Serves 100

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Servings: 10 servings Difficulty: Intermediate
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Southern Banquet Spread for 100 Guests
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 10 servings Calories: 1494.8

Description

This extensive recipe is designed for a grand Southern banquet serving one hundred guests. It features crispy fried chicken, rich Chicken &# 195;Â la King, and a variety of comforting sides including mashed potatoes, baked beans, and coleslaw. The menu is rounded out with fresh vegetables like string beans, peas, and beets, along with sweet applesauce and cranberries for balance. Perfect for weddings, large family reunions, or community potlucks, this spread ensures every guest leaves satisfied. The combination of savory meats, tender vegetables, and classic breads creates a memorable dining experience that celebrates traditional Southern hospitality on a grand scale.

Directions

  1. Preheat ovens to appropriate temperatures for baking bread and roasting vegetables.
  2. Prepare the fried chicken by dredging chicken pieces in seasoned flour and frying in batches until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. Cook the Chicken à la King by sautéing diced chicken with mushrooms, peppers, and a creamy sauce.
  4. Boil and mash the potatoes with butter and milk for the mashed potato side dish.
  5. Blanch the string beans, peas, and carrots until tender-crisp, then season with butter and salt.
  6. Roast or boil the beets until tender, then peel and slice for serving.
  7. Assemble the coleslaw by shredding cabbage and mixing with dressing, then chill.
  8. Heat the baked beans in large pots to serving temperature.
  9. Prepare the cranberry sauce by simmering cranberries with sugar and water until broken down.
  10. Slice the bread loaves and keep warm in ovens with low heat until serving.
  11. Brew the coffee in large batches and keep warm in thermal carafes.
  12. Plate or buffet the dishes, ensuring hot items are kept hot and cold items are chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1494.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 68.4g106%
Saturated Fat 21.2g106%
Cholesterol 464.0mg155%
Sodium 714.6mg30%
Total Carbohydrate 55.8g19%
Dietary Fiber 9.8g40%
Sugars 36.7g
Protein 140.1g281%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: banquet, southern, fried chicken, chicken a la king, catering, large group, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, baked beans, roasted vegetables, applesauce, cranberries, bread, reunion, potluck, comfort food, party food, family style, celebration, holiday dinner
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