Easy to Eat Dinners For Casual Outdoor Picnics

Dinners for picnics can be more interesting than just the standard sandwiches or fried chicken. Picnics are a great way to enjoy nature with your family and friends. When was the last time you went on a picnic? It can be very relaxing to get outdoors and have a meal in a natural setting. We spend so much time indoors it's a nice change to enjoy the fresh air and great food makes it even more enjoyable! Surprise your picnic companions with these dinner recipes that are perfect for the picnic as well as delicious! They are easy to prepare and make enough to serve six to eight people.

Breaded Picnic Chicken

4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in half
2 c. cheese-flavored croutons, finely crushed
(you can substitute 2 c. cheese-flavored crackers)
2 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. salt
1 c. margarine or butter, melted

1 large greased pan or casserole dish

Pre-heat oven to 400F.
Wash and pat dry the 8 chicken halves.
Mix together the croutons, salt and oregano.
Place melted butter in a bowl.
Dip the chicken halves in the melted margarine, then dip into crumb mixture.
Next place the chicken in the greased pan or casserole dish.
Bake uncovered at 400F for about 25 minutes.

Hint: You can use your food processor to finely crush the croutons.

Now you have eight servings of your entree, just add a salad and you are good to go! Yum!

Here is another great recipe, a little different but super easy to prepare and quite tasty too!

Easy Bean Casserole

Ingredients:

2 medium onion, chopped
2 Lbs ground beef
2 cans baked beans
4 strips of smoked bacon

Directions:

Brown beef and onions in a skillet.
When cooked pour into a lightly greased casserole dish
Add the cans of beans
Cover with the bacon strips
Bake at 425 degrees F. for about 45 minutes

These recipes are easy to transport in a covered casserole dish. You can even pack them up for individual servings in small containers making it easy to pass around to everyone. Your picnic crew can now eat the main course right out of their own container! Just make a nice fruit salad to go with these entrees and you've got a filling picnic dinner.

Try something different on your next picnic with these unique foods. When you are planning a picnic don't forget your picnic basket, tablecloth and supplies like forks, spoons, can opener and napkins. A cooler full of drinks is a must! Have fun!

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