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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    30 No-Fuss Dump-and-Bake Recipes That Are Perfect for Crowds

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on June 6, 2025, updated May 15, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Feeding a crowd can be a challenge, but these 30 dump-and-bake recipes make it easy and stress-free. With minimal prep and simple ingredients, you can whip up hearty meals that everyone will enjoy. Perfect for gatherings, these dishes let you spend less time in the kitchen and more time with your guests. Want to serve more people? Just double or triple the recipe! Keep in mind you might need to adjust the cook time, or use multiple dishes.

    Vegetarian Gnocchi Bake

    Baked gnocchi.
    Image credit: Katie Trant.

    This is a simple and satisfying way to feed a crowd. With minimal effort, you can enjoy a hearty meal that everyone will love.

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    Tuscan Chicken Bake

    Tuscan chicken bake.
    Photo Credit: Heavenly Home Cooking.

    The Tuscan chicken bake is a creamy and cheesy dish packed with flavor. With chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach combined with pasta in a rich coconut milk and cheese sauce, this is a good dinner for busy nights or a cozy weekend meal.

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    Sheet Pan Gnocchi With Bacon & Mushrooms

    Gnocchi with bacon and mushrooms.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    This easy meal comes together with just 8 ingredients, perfect for a tasty dinner any night. Featuring soft gnocchi, crispy bacon, earthy mushrooms, and crunchy pine nuts, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone.

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    Maple Mustard Salmon

    Maple Mustard Salmon - Sheet Pan Dinner
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    Maple mustard salmon is a simple weeknight dinner that takes only 40 minutes to prepare, with most of that time spent letting it roast in the oven. The sweet and tangy maple Dijon sauce brings together cubed sweet potatoes, crunchy Brussels sprouts, and fresh salmon fillets for a satisfying meal that everyone will enjoy.

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    Tuna Sushi Bake

    Tuna Sushi Bake on a white dish.
    Photo Credit: Piper Cooks.

    This easy sushi bake combines rice, canned tuna, slivered nori, and a spicy mayo drizzle. It's a simple casserole that's great for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or gatherings with friends.

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    Baked Gnocchi with Frozen Veggies

    Baked gnocchi with vegetables on a Dutch oven.
    Photo Credit: Happy Veggie Kitchen.

    This is an easy one-pan gnocchi bake that requires no chopping. With frozen mixed vegetables and a creamy cheese sauce, it’s a comforting meal that comes together quickly.

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    Ranch Sheet Pan Chicken & Veggies

    Sheet pan with chicken and veggies.
    Photo credit: Budget Delicious.

    This easy sheet pan chicken dinner with vegetables is great for busy families looking for a healthy meal. Just toss everything together, bake it, and serve—it's really that simple!

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    Ranch Oven Baked Pork Chops

    Ranch Oven Baked Pork Chops.
    Photo Credit: Living Chirpy.

    Ranch Oven Baked Pork Chops are a tasty and straightforward dish that everyone will enjoy. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, these pork chops pack a lot of flavor and are perfect for serving a crowd.

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    Baked Lamb Chops & Veggies

    Baked lamb chops with veggies.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This sheet pan meal is a simple way to enjoy lamb without the stress of overcooking. The lamb chops cook in the flavorful juices from the vegetables, resulting in tender meat that’s delicious.

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    Sheet Pan Salmon with Brussels Sprouts

    Sheet pan salmon with brussels sprouts.
    Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

    This recipe lets you prepare an entire dinner on just one sheet pan. You’ll enjoy tasty brussels sprouts alongside salmon, and you can throw in some rice if you want.

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    Roasted Gnocchi with Mushrooms & Broccoli

    Roasted Gnocchi with Mushrooms & Broccoli
    Photo Credit: Happy Veggie Kitchen.

    This vegetarian sheet pan gnocchi is a quick and easy dinner option that everyone will enjoy. With just a few ingredients, you can have a delicious meal ready in 30 minutes, and the best part is you only need one pan to clean up!

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    Chicken Fajita Casserole

    Chicken fajita casserole.
    Photo credit: Two Healthy Kitchens.

    This casserole brings the delicious flavors of chicken fajitas right to your table with minimal effort. It combines protein-rich black beans and quinoa, all mixed directly in the baking dish, making it a simple and satisfying meal.

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    Baked Tortellini

    20 Minute Baked Tortellini.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    The Cheesy Tortellini Bake is quick and easy, taking just about 20 minutes to prepare with fewer than 10 ingredients. Everything cooks in one pan, making cleanup a breeze.

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    Sheet Pan Roasted Greek Chicken with Garlic Potatoes

    Sheet Pan Roasted Greek Chicken with Garlic Potatoes.
    Photo Credit: Chew Out Loud.

    Sheet Pan Roasted Greek Chicken with Garlic Potatoes is simple to prepare and packed with flavor that everyone will enjoy. This one-pan meal means less time cleaning up and more time enjoying with family.

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    Baked Chicken Drumsticks & Veggies

    Drumsticks and veggies.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This sheet-pan dinner is perfect for busy weeknights when you want something simple and delicious. With just a little chopping to begin, you can enjoy a tasty meal of chicken, veggies, and plenty of sauce all cooked together in one pan.

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    Sheet Pan Chicken Stir Fry

    Sheet Pan Chicken Stir Fry.
    Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

    Sheet Pan Chicken Stir Fry is a simple and fast dinner that everyone in the family will enjoy. Using a sheet pan means you can prepare it with minimal effort and no need to stir.

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    Chicken Broccoli Pasta Bake

    Chicken pasta bake.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This dish features plenty of chicken and broccoli, making it a hearty meal that will satisfy everyone. It's perfect for serving a crowd and you'll likely have some leftovers to enjoy later.

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    Chicken Thigh Tray Bake

    Chicken thigh tray bake.
    Photo credit: Living Lou.

    This chicken thigh tray bake is fuss-free and perfect for a speedy weeknight family dinner, and all done in under 45 minutes. Simply roast chicken thighs, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower and carrots in a flavorful marinade.

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    Sheet Pan Jerk Chicken with Pineapple

    Sheet Pan Jerk Chicken with Pineapple.
    Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

    Sheet Pan Jerk Chicken with Pineapple is packed with a great mix of spicy and sweet flavors that everyone will enjoy. It's simple to make in just one pan and includes plenty of healthy vegetables.

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    Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs & Sweet Potatoes

    Sheet pan chicken thighs.
    Photo credit: Recipes from a Pantry.

    This recipe is simple, satisfying, and perfect for feeding a crowd. With just a few basic ingredients, you can have a hearty meal ready in about 30 minutes.

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    Sheet Pan Caprese Chicken

    Sheet Pan Caprese Chicken.
    Photo credit: Food Meanderings.

    This chicken dish is quick to prepare and can be ready in under 30 minutes. It's a flavorful meal that everyone in the family will enjoy.

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    Oven Roasted Chicken Thighs

    Oven Roasted Chicken Thighs.
    Photo Credit: Masala Herb.

    This dish features crispy, juicy chicken thighs that are cooked to perfection. With just four simple ingredients, you can whip this up easily.

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    Mediterranean Veggie Casserole

    Veggie casserole.
    Photo credit: The Fiery Vegetarian.

    This casserole is quick to prepare and goes straight into the oven. You'll end up with soft veggies in a flavorful garlic sauce!

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    Walking Taco Casserole

    Walking taco casserole.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    This casserole combines all the delicious flavors of tacos into a simple one-dish meal. It's packed with ground beef, salsa, and plenty of cheese, making it perfect for potlucks or a quick weeknight dinner.

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    Vegan "Sausage" Pasta Bake

    Vegan Pasta Bake.
    Photo credit: Cozy Peach Kitchen.

    This pasta is baked in the oven and topped with a tasty cashew "Parmesan" sauce. It's a simple dish that's great for serving a crowd.

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    Dump and Bake Meatball Casserole

    Dump and Bake Meatball Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Winding Creek Ranch.

    This simple meatball casserole combines uncooked pasta, frozen meatballs, and marinara sauce into a tasty one-pan meal. Just layer the ingredients in a dish and let the oven handle the cooking.

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    Chicken Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Bake

    sun-dried tomato pasta bake.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This dish features cheesy chicken and pasta packed with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, creating a hearty meal that's simple to prepare. It's perfect for feeding a crowd without putting in too much effort.

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    One Pan Falafel Bake

    Falafel bake on a baking dish.
    Photo Credit: Happy Veggie Kitchen.

    This easy one-pan dinner is both simple and delicious. With premade falafel, beans, tomatoes, kale, and a cheesy topping, this vegetarian casserole is a comforting dish you'll want to make often.

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    Sheet Pan Chicken and Vegetables

    Sheet pan chicken and vegetables.
    Photo Credit: Living Chirpy.

    Sheet Pan Chicken and Vegetables is an easy way to whip up a healthy and filling meal. It's great for busy weeknights when you need something quick and tasty.

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    Old Fashioned Chicken & Rice Casserole

    Chicken baked on top of rice.
    Photo credit: Food Folks and Fun.

    Chicken and Rice Casserole is a classic dish that everyone loves. With well-seasoned chicken and perfectly cooked rice, this is a simple and satisfying dinner option.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has 20+ years experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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