them in a 9 x 13 pan too, but I'm not certain about that either.

But they were easy and good!

Re: Recipe for pot luck dinner at work

ahoymate — Tue, 10 Dec 2019 00:13:06 GMT

Why not go to Blue Jean Chef (Meredith Laurence) website? She has lots of easy, tasty recipes.

Re: Recipe for pot luck dinner at work

Sooner — Tue, 10 Dec 2019 00:17:50 GMT

OOPS! Posted twice!

Re: Recipe for pot luck dinner at work

Annabellethecat66 — Tue, 10 Dec 2019 00:21:25 GMT

@Sooner Sometimes my computer does that. I think it did it just a few minutes ago!

Re: Recipe for pot luck dinner at work

Sooner — Tue, 10 Dec 2019 00:23:33 GMT

@Annabellethecat66 wrote:
@Sooner Sometimes my computer does that. I think it did it just a few minutes ago!

@Annabellethecat66 You think we talk too much and the computer is trying to tell us something???? LOL!!!!

Re: Recipe for pot luck dinner at work

Annabellethecat66 — Tue, 10 Dec 2019 00:30:41 GMT

@Sooner I'm a talker anyway. But I get in 'funks' where I don't want to talk or see anyone.

I only answer the phone if it's one of my girls.

Today it was cold and rainy. My friend wanted me to go out to lunch.

I said, "You know I don't leave my house when it rains". Nope, I don't go out at all.

My daughter is like me. She's very outgoing like I am (not always so good).

But when she gets home, she's done. No talking, no texting nothing.

It's funny though because my two friends are not talkers. They don't like small talk. Yet my friend I mentioned has been my and my late husband's friend for over 50 years.

The relationship just works.....

Re: Recipe for pot luck dinner at work

Annabellethecat66 — Tue, 10 Dec 2019 00:35:14 GMT

@Sooner I've never put anything but the cream cheese mixture in it.

It's tricky getting the top and bottom mixture folded just right into each other.

My daughters don't mix the two together enough and the top and bottom separate from each other.

This is very rich though (hummmm??? could it be the 1/3 cup of sugar you put in the cream cheese mixture). Ha!

I always tell my girls "Don't watch your mom while I'm making these or you won't eat them" (So fattening).

It's GOD's joke that when we get to the age where we can buy whatever junk we want we STILL can't eat it because it will give us zits or make us fat(ter). Ha!

Re: Recipe for pot luck dinner at work

Annabellethecat66 — Tue, 10 Dec 2019 00:39:37 GMT

Todd Wilbur's Top Secret Recipes also posts his variations of food you/we/I love from various restaurants.

It's fun to replicate them. They do taste exactly like whatever he's mimicking.

I've given as gifts many of his books.