Gathering with friends for a Friendsgiving celebration is all about good food, laughter, and shared memories. But let's be real—planning a menu that’s both easy to make and delicious enough to impress your friends can feel overwhelming!

Whether you're hosting a full feast or contributing a single dish, we've rounded up Friendsgiving food ideas that are easy to prepare, budget-friendly, and guaranteed to be crowd-pleasers.

From creative appetizers to hearty mains and sweet desserts, these recipes will take your Friendsgiving spread to the next level—leaving everyone feeling full, happy, and ready for seconds!

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21 Easy & Crowd-Pleasing Friendsgiving Food Ideas Everyone Will Love

01 | Pumpkin Risotto with goat cheese

Tender gnocchi is tossed in a creamy brown butter sauce and topped with fresh sage, walnuts, and parmesan. It’s the perfect Fall comfort food.

02 | Creamy Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Sausage

Creamy Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Sausage, Thyme, and Sage is the ultimate Autumn comfort food.

03 | Pumpkin Risotto with goat cheese

Pumpkin Risotto with Goat Cheese & Dried Cranberries is a perfect fall comfort food – Rich, creamy & perfect for an elegant weeknight meal or a vegetarian Thanksgiving.

04 | Creamy Pumpkin Chicken Enchiladas

Even though cinnamon is mostly used in sweet recipes like cakes, pies, and muffins, it’s actually a traditional Mexican ingredient. Adding a pinch of cinnamon to this dish isn’t enough to make it taste sweet, but it’s just enough to deepen the flavors of the other spices. This recipe will surely be a hit!

05 | Pumpkin Beef Bolognese

A rich, hearty meat sauce with tender chunks of pumpkin that melt in your mouth. While it may sound like a time-consuming dish, it’s actually incredibly easy to throw together.

06 | Butter Chicken Pumpkin Curry

This delicious recipe is a wonderful Gluten Free + Whole30 + Dairy Free Option!

07 | Quick butternut squash lasagna roll ups

A fun twist on classic lasagna, filled with creamy goodness and lots of flavor, perfect for dinner and sure to impress your family or friends.

08 | Pan Fried Cheese Broccoli Gnocchi

Tender broccoli and gnocchi in a creamy cheese sauce create a delicious, effortless meal.

09 | Garlic Parmesan Roasted Green Beans

Ready in less than 30mn, these delicious fresh green beans are roasted with a rich mixture of parmesan cheese and minced garlic. They’re so easy to make – they’ll make an excellent addition to your Holiday table!

10 | Easy Twice Baked Potato Casserole

This Twice Baked Potato Casserole is rich, creamy, and loaded with bacon and cheese. This easy side dish is one of the best holiday casserole recipes!

11 | Holiday Grazing Table

12 | Thanksgiving Deviled Eggs

13 | Turkey Cranberry Sliders

These simple turkey and cranberry sliders are an easy way to repurpose leftover Thanksgiving turkey and cranberry sauce into a tasty new meal.

14 | Maple Walnut Sweet Potato Skins

Take twice baked sweet potatoes to the next level with this delicious brown sugar maple walnut topping. Perfect as a Thanksgiving side dish!

15 | Chorizo Cornbread Stuffing

An easy, no-fuss, make-ahead crumbly stuffing loaded with so many amazing flavors and a kick of heat that the whole family will go crazy for!

16 | Apple Butter Meatballs

These slow cooker apple butter meatballs are smothered in a delicious sweet and savory sauce made by combining tangy chili sauce, warmly spiced apple butter, and maple syrup.

17 | Mini Baked Potatoes

Roasted baby potatoes are loaded up with sour cream and chives. They're a great finger food that everyone will love.

18 | Cinnammon Apple Baked Brie

An addictively yummy brie appetizer, featuring baked brie topped with cinnamon apples and walnuts smothered in a quick and easy caramel sauce. The perfect mix of sweet and savory, creamy and crunchy!