Description
A cost-effective cookout menu featuring budget staples like hot dogs, chicken drumsticks, baked beans, and refreshing coleslaw. Perfect for feeding large crowds with minimal effort while maximizing flavor and economy.
Ingredients
1 pound all-beef or plant-based hot dogs
2 pounds ground beef or plant-based hamburger patties
2 dozen chicken drumsticks
1 dozen corn on the cob
3 cans (15 oz each) fat-free vegetarian baked beans
4 lbs baby red potatoes
2 lbs cabbage for coleslaw
1 cup vinegar-based coleslaw dressing
Instructions
Thaw chicken drumsticks and hot dogs refrigerated overnight
Cut potatoes into 1-inch chunks and boil until tender (12-15 minutes)
Julienne cabbage and carrots, mix with vinegar/mayonnaise for coleslaw
Wrap corn husks tightly with string for steaming
Grill chicken drumsticks over medium heat, turning occasionally for 30 minutes
Cook hamburger patties on stovetop with minimal oil
Place corn and beans on warming rack while grilling
Serve all components together with coleslaw and potato salad
Notes
Thaw frozen ingredients ahead of time
Use frozen vegetables for maximum savings
For a vegetarian option, triple the baked beans and coleslaw
Wrap cooked chicken in foil to keep warm
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 90
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling and Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Complete cookout platter
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 6800mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 140mg