Friendsgiving Made Easy: Sides You’ll Actually Have Time to Make

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Whether you’re hosting or showing up with a dish to share, these quick and delicious sides prove you don’t need to be a chef to impress your friends. Each one comes together in under 30 minutes — because Friendsgiving should be fun, not stressful. Plus, keep reading for a chance to win a BELLA 4-Qt Air Fryer from Target.


1. Roasted Parmesan Potatoes


Ingredients:
  • 2 lbs baby potatoes, halved
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions:
  • Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  • Toss potatoes in olive oil, parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway.
  • Serve hot with a sprinkle of fresh herbs (optional).

2. Honey Butter Green Beans


Ingredients:
  • 1 lb fresh green beans (or frozen)
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions:
  • Steam or boil green beans until tender (about 5 minutes).
  • In a pan, melt butter and stir in honey.
  • Add green beans and toss to coat.
  • Season with salt and pepper, then serve warm.

3. Cheesy Pull-Apart Bread


Ingredients:
  • 1 round loaf of bread (like sourdough)
  • 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a mix)
  • ¼ cup butter, melted
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions:
  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Cut the bread in a crosshatch pattern, being careful not to slice all the way through.
  • Mix melted butter with garlic powder and Italian seasoning, then drizzle into the cuts.
  • Stuff shredded cheese into the cracks.
  • Wrap in foil and bake for 15 minutes, then uncover and bake 5 more minutes until melted and crisp.


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by JeffreyG | Uxbridge, MA
Nov 16, 2025

POTATOES

by chelsea11 | FRANKLIN, WI
Nov 15, 2025

I love to make Cranberry Cheesecake Fluff. Even those that say they don’t like cranberry, like this side dish, which is more like a dessert.

by LizaRose | SHELBURNE, VT
Nov 15, 2025

Ina Garten's Panzanella salad!

by clc408 | NORTH CANTON, OH
Nov 15, 2025

Cranberry salad

by PamelaGannon | UXBRIDGE, MA
Nov 15, 2025

beans

by JeffreyG | Uxbridge, MA
Nov 15, 2025

pitatpes

by xxyyzz88 | BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Nov 14, 2025

Sweet Potato casserole is always a hit!

by Outrun1986 | NIAGARA FALLS, NY
Nov 14, 2025

Cornbread Casserole

by diesel51 | Palm Harbor, FL
Nov 14, 2025

A chicken dinner with dumplings, salad, peaches with the chicken and Boston Cream Pie

by rickpeggys | RANDOLPH, NJ
Nov 14, 2025

Sweet Potato with marshmallows.

by lunley | Olney, IL
Nov 14, 2025

Always homemade mashed potatoes. Isn't Thanksgiving without them!!

by TeenyTig11 | Union, OH
Nov 14, 2025

Always deviled eggs!!

by Briellesmom16 | DUNDALK, MD
Nov 14, 2025

My favorite friendsgiving dish would be creamy cheesy crabdip with parmasean baled bread to dip in.

by JeffreyG | Uxbridge, MA
Nov 14, 2025

POTATOES

by xxxxxxx | ALICE, TX
Nov 14, 2025

Stuffing

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