41 of The Best Friendsgiving Food Ideas Your Guests will Love!

Keep reading for 41 of the Best Friendsgiving food ideas to serve at your next get-together! This list includes our favorite Friendsgiving appetizers, sides, entrees, desserts, cocktails, and more!

What is Friendsgiving?

Friendsgiving is a less formal celebration of Thanksgiving with your friends which means the menu can be a little more unique!

There is no pressure to serve a whole roasted Turkey at Friendsgiving!

In my opinion, Thanksgiving and Friendsgiving are ALL about the sides! And desserts.

Wondering what should I serve for Friendsgiving?

First off, shout out to you for being the host! Hosting holidays or really anything is not my strong suit!

But if you are the host or attending a Friendsgiving this year, here is a list of the best food ideas to serve at Friendsgiving!

The Best Entrees and Main Dishes To Serve at Friendsgiving

Healthy Turkey Sweet Potato Chili

This Healthy & Easy Turkey Sweet Potato Chili can be made in your instant pot, slow cooker, or on the stove.

Made with clean ingredients and ready in no time. It’s the perfect fall or winter chili recipe!

Pumpkin Gnocchi Sauce

Pumpkin Gnocchi Sauce will quickly become your go-to Fall favorite!

It’s creamy, flavorful, made with whole ingredients, vegan, dairy-free, and nut-free! Great for pasta too!

5 Ingredient Crockpot Chili

This 5 ingredient crockpot chili is so simple to make, full of healthy ingredients, is hearty, filling, and perfect for those cool fall days.

The perfect, easy Friendsgiving food idea!

Whole30 White Chicken Chili

top shot of white chicken chili in a white bowl topped with a lime and avocado

This Whole30 White Chicken Chili is creamy, flavorful, and a great healthy one-pot meal!

It’s also gluten-free, dairy-free, and made with only whole ingredients!

Cranberry Turkey Burger

These Cranberry Turkey burgers are perfect winter grilling, healthy, and super festive for the holidays, especially when you get tired of all of the oven-baked turkey and ham!

Try making these burgers for your next Friendsgiving instead of traditional roasted turkey!

Herb Roasted Turkey Tenderloin

Herb Roasted Turkey Tenderloin is a delicious and easy main entree that you need to make for this year’s Friendsgiving.

Mouthwatering and easy to make, this recipe is ready to serve in just 60 minutes.

Oven Roasted Turkey Breast

A lemon garlic herb marinade coats this tender and perfectly juicy Oven Roasted Turkey Breast that’s extremely simple to prepare.

No fancy baster or injector is needed and this turkey breast can be roasted in under 2 hours.

The Best Appetizers to Serve at Friendsgiving

Since we all know Friendsgiving is a full day event, why not start snacking with one of these appetizers?

Sriracha Sweet Potato Hummus

Sweet Potato Hummus is slightly spicy but majorly delicious. This spicy hummus is also vegan, gluten-free, and perfect for meal prep!

Enjoy this healthy and easy homemade hummus recipe for an appetizer, snack, in a bowl, or on a sandwich. Great for Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving!

Pear, Goat Cheese, and Honey Crostini

Bartlett pear, goat cheese & honey pecan crostini are the perfect addition to your holiday recipe box.

Taking less than 20 minutes to prepare, this quick and easy recipe is great for a healthy tailgating snack or fall party food.

Butternut Squash Guacamole

Butternut Squash Guacamole is the perfect healthy appetizer for tailgates, holidays, or a potluck!

Made with your favorite fall ingredients like squash and pepitas, enjoy this easy appetizer recipe in 30 minutes or less.

Charcuterie Board

Learn how to assemble a charcuterie board by using these simple step-by-step instructions.

Pick out your favorite meats and cheeses and follow this easy beginner’s guide for how to make the best charcuterie board for effortless entertaining!

The Best Side Dishes to Serve at Friendsgiving

Thanksgiving and Friendsgiving is ALL about the sides if you ask me! Here are the best Friendsgiving food ideas to serve as side dishes to your main course!

Vegan Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

This Vegan Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese is creamy, cheesy, dairy free, and nut-free!

Great for meal prepping and freezer batching!

Butternut Squash and Brussel Sprouts

Brussel sprouts and butternut squash is such an easy fall side dish, but also can be served during the holidays!

The veggies are tossed with cranberries and walnuts for more flavor and the perfect crunch!

4 Ingredient Honey Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Apples

This Honey Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Apples recipe is ready in 30 minutes, made using 4 simple ingredients, and is the perfect side to any meal!

Crispy on the outside, and tender on the inside for a totally delicious vegetable side dish.

Easy Harvest Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette

This Simple Harvest Salad with a Creamy Walnut Vinaigrette is both vegan and gluten-free.

It’s the perfect, easy recipe for a crowd, the holidays or meal prep! It’s a winner at every Friendsgiving!

Paleo Sweet Potato Casserole

Paleo Sweet Potato Casserole is not only a healthy side dish, but a delicious dessert with a streusel topping that is to die for!

One of the best Friendsgiving food ideas if you as me!

Paleo Green Bean Casserole

green bean casserole baked in white pan with crispy onions on top

Paleo Green Bean Casserole is a healthy traditional side dish that is a must have holiday favorite including homemade crispy onions as a topping!

Pear, Pomegranate and Pumpkin Seed Salad

This Easy Pear and Pumpkin Seed Salad recipe combines all things summer and fall. Topped with pomegranate seed, feta cheese, poppy seed dressing, and more delicious ingredients!

This simple spinach salad recipe pairs perfectly with grilled chicken or steak.

Roasted Vegetable Casserole

This roasted vegetable casserole is my go-to casserole to serve for Friendsgiving. It is a super versatile recipe.

Stuffing Balls

The perfect recipe for a crowd, these individual stuffing balls are so delicious and an extremely popular recipe.

They’re great for meal prep ahead, freeze well, and are vegetarian-friendly for any friends that skip the turkey!

Southern Squash Casserole

A popular comforting side dish casserole with yellow squash, onions, sour cream, and cheddar cheese topped with crushed buttery crackers.

Brown Rice Risotto

This brown rice risotto is full of fall flavor with sage, butternut squash, mushrooms, and parmesan melted in.

It is creamy, delicious, and the perfect side dish for Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving!

Cheesy Hashbrown Potatoes

Inspired by the Cracker Barrel classic, Cheesy Hashbrown Potatoes are the perfect crowd-pleasing holiday side dish.

This casserole is easy, can be prepared ahead of time, and is loaded with cheese.

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes are an easy way to make everyone’s favorite Thanksgiving side.

These pressure-cooked mashed potatoes are a game changer, even for beginners of the electric pressure cooker.

Maple Mustard Brussels Sprouts

These Maple Mustard Brussels Sprouts are roasted until crispy and tossed in a sweet, tangy, and sticky maple syrup Dijon mustard glaze.

Apple Sausage Stuffing

Apple Sausage Stuffing is a scrumptious Thanksgiving side dish that’s sweet, savory, and so easy to make!

Make-ahead or same-day, this stuffing belongs at every holiday meal.

Scalloped Potatoes

Scalloped Potatoes are an easy potato side dish made with thinly sliced potatoes and onions layered in a homemade cream sauce and baked until golden and bubbly.

Learn How to Make Scalloped Potatoes and enjoy this classic comfort food with friends and family for Friendsgiving!

The Best Desserts to Serve at Friendsgiving

These are seriously the best Friendsgiving desserts that your friends will be obsessed with!

From pumpkin cookies to apple pie bars and even sweet potato bread pudding… this list has it all!

Almond Flour Pumpkin Cookies

side view of a stack of pumpkin almond flour cookies

Pumpkin Almond Flour Cookies are exactly what you need for all of the fall vibes!

Gluten free, vegan friendly and you only need a few pantry staples! Your Friendsgiving menu NEEDS these cookies on it!

Sweet Potato Bread Pudding

Sweet potato bread pudding is an easy fall dessert that is a must have on your Friendsgiving dinner table!

Top with pecan praline sauce or caramel sauce.

Vegan Sweet Potato Brownies

Fudgy Vegan Sweet Potato Brownies are dairy-free, gluten-free, and made with oat flour!

Best of all, this healthy chocolate brownie recipe is made straight in your blender or food processor!

Sweet Potato Bars

You have to try these delicious and chewy sweet potato bars!

Made with pantry staples and are a great year-round snack, but especially great for Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving!

Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Sweet Potato Cookies

Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Sweet Potato Breakfast Cookies are chocolatey, moist, cakey, and filled with oats making them the perfect breakfast treat or healthy dessert option.

Enjoy them for an afternoon snack or late-night treat, too!