Looking for delicious and easy Friendsgiving food ideas to make your celebration amazing?
From charcuterie cups to spatchcock chicken, check out these 25 Friendsgiving food ideas.
Before we get started
If you’re wondering what foods to serve at your Friendsgiving or what to bring, this article is perfect for you.
You can have any type of food at your Friendsgiving because it’s your event.
Go for classic American Thanksgiving dishes, culture-based foods, or/and comforting favorites like pizza and wings.
Ultimately, serve foods that you and your friends will enjoy.
So cheers to good food and even better company!
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Friendsgiving Food Ideas
1. Mini Pumpkin Pies
What’s a fall celebration without pie?
These cute mini versions are perfect for a grab-and-go treat and will look adorable on the table.
2. Baked Mac & Cheese
Creamy, cheesy, and baked to perfection; mac and cheese is a great Friendsgiving side dish.
3. Charcuterie Cups
These individual charcuterie cups are where it’s at!
You can fill them with your favorite cheeses, crackers, fruits, and even some sweet treats.
4. Oven Roasted Chicken
Don’t worry about baking a whole turkey this Friendsgiving.
Check out this oven roasted chicken recipe that’s easy and quick to whip up together.
5. Churro Cookies
Basically a churro in cookie form; these cookies are soft, sugary, and topped with cinnamon buttercream
6. Baked Lemon Butter Chicken
This baked lemon pepper chicken is fresh and full of zesty citrus flavor, making it a great entree option.
7. Brown Sugar Glazed Ham
Are you team turkey or ham for thanksgiving?
If you’re team ham, this recipe is for you. The brown sugar glaze adds the perfect sweet touch to this classic dish.
8. Mashed Potatoes
You can’t have a Friendsgiving dinner without mashed potatoes.
They’re buttery, fluffy, and perfect for soaking up all the delicious sauces.
9. Snickerdoodle Cookies
Soft, chewy, and coated in cinnamon sugar, these snickerdoodle cookies are a tasty sweet treat to end your meal.
10. Pigs in a Blanket
For Friendsgiving, you want food that’s easy, shareable, and absolutely delicious. Making these pigs in a blanket a great choice.
11. Baked Ham and Cheese Sliders
These sliders are super easy to whip up and taste amazing.
Ham, melty cheese, and soft rolls, what’s not to love?
They’re perfect as appetizers or even a main course.
12. Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Serve this spinach dip with tortilla chips, crackers, or even hard bread, and you’ve got a party starter everyone will love.
13. Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
For when you can’t choose between pumpkin pie and cheesecake, these bars give you the best of both worlds.
14. BBQ Chicken Flatbread Pizza
Pizza for Thanksgiving? Yes, please!
This flatbread pizza works perfectly as an appetizer or even a main course.
15. Roasted Butternut Squash and Brussel Sprouts
Butternut squash is totally one of the “it” fall veggies, and when you roast it with brussels sprouts, it’s the perfect mix of sweet and savory.
16. Fried Chicken
Why not add some crispy fried chicken to the Friendsgiving mix? It’s always a win at any gathering.
17. Honey Garlic Butter Roasted Carrots
Give your carrots a major upgrade with a honey, garlic, and butter sauce.
18. Honey Butter Cornbread
Cornbread is a great side dish and this honey butter version takes it to the next level.
It’s soft, a little sweet, and will pair perfectly with all of the savory dishes.
19. Garlic Herb Roasted Potatoes Carrots and Green Beans
This roasted veggie medley is simple, delicious, and can bring some balance to all of the indulgent dishes.
20. Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon
If you’re looking for an entree option other than ham, chicken, or turkey; have fun and incorporate seafood within the menu.
21. Dinner Rolls
Dinner rolls are a staple, and these homemade ones are warm, fluffy, and fresh from the oven.
22. Apple Ginger Fizz Mocktail
For a fun and festive drink, check out this apple ginger fizz mocktail.
23. Turkey and Cranberry Sliders
These sliders combine turkey, cranberry sauce, and melty cheese for a mini Thanksgiving sandwich.
24. Candied Yams
Sweet, tender, and sticky, candied yams are a great balance of dessert and side dish, giving all the cozy holiday feels.
25. Baked Rigatoni
If you’re looking for a pasta dish to add to the menu other than mac & cheese, check out this baked rigatoni recipe.
