Friendsgiving Made Easy: Sides You’ll Actually Have Time to Make
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Nov 06, 2025
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
- 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
- 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
- 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 mcombs | PEARL, MS
Monkey bread
by tgaragibson | SARASOTA, FL
My go-to Friendsgiving dish is a hearty and delicious Bacon Mac & Cheese. It's the perfect comfort food that everyone loves and is easy to make ahead of time, which is essential for a potluck-style gathering.
by abfantom | WAPPINGERS FL, NY
I like to make Company Carrots for our Friendsgiving dinner
by Bakersdozen | HESPERIA, CA
I have learned how to make Salvadoran turkey (although I am not Salvadoran). My family loves when I make it.
by SexyBrat | Sacramento, CA
Mashed Potatoes. Simple, but still the best.
by dvhnvr4040 | Cedar Rapids, IA
Mini Turkey Boats
by Allyansell | Westwood, NJ
Stuffing is my absolute favorite thing to make! This year I’ll be trying a new gluten free recipe
by directorylane | Indianapolis, IN
I make cut up baked small red potatoes in a casserole dish with sauerkraut, garlic and pepper. It''s really good, you drain the sauerkraut of course.
by gervitsd | Towson, MD
we love our deviled eggs
by bonesandbuilds | OREM, UT
No one commented on sweet potatoes with the little marshmallows, which is inarguably the best Friendsgiving dish.
by colbypetunia | HUNTINGTON, WV
I always enjoy making a good stuffing to bring to Friendsgiving.
by HopefulPessimist | Garcia, CO
I make pickled veggies to add to a cheese and meat platter. Got the recipe from the West Elm blog years ago and often tweak it: 1 bunch radishes, trimmed, washed (can also use daikon or turnip for milder flavor) 1 handful green beans, trimmed 1 small head of romanesco broccoli 1 shallot, trimmed 1½ tsp juniper berries ½ cup apple cider vinegar 1 cup water 2 tsp sea salt 2 tsp sugar 1 garlic clove crushed 1½ tsp black peppercorns 1 bay leaf 1. Cut all the veggies into chunks. 2. Put all the veggies plus the rest of the ingredients into a clean glass jar with a lid, make sure the veggies are covered in liquid, if needed, add more vinegar and water to cover. Taste the liquid and make sure it’s not watered down (it should be vinegar-y and slightly salty). Let the veggies pickle overnight or for at least 2 hours.
by skincareobsessed33 | Winston Salem, NC
I never went to a Friendsgiving before. If I were to attend one I would make fresh cranberry sauce because if it's from a can I would never eat it.
by malgosia | ELK GROVE VLG, IL
I love to make desserts. So anything sweet its perfect for Friendsgiving.
by andreect | BEMIDJI, MN
I really look forward to making and sharing Green Bean Casserole. It is a holiday tradition.
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