Friendsgiving food ideas are a whole lot easier when you don't have to plan the entire dinner. If you're in charge of bringing a side dish, these 35+ easy recipes give you plenty of ways to fill your spot at the table. Whether you're feeding your closest friends or showing up to a big potluck, you can choose a dish that fits your schedule, travels well, and feels right for a fall get-together. No turkey or desserts here, just side dishes worth sharing.
Creamy CrockPot Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes
These Creamy CrockPot Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes are made with Yukon Gold potatoes, cream cheese, sour cream, and sautéed onions for extra flavor. Prepare them a few days early and reheat them in the slow cooker to save time and stove space on Friendsgiving.
Red Skin Mashed Potatoes
Red Skin Mashed Potatoes are rich and buttery, with tender potato skins mixed right in for extra texture. This easy side dish uses simple ingredients and tastes delicious with turkey, gravy, and all your favorite holiday foods.
Cheesy Party Potatoes
Cheesy Party Potatoes are a rich, creamy potato casserole loaded with melted cheese and savory flavor. They're easy to prepare for a crowd and make a delicious addition to Friendsgiving, Thanksgiving, or any holiday potluck.
Frozen Pierogies with Butter and Onions
These Frozen Pierogies with Butter and Onions turn store-bought potato-filled dumplings into a delicious homemade-style side dish. Sweet caramelized onions and plenty of butter add rich flavor without the work of making pierogies from scratch.
Crockpot Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows
Crockpot Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows combine creamy sweet potatoes with a sweet brown sugar pecan topping and soft marshmallows. This easy slow cooker casserole saves oven space and brings a classic holiday favorite to your Friendsgiving table.
Candied Yams with Marshmallows
Candied Yams with Marshmallows are tender sweet potatoes coated in a buttery brown sugar and orange sauce with a gooey marshmallow topping. This old-fashioned holiday favorite cooks in the microwave, leaving your oven free for other dishes.
Brown Butter French Bread Stuffing
Brown Butter French Bread Stuffing combines cubes of French bread with nutty browned butter, celery, onions, and savory seasonings. The stuffing bakes until golden on top, giving you a rich, flavorful alternative to traditional boxed stuffing.
Roasted Vegetable & Cornbread Stuffing
Roasted Vegetable & Cornbread Stuffing combines savory cornbread stuffing with roasted squash and onions for a delicious fall side dish. The roasted vegetables add extra flavor and make this an easy way to change up your usual Thanksgiving stuffing.
Homemade Old-Fashioned Chestnut Stuffing
Homemade Old-Fashioned Chestnut Stuffing combines bread, cracker crumbs, chestnuts, garlic, butter, and savory seasonings. This traditional holiday stuffing has a rich, nutty flavor that goes especially well with roasted turkey and gravy.
Cheesy Garlic Pull Apart Bread
Cheesy Garlic Pull Apart Bread starts with a crusty French baguette stuffed with Parmesan cheese, garlic butter, and a little Cajun seasoning. It bakes in about 10 minutes, giving everyone warm, buttery bread they can pull apart and share.
Cheesy Green Bean Casserole
Cheesy Green Bean Casserole combines tender green beans, creamy mushroom soup, cheddar cheese, and crispy fried onions. This easy holiday casserole can be prepared ahead of time, making it a handy choice when you're cooking several Friendsgiving side dishes.
Parmesan Roasted Green Beans
Parmesan Roasted Green Beans are oven-baked until tender with lightly browned edges and a savory coating of melted Parmesan cheese. Made with fresh or frozen green beans, this easy vegetable side dish adds something cheesy and delicious to your holiday menu.
Sautéed Green Beans with Caramelized Onions
Sautéed Green Beans with Caramelized Onions combine tender-crisp green beans with sweet, golden onions, garlic, and fresh dill. This easy skillet recipe adds plenty of flavor to fresh vegetables without another heavy casserole taking up room on the table.
Easy Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Pecans
Easy Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Pecans combine tender roasted Brussels sprouts with crispy bacon, crunchy pecans, and Parmesan cheese. Roasting brings out the vegetables' natural sweetness, while the bacon and pecans add plenty of savory flavor and crunch.
Roasted Frozen Brussels Sprouts
Roasted Frozen Brussels Sprouts turn an inexpensive bag of frozen vegetables into a delicious side dish with tender centers and browned edges. There's no need to thaw them first, making this an easy choice when your holiday cooking schedule is already full.
Garlic Parmesan Roasted Carrots
Garlic Parmesan Roasted Carrots are coated with butter, fresh garlic, rosemary, and Parmesan cheese before roasting until tender. The carrots develop lightly browned edges and a delicious savory flavor that pairs well with all your favorite Thanksgiving dishes.
Air Fryer Carrots with Honey Brown Sugar Glaze
Air Fryer Carrots with Honey Brown Sugar Glaze combine tender baby carrots with butter, honey, and brown sugar for a sweet, caramelized finish. They cook quickly in the air fryer, freeing up your oven for casseroles, stuffing, and other holiday favorites.
Easy Carrot Soufflé
Easy Carrot Soufflé is a light, fluffy carrot casserole with just enough sweetness to make it a holiday favorite. This simple recipe tastes similar to the famous Piccadilly Cafeteria carrot soufflé and adds a bright pop of color to your Friendsgiving table.
Oven Roasted Beets with Balsamic Glaze and Feta Cheese
Oven Roasted Beets with Balsamic Glaze and Feta Cheese combine naturally sweet roasted beets with tangy balsamic vinegar and salty feta. This colorful vegetable side dish tastes delicious served warm or cold and adds something different to a traditional holiday meal.
Easy Air Fryer Mushrooms with Garlic and Parmesan
Easy Air Fryer Mushrooms with Garlic and Parmesan are tender, savory mushrooms seasoned with garlic, thyme, and Parmesan cheese. Ready in about 15 minutes, they're a quick holiday side dish that won't take up any room in your oven.
Garlic Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan Cheese
Garlic Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan Cheese combines fresh asparagus spears with garlic, Parmesan, and simple seasonings. This easy roasted vegetable recipe cooks in less than 15 minutes, making it a convenient addition to a busy Friendsgiving menu.
Air Fryer Asparagus
Air Fryer Asparagus wraps fresh asparagus spears in crispy bacon and brushes them with seasoned garlic butter. The air fryer cooks the asparagus until tender and the bacon until crisp, giving you a flavorful vegetable side dish without using the oven.
Cheesy Skillet Corn with Bacon
Cheesy Skillet Corn with Bacon combines sweet corn, crispy bacon, green chilies, scallions, and plenty of melted cheese in a rich cream sauce. This easy skillet side dish is ready in about 30 minutes and tastes delicious served hot alongside your favorite holiday recipes.
Smoky Mac and Cheese with Tomatoes
Smoky Mac and Cheese with Tomatoes combines tender pasta, creamy cheddar cheese, fire-roasted tomatoes, and a crispy breadcrumb topping. This easy baked macaroni and cheese is ready in about 30 minutes and adds a little extra flavor to traditional holiday mac and cheese.
Cauliflower Mac & Cheese
Cauliflower Mac & Cheese replaces traditional pasta with roasted cauliflower coated in a rich, creamy cheese sauce. This easy oven-baked side dish gives you all that cheesy goodness with fewer carbs, making it a tasty option for guests who prefer vegetables over pasta.
Cracker Barrel Copycat Skillet Fried Apples
Cracker Barrel Copycat Skillet Fried Apples are tender apple slices cooked in butter, brown sugar, and warm spices until soft and saucy. This easy copycat recipe tastes like the restaurant favorite and makes a delicious sweet side dish for Friendsgiving or Thanksgiving dinner.
Paula Deen's Baked Pineapple Casserole
Paula Deen's Baked Pineapple Casserole is a sweet Southern side dish made with crushed pineapple and eggs, baked until soft and fluffy. Unlike other pineapple casseroles, this version doesn't contain cheese or flour, making it a gluten-free addition to your holiday table.
Homemade Orange Cranberry Sauce
Homemade Orange Cranberry Sauce combines fresh cranberries, orange juice, orange zest, cinnamon, and brown sugar for a delicious balance of sweet and tart flavors. Make this easy holiday sauce ahead of time and serve it chilled alongside turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes.
Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce with Orange Juice
Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce with Orange Juice combines fresh or frozen cranberries with maple syrup, cinnamon, and citrus for a sweet and tangy holiday sauce. The pressure cooker makes homemade cranberry sauce easy, so you can skip the canned version without adding much work.
Cranberry Fluff Salad with Cool Whip and Pineapple
Cranberry Fluff Salad with Cool Whip and Pineapple combines tart cranberries, sweet pineapple, mini marshmallows, and whipped topping in a fluffy holiday salad. This pretty pink side dish is a fun alternative to traditional cranberry sauce and can be made ahead for Friendsgiving.
Pistachio Fruit Salad AKA Watergate Salad
Pistachio Fruit Salad AKA Watergate Salad combines pistachio pudding, crushed pineapple, mini marshmallows, pecans, and whipped topping. This old-fashioned green fluff salad takes just five minutes to prepare and brings a little nostalgia to your holiday potluck.
Mandarin Orange Fluff Salad
Mandarin Orange Fluff Salad combines juicy mandarin oranges, pineapple, orange Jell-O, vanilla pudding, and Cool Whip in a light, creamy fruit salad. This easy, old-fashioned recipe is sweet enough for dessert but also makes a fun side dish for Friendsgiving dinner.
The Best Ever Broccoli Salad
The Best Ever Broccoli Salad combines fresh broccoli, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, walnuts, and golden raisins with a creamy, sweet-tangy dressing. This crunchy salad can be prepared ahead of time and adds a fresh option to a table full of warm holiday casseroles.
Keto Broccoli Salad (No Mayo)
Keto Broccoli Salad (No Mayo) combines crunchy fresh broccoli, crispy bacon, red onion, and sunflower seeds with a tangy homemade oil and vinegar dressing. This easy low-carb salad is gluten-free and dairy-free, making it a great option for guests with different dietary needs.
Roasted Beet Salad with Feta
Roasted Beet Salad with Feta combines sweet roasted beets, peppery arugula, crunchy walnuts, and creamy feta cheese with a bright citrus vinaigrette. This colorful salad is delicious served cold and adds something fresh and flavorful to your Friendsgiving spread.
Apple Pecan Feta Salad with Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette
Apple Pecan Feta Salad with Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette combines crisp apples, candied pecans, dried cranberries, fresh greens, and tangy feta cheese. The homemade creamy balsamic dressing brings everything together in a sweet and savory fall salad that looks beautiful on a holiday table.
Best Greek Salad with Lettuce and Homemade Greek Dressing
Best Greek Salad with Lettuce and Homemade Greek Dressing combines crisp greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, artichoke hearts, feta cheese, and bacon. A tangy homemade lemon and red wine vinegar dressing adds plenty of flavor to this fresh, colorful side dish that's easy to bring to Friendsgiving.
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