Have you been invited to a Friendsgiving and you’re not sure what to bring? We have you covered with these ten easy to transport Thanksgiving Friendsgiving recipes!
So you may not be in charge of the turkey, but you need to show up with something delicious for your Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving crowd. What to do?
WE HAVE IDEAS.
From appetizers to side dishes to desserts, we have your back. Come along and check out our Thanksgiving recipe ideas!
#1: Deviled Ham Spread
I make something similar. I add celery, chopped sweet pickles and hard boiled eggs and use it as sandwich filling. ~ CA
This 10-minute appetizer is not only fabulous on crackers or veggies, but as you can see from the comment above, it is also totally customizable, and makes a scrumptious post-Thanksgiving sandwich!
#2: Prosciutto Cheese Rolls
I actually made these as a dinner entrée one night for my husband, and he didn’t even need anything else to eat! Delicious! ~ Robyn
Salty prosciutto, creamy goat cheese and sweet fig jam, with a lemony drizzle on top. Make extra, because these nibbles are going to go FAST!
#3: Butter Biscuits
Oh my gosh!!
Easiest tallest biscuit / muffins I’ve ever made!!!
I’ve always struggled with mine being on the flat side.
This will definitely be the only biscuit recipe I will ever use in the future!! ~ Melody
These biscuits! They take only three ingredients, and I literally have to smack my husband’s hand (lovingly of course) so he doesn’t eat way more than his fair share the second they come out of the oven. A must for a Friendsgiving table!
#4: Sheet Pan Focaccia
I have made many no knead focaccia recipes and this one is THE best. With other recipes, even the very highly rated ones, there always tasted like something was missing from what I’ve had in restaurants. This recipe got it perfectly!! ~ Mary
Focaccia is a buttery Italian bread, and this sheet pan version has rosemary baked into the top, a perfect slightly crunchy crust and a soft interior. It does need some time to rise so plan this one ahead…but it is worth every single second!
#5: Polenta with Corn
This side dish was perfect for when I grilled steak! A simple yet delicious addition, made even better with fresh corn! ~ Nathasha
This creamy, dreamy polenta with corn is on constant rotation at my house in the summertime, but it is also a Thanksgiving favorite because it also works with frozen corn. Pro Tip: put it in a slow cooker when it is done and set it on warm so it stays nice and warm until it’s time to serve it up!
#6: Ham Pear and Brie Casserole
Such a delicious fall meal! I made this for a friends get together and it was a huge hit! Thank you!! ~ Christina
Yes, the turkey is the star of the Thanksgiving show, but for those folks who might like ham, this easy casserole blends chopped cooked ham with creamy Brie cheese and sweet pears. The turkey might get jealous!
#7: Easy Irish Trifle
Love this recipe! It came out amazing and it reminds me of the episode of Friends where they make trifle. Amazing! ~ Susie
Onward to dessert! You can pretty much count on the fact that there will be pecan and pumpkin pie, so shake things up a bit by bringing this Irish favorite, full of cookies and cream and fresh fruit.
#8: Grandma’s Apple Brown Betty
I had some leftover homemade bread, so I was so happy to find this recipe when I searched for Brown Betty ideas. It was delicious. The spices were perfect! I did add some jumbo raisins though. Thank you for recreating your grand mom’s recipe! ~ Becky
My grandmother Aileen made this classic dessert all the time – it brings back memories of my childhood on her Vermont farm! Sweet apples, spices and bread – it is like French Toast meets apple pie. And I highly recommend ice cream on top!
#9: Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Cookies
These cookies are to die for! They feel like Christmas all year round! ~ Rebecca
Well, Thanksgiving IS the doorway to the Christmas season, and adding cinnamon to chocolate chip cookies is a perfect way to get things started! And a nice dessert nibble after a Thanksgiving feast!
#10: French Toast Muffins
These are fabulous! They are like portable French toast! ~ Sally
Want to be that friend who totally wins Friendsgiving? Secretly pass your hosts a basket full of these French Toast muffins and tell them they are for the morning after Thanksgiving when the last thing they want to do is cook anything. (And save one for yourself!)
So there you have it…ten of our best Friendsgiving ideas! I hope you try a couple (or all ten) and let me know how they turn out for you!
See you next time,
Love, Kate 💖💖
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