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Looking for a fun pot-luck dinner idea? If you’ve got a group of friends that would be ready for a laugh, why not host a White Trash Pot Luck dinner party? Get out your favorite casserole recipes, your cheese in a can, and you’re set to go! Here are a few ideas to get you started:
* Plan ahead. Like any other pot-luck gathering, you’ll need to do some preparation and planning. Inform your guests of the night’s theme and then once you figure out how many will attend, start assigning parts of the meal. Because part of the fun is letting people be creative with their menu ideas, assign them general categories, such as appetizers, main courses, desserts, and beverages. Make sure you have the appropriate distribution of each.
* To get you started, here are a few crowd-pleasing ideas:
* Frito Pie: This is the ultimate! Buy some snack-sized bags of Fritos. Place one bag on a plate and cut a slit in it vertically. Next, put a good-sized dollop of chili on top of the Fritos. Then top that with cheese and sour cream. Serve it up and you’ve got a handy, self-contained meal!
* Think “freezer aisle!” Take a trip down the freezer aisle at the super market and look for some tasty gems, such as potato puffs and fish fingers. These are always a must. Lots of ketchup too.
* Casseroles are definitely the way to go. Any cookbook from the ‘70s and before will offer a fantastic selection of casseroles, including of course the infamous “jellied” salads. While these salads will probably go uneaten, anything with suspended marshmallows is always a good laugh. Don’t forget, of course, the macaroni and cheese with the sliced hot dogs on top!
* For appetizers, go with anything generic or store brand and be sure to serve it right out of the box or bag. Processed cheese “food” and dips make a great accompaniment to this. Cheese curls and the most orangey popcorn is always a good bet.
* Need a beverage idea? How about those “Teeny” drinks in the mini plastic bottles... you know, the bright blue and orange punch? Delicious, AND you serve right from the bottle, therefore eliminating the need for additional glasses. Another staple is of course, the cheapest, most generic-looking beer you can buy. This is one time when taste doesn’t matter.
* Dessert is perhaps the most fun. Check out the “kids” section of the supermarket for the good packaged desserts such as cupcakes and cookie sandwiches. Again, the more generic, the better. Don’t forget the half gallon of the three-flavored ice cream: chocolate, vanilla and strawberry!
* Go the extra mile and do some easy decorating. Leave the laundry out and the house a mess. Black out a few teeth with Halloween make-up. Wear your worst plaids and tight jeans and play the cheesiest music you can find.
* Be sure to have a camera on hand--chances are, you won’t catch many people eating the squirty cheese ever again!
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