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If you are wondering what to bring to Friendsgiving, we have you covered! There are so many Friendsgiving recipes on this for just about every type of person!
We shared appetizers, main dishes, store bought options, and even vegetarian ideas! You will want to steal a couple of these Friendsgiving food ideas to impress all your friends.
This post is about friendsgiving food ideas.
How To Host A Good Friendsgiving?
Hosting a good Friendsgiving isn't about perfection! Friendsgiving is all about creating a warm welcoming space that everyone feels at home. The best way to make it enjoyable and stress-free is to keep things simple, intentional, and collaborative.
The golden rule that we always follow is assign everyone a dish. Whether it's appetizers, sides, drinks, or desserts, this will save you so much time! Here are a few more tips for the best Friendsgiving:
- Set the Tone with Ambiance
- Serve Buffet-Style or Family-Style
- Plan for Dietary Restrictions
- Prep Ahead of Time
- Have Extra Containers Ready for Leftovers
Friendsgiving Food Ideas: Appetizers
Baked Brie with Honey & Walnuts
Ingredients: Brie, Honey, Chopped Walnuts, Crackers or Baguette
How To: Place the wheel of brie on a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Drizzle with 2-3 tablespoons of honey & sprinkle with walnuts. Serve warm with crackers or bread.
Ingredients: Dates, Goat Cheese, Bacon, Honey, Thyme, Assorted Nuts (Optional)
How To: Cut your bacon into thirds & slice your dates in halves the long way. Remove the pit of the dates or buy dates that already have the pit removed. Mix honey with your goat cheese and add thyme. Fill your dates with the cheese and wrap bacon around them. Secure with a toothpick and bake. The full recipe is linked here!
Cranberry Meatballs
Ingredients: Bag of Frozen Meatballs, Can of Jellied Cranberry Sauce, Chili Sauce
How To: Combine 1 bottle of chili sauce (12 oz.), 1 can of jellied cranberry sauce, and the bad of frozen meatballs. Cook on 3-4 hours in a crockpot stirring occasionally. It's that easy!
Sweet Potato Bites
Ingredients: Sweet Potatoes, Olive Oil, Marshmallows, Pecan Halves
How To: Slice sweet potatoes into 1/2 inch rounds and roast at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Top each with a marshmallow and pecan. Broil for 1-2 minutes until golden.
Stuffed Crescent Rolls
Ingredients: Crescent Roll Dough, Cream Cheese, Cranberry Sauce
How To: Add a small piece of cheese and a spoonful of cranberry sauce to each crescent triangle. Roll up and bake per package instructions (usually 375 degrees for 10 minutes).
Friendsgiving Food Ideas: Main Dish
Sheet Pan Turkey Breast
Ingredients: Boneless Turkey Breast, Olive Oil, Fresh Rosemary & Thyme, Garlic Cloves, Chopped Carrots, Onions, & Potatoes
How To: Place turkey breast on a sheet pan with veggies. Drizzle with olive oil and season everything! Roast at 375 degrees for 45-55 minutes or until turkey reaches 165 degrees. Let rest, slice, and serve to your guests!
Rotisserie Chicken (Store Bought)
Ingredients: Rotisserie Chicken, Fresh Herbs, Gravy or Cranberry Sauce
How To: Reheat chicken in the oven at 350 degrees for about 10-15 minutes. Garnish with herbs and serve with store bought or homemade gravy. This is an effortless but delicious main dish!
Roasted Turkey
Ingredients: Whole Turkey (12-14 lbs.), Unsalted Butter, Salt, Pepper, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Paprika, Lemon, Garlic, Onion, Thyme, Rosemary, & Sage
How To: Make sure your turkey is thawed and remove giblets from the inside of the turkey. Pat the turkey dry with paper towels. Mix softened butter with all seasonings (salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Rub the seasoned butter all over the outside of the turkey and under the skin. Place the turkey breast-side up in a roasting pan with a rack or on the onions. Cover loosely with foil and roast for 15 minutes per pound. This should take around 4 hours and remove foil in the last 30-45 minutes to let the skin brown. Make sure your turkey hits 165 degrees and let it rest for 20-30 minutes before carving.
Butternut Squash & Sage Pasta (Vegetarian)
Ingredients: Penne or Rigatoni, Roasted Butternut Squash, Heavy Cream, Butter, Sage
How To: Cook pasta following instructions. Melt butter and crisp the sage. Add heavy cream and roasted butternut squash, mash slightly to thicken. Toss with cooked pasta and season. Serve while warm!
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Friendsgiving Food Ideas: Store Bought
Upgraded Spinach & Artichoke
Ingredients: Package of store-bought spinach & artichoke dip, Shredded Mozzarella, Crackers or Baguette
How To: Scoop the store bought spinach and artichoke dip into an oven-safe dish. Top with shredded cheese and bake at 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes until golden and bubbling. Nobody will realize this was store bought!
DIY Frosted Bakery Cake
Ingredients: Plain store-bought Cake, Frosting, Edible Flowers, & Fresh Fruit
How To: Scrape off the original frosting if needed! Apply a new fresh coat of frosting that you bought. Decorate with edible flowers and/or fruit! I think blueberries and lemons are adorable on the cake!
Mac & Cheese Bake
Ingredients: Deli-Style store-bought Mac & Cheese, Shredded Cheddar, Breadcrumbs, Chopped Herbs
How To: Pour mac & cheese into a baking dish and top with shredded cheese. I always shred my own from a block, so it melts better! Top with breadcrumbs and bake at 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes. Once it's bubbly and golden you can garnish with herbs for a homemade look!
Bakery Cornbread & Honey Butter
Ingredients: Store-bought Cornbread, 1/2 Stick of Butter, Honey, & Sea Salt
How To: Warm up your cornbread and start on the topping. Mix softened butter with honey and sea salt. Serve alongside the warmed bread for an easy recipe!
Friendsgiving Food Ideas: Vegetarian
Mushroom & Herb Stuffing
Ingredients: Vegetarian Stuffing Mix, Chopped Mushrooms, Onion, Butter, Veggie Broth
How To: Saute one cup of chopped mushrooms and half an onion in butter, Prepare stuffing per package directions using veggie broth then stir in mushroom mixture. Bake for a crisp finish!
Veggie Pot Pie
Ingredients: Frozen Package of Mixed Veggies, 1 Can of Cream of Mushroom, 1 Refrigerated Pie Crust
How To: Mix veggies and soup in a baking dish. Top with pie crust and crimp edges. Bake at 375 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
Maple Roasted Carrot & Quinoa Salad
Ingredients: Carrots, Maple Syrup, Quinoa, Feta Cheese, & Dried Cranberries
How To: Peel and slice carrots and roast them with maple syrup at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. Cook quinoa according to instructions. Mix in with quinoa and toppings! Adding some balsamic will create the perfect flavor. You could serve this warm or cold!
Brussels Sprouts Gratin
Ingredients: Brussels Sprouts, Shredded Cheddar or Gruyere, Heavy Cream, & Garlic Powder
How To: Steam or saute brussels until just tender. Place in a baking dish, pour over cream, sprinkle cheese and seasoning. Bake at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden!
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