Keep your house guests fed with these easy and crowd pleasing recipes.

The holidays are approaching and youre the host this year.

When it comes to feeding a house full of guests, my motto is Keep It Simple.

Green Chile Enchiladas

Elise Bauer

Ill pull out all the stops for Christmas Day, but Im Team Simple Dinner for everything else!

Ive covered all these meals in this round-upplenty of recipes that your guests will surely love!

Green Chile Enchiladas

Enchiladas are my go-to for feeding house guests.

Overhead view of a blue platter and a serving spoon with shredded chicken and pepperoncini

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We also have several otherenchilada recipesfor your tasting pleasure!

Best Ever Sloppy Joes

Youre one pot away from a crowd pleaser.

Our version has some carrots and celery in the mixture, making the meat go a little further.

hand with wooden spoon scooping out some Classic Tater Tot Hotdish out of baking dish

Simply Recipes / Frank Tiu

Serve it on toasted hamburger buns and add a side salad and dinner is served for all your guests!

Here’sanother versionif you have vegetarian guests!)

This budget-friendly, easy version of Chicken Lo Mein is so simple and will fill everyone to the brim.

Sloppy Joe

Elise Bauer

Its the best mash-up ever of a ham and cheese casserole and cheesy pasta.

Easy Tomato Soup

Nothing is as inviting as a warm bowl of soup.

This soup is easy to make with canned tomatoes and has a velvety texture that cant be beat!

Cast iron skillet with copycat Ikea Swedish meatballs in gravy, and in the surroundings, a stack of plates with utensils, a small plate with minced herbs, and a sage table napkin

Simply Recipes / Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Ruth Blackburn / Prop Styling by Hannah Greenwood

BLTs to the rescue!

Pull out a loaf of bread, grab the bacon, and start cooking.

Turkey Tetrazzini

Put those leftovers to good use!

Easy Chicken Lo Mein

Nick Evans

This is a hearty pasta bake with a creamy cheese sauce thats seriously the best.

Mexican Tostada

Set up all the toppings and have a tostada bar for your guests!

Include refried beans, chicken, shredded lettuce, cheese, sour cream, and so much more.

Side view of a beige plate with a slice of King Ranch Chicken Casserole and a fork, on top of a checkered napkin

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You dont need much (a few tablespoons) and it doesnt change the flavor.

It just gives the whole dish some nice body and thickness."

French Toast Casserole

This is truly a delightful breakfast!

Ham and Cheese Pasta Bake

Elise Bauer

It has the best crunchy topping thats full of cinnamon and spice and everything nice.

you’ve got the option to definitely make this ahead of time and refrigerate it until the morning.

(Thisslow cooker versionis also good if you have guests who like to sleep in!)

Best Tomato Soup Recipe - bowls of tomato soup on table with bread

Alison Bickle

Your guests will love to wake up to the smell of this cooking.

Your guests wont care!

All theyll care about is if theres enough for seconds… or even thirds.

Grilled Cheese BLT sandwiches

Aaron Hutcherson

It has simple ingredients and is ready in about 30 minutes.

And when they do, youll be prepared with these.

Stir and let sit for 5 minutes."

Turkey Tetrazzini

Elise Bauer

Mexican Tostada

Elise Bauer

Bowl of Easy No-Bean Chili Topped With Shredded Cheddar, a Dollop of Sour Cream, and Sliced Green Onions

Simply Recipes / Nick Evans

Make Ahead French Toast Casserole

Lisa Lin

Biscuits and Gravy Bake

Irvin Lin

Joe’s Special Scrambled Eggs with Spinach, Beef, and Mushrooms

Coco Morante

Whole Wheat Muffins with Nuts

Alison Conklin

Peanut Butter Protein Balls

Leela Cyd Ross

Sheet Pan Buttermilk Pancakes with Blueberries and Raspberries Surrounded by a Stack of Plates, a Cup of Coffee, a Bowl of Berries, and Serving Utensils on a Kitchen Towel

Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm