19 Foods to Turn Friendsgiving into a Feast

Friendsgiving is all about good food, great company, and celebrating the spirit of togetherness. If you’re looking to turn your gathering into a true feast, these 19 delicious dishes are sure to impress your guests and keep everyone coming back for more.

From classic comfort foods to creative twists on holiday favorites, these recipes are perfect for feeding a crowd and making your Friendsgiving unforgettable. Whether you’re hosting or contributing to the spread, these dishes will help you bring something special to the table. Let’s make this Friendsgiving one to remember!

Beer-Brined Turkey

This year, why not add a twist to your turkey tradition by making a Beer-Brined Turkey. A beer brine infuses your bird with unique and interested flavor that’s a little out of the ordinary. Here is a step-by-step guide to creating a Thanksgiving turkey that’s brined to perfection and ready to be roasted, grilled or smoked.

Simple Roast Turkey Breast

This simple Roast Turkey Breast recipe requires just a few simple spices and about 90 minutes of cook time, cutting down on your typical holiday meal prep and setting you up with the perfect meal for a smaller crowd.

Smoked Stuffing with Sausage

A quick and easy way to make a delicious side dish on the smoker, this Smoked Stuffing with Sausage is the perfect pairing for your smoked turkey. If you’re already smoking your turkey on the smoker, why not throw on the stuffing as well and give it that same delicious smoky flavor. This stuffing is enhanced with the addition of celery, onion, thyme, sausage, and cranberries.

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

These creamy Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Potatoes are so simple to make in the pressure cooker with just four ingredients: potatoes, salt, butter, and cream. You’ll be surprised how easy they are. The Instant Pot is a great way to make potatoes of all kinds. Simplify your holiday prep but using your Instant Pot to keep your stovetop free for other things.

Green Bean Casserole

Green Bean Casserole is a beloved holiday side dish featuring fresh green beans, creamy mushroom soup, and crispy fried onions. Why not make it in the air fryer this year! This dish is make-ahead friendly as you can prepare this casserole ahead of time and reheat it in the air fryer or oven for a quick and delicious side dish.

Crispy Parmesan Roasted Potatoes

These Crispy Parmesan Roasted Potatoes are magic. The combination of crispy edges and fluffy interiors, all coated in a savory blend of Parmesan cheese, garlic, and herbs, creates a mouthwatering experience that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Roasted Twice-Baked Potatoes

One of the best side dishes – it goes with everything – is Twice Baked Potatoes. The fluffy interior of the baked potato is mixed with sour cream, bacon, butter, and cheese, then baked a second time. While they do take time to make because the potato has to be pre-cooked for an hour, they can be frozen before the second bake, and there’s nothing easier than getting one out of the freezer and baking it whenever you want.

Pumpkin Shaped Dinner Rolls

These Pumpkin Shaped Dinner Rolls will be the star of the show at your Thanksgiving dinner this year. By tying kitchen string around bread dough you get a fun, pumpkin-shaped dinner roll! You can easily double this recipe to accommodate your Friendsgiving gathering. Image how surprised your guests will be when you set these cute little pumpkin shaped dinner rolls on the table!

Cheesy Pull-Apart Bread

Cheesy Pull-Apart Bread is made by slathering garlic, butter and cheese into a crusty loaf of bread to make for an intensely flavorful appetizer to enjoy at any party! This cheesy pull apart bread recipe takes regular garlic bread to a whole new level. Cutting the bread into diamonds not only makes it easier for everyone to tear off a bite, it ensures that each piece of bread is loaded with garlic butter and cheese.

Baked Cauliflower Steaks

If you’re looking for a delicious, meatless main dish that’s both hearty and easy to prepare, these Baked Cauliflower Steaks are the perfect choice. Thick slices of cauliflower are seasoned and roasted until they’re tender and golden, offering a satisfying alternative way to cook cauliflower.

Roasted Carrots with Tahini Sauce & Mint

These Roasted Carrots with Tahini Sauce & Mint are both simple and impressive. The natural sweetness of the carrots is enhanced by roasting, while the creamy tahini sauce adds a rich, nutty flavor that’s balanced by the fresh, bright notes of mint.

Fennel, Avocado and Blood Orange Salad

This Fennel, Avocado and Blood Orange Salad has all the makings of a perfect spring salad, with lots of crunch and zest. This is a fantastic side salad to serve for any dinner or make it a centerpiece salad at your Friendsgiving celebration. It’s a huge hit because the flavors are so bold and vibrant.

Miso Kale Salad

This delightful Miso Kale Salad brings together crunchy kale with the umami richness of miso dressing to create a satisfying dish. Whether you’re a kale aficionado or just looking for a tasty way to incorporate more veggies into your diet, this recipe is a must-try.

Caramel Apple & Spiced Rum Cocktail

Get a taste of Autumn with this Caramel Apple & Spiced Rum Cocktail that will remind you of all the things you love about Fall from the first sip. This Caramel Apple Rum Cocktail is the adult version of a caramel apple. What’s not to love?

Pumpkin Spice Martini

This Pumpkin Spice Martini has all the fall flavor you expect in a creamy and decadent martini that’s made with pumpkin spice vodka. These cocktails come out looking elegant with no work at all. Rim the glass in black sanding sugar or pumpkin pie spices to give it a polished look.

Festive Peppermint Espresso Martini

This Festive Peppermint Espresso Martini is a great way to dress up your holiday drinks. If you love an espresso martini, why not put a festive twist on it with some peppermint vodka? Coffee and peppermint go really well together, and this holiday martini is a great way to bring it all together. It requires just 4 ingredients: espresso, coffee liqueur, peppermint vodka, and simple syrup.

No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse

These No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse desserts are a fun alternative to the typical pumpkin pie that you can serve at Thanksgiving. There’s no rule that pumpkin pie is the only pumpkin dessert allowed at the Thanksgiving table, so let’s break with tradition and serve these delicious pumpkin cheesecake desserts instead!

Delicious Mini Pumpkin Pies

Mini Pumpkin Pies have just five simple ingredients plus those aromatic spices we all love at the holidays. And they’re just so darn cute! These pies are a great way to serve individual desserts. The smell of freshly baked pie and warm spices is bliss. These mini pies are super easy to make and definitely the way to go for parties because they are served individually.

New York Cheesecake

This Instant Pot New York Cheesecake is super creamy and decadent, with a smooth but thick texture that will blow you away. Made in the Instant Pot, it’s done in half the time it takes in the oven, and it yields a perfect result.

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