Are you looking for that food that’s perfect for celebrating Friendsgiving with friends?
Hosting a Friendsgiving party can seem like it’ll be very difficult at first if it’s your first time doing it, like where do you even start from, what exactly do you need to do, and so on. Friendsgiving is pretty much just celebrating Thanksgiving, but with your friends only, no family involved.
It is mostly done to celebrate and give thanks for having amazing friends, having faced a lot of things together the past year, and still coming out swinging.
So it really isn’t as difficult or as complicated as you might think.
Just like with Thanksgiving, the turkey is a must-have, the moist, watered stuffing, and other dishes like the tasty crowd-pleasing pumpkin pie; these are some of the important things to have at a Friendsgiving celebration, so yes, the food is one of, if not the most important to have at the party.
Now, let’s explore the list of Friendsgiving food we’ve prepared for you below.
Easy Friendsgiving Food Ideas
1. Mini Pancake with Berries & Salmon Bagel Platter
A tasty way to satisfy guests at your Friendsgiving celebration.
Two platters are set, one made up of bagels, smoked salmon, different fresh veggies, and a creamy dip, while the other one contains mini pancakes that are topped with strawberries and raspberries with a small jug of syrup on the side.
2. Caramel Apple Platter
Your friends are going to have a mouthwatering reaction just from the sight of this tasty caramel apple platter alone.
The round wooden platter features whole apples with sticks and sliced apples, all coated in caramel, while some are rolled in chopped nuts like pecans.
3. Bagels & Lox Platter
This is a very popular breakfast or lunch platter, so if you intend to host a full-day Friendsgiving party, this would be a great addition to your meal menu, where guests can arrange their own bagel sandwich for lunch.
It features lox (smoked salmon), cream cheese, sliced tomatoes, capers, red onions, cucumber slices, and avocado, alongside a basket of croissants and a basket of bagels.
4. Creamy Garlic Chicken & Vegetables
This meal is often considered a comfort food, so if you prepare this for the party, your guests are definitely going to love it.
It features a chicken thigh with a creamy sauce, roasted carrots, and mashed potatoes.
A classic Friendsgiving mouthwatering side dish.
5. Candied Sweet Potatoes & Bacon Skewers
A very tasty appetizer that’s a crowd pleaser for feeding a lot of guests.
It features roasted sweet potato chunks, bacon strips, brown sugar and cinnamon, and marshmallow fluff drizzle.
Tasty, tangy, and super delicious.
6. Pumpkin Deviled Eggs
This is not just an appetizer but also a food decoration; the deviled eggs are designed to look like pumpkins, perfect for Thanksgiving and Friendsgiving alike.
Hard-boiled eggs with the yolk mixed with other ingredients and then piped in a rigged pattern to resemble a pumpkin and green onion for the stem.
7. Glazed Carrots
Sweeten your Friendsgiving table with these super-tasty glazed carrots, which can be served as a side dish or an appetizer before the main meal.
The carrots are coated in sweetened glaze and perfectly roasted, which makes them an amazing complement to the big meal.
8. Pumpkin-Shaped Cheese Balls
Pumpkin-shaped cheese balls are a classic that’s perfect for fall gatherings.
It’s made with cheese cream, cheddar, and spices, and it’s shaped like a pumpkin with a bell pepper as the stem.
It’s usually served with crackers, fresh veggies, and pretzels.
9. Pumpkin Patch Pigs In A Blanket
Mini Pigs in a blanket designed to look like mini pumpkins is absolutely brilliant.
It’s a tasty appetizer that’s perfect for fall gatherings and celebrations.
Made with pork or hot dogs that are wrapped in a dough such as crescent roll dough.
10. Brussels Sprout with Bacon & Pecans
Another classic fall side dish that leaves everyone’s taste buds on fire with its deliciousness.
It features roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon, pecans, and fried cranberries.
It’s usually served as a side dish alongside the main meal, despite being almost as tasty as the main meal itself.
11. Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffles
A no-bake appetizer or dessert.
It’s made of pumpkin puree, crushed graham crackers, and cream cheese.
It is mixed and then rolled into balls and coated in white or dark chocolate, usually, then it’s topped with mini chocolate chips to create the stem.
12. Duchess Potatoes
A classic French dish that’s a savory side dish typically made from mashed potatoes that are enriched with egg yolk and butter.
Duchesses are typically crispy on the outside but soft, creamy, and tangy on the inside.
13. Garlic Butter Dinner Rolls
Typically made for dinner, I mean it is in the name, however, they are also great for appetizers or side dinner dishes at a party or gathering.
It is usually seasoned with garlic and parsley, and is usually so soft, creamy, and fluffy.
14. Antipasto Skewers
Gotten from the Italian antipasto, which typically means “before the meal".
They are a healthy appetizer which are made up of cured meats, olives, marinated vegetables, and cheeses.
They are tasty, healthy, and easy to prepare.
See also: The Tastiest 15 Thanksgiving Veggie Trays (No Baking Required)
15. Garlic Butter Roasted Mushrooms
A rather popular side dish for parties and gatherings during the fall season.
The roasted or sautéed until tender mushrooms are often prepared with button or cremini mushrooms, butter, garlic, and thyme or parsley herbs.
16. Delicious Creamed Corn
There is no way this dish won’t be super delicious with the combination of pieces it is made of.
It combines fresh, canned, or frozen corn with milk, butter, and cheese, which creates a mouthwatering side dish that’s perfect for Thanksgiving and Friendsgiving celebrations.
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Conclusion
The dishes on the list are fantastic to prepare, and they will always be welcomed at any Friendsgiving celebration.
From classic dishes to some more uncommon dishes, there’s definitely something here for everyone.
Friendsgiving also gives you the chance to try more stylish recipes, as no one really expects you to have a full bird (turkey) prepared.
However, all the side dishes should have their moment to shine; that’s another important part of hosting a Friendsgiving party.
Having your friends bring over their own food is another way to add a variety of dishes to the meal menu, which’ll also take a bit of the stress off your chest.
We hope this guide has given you enough food ideas to have a successful Friendsgiving celebration.
