Friendsgiving Menu Ideas: 6 Easy Party Recipes
Fireball Apple Cider
Creamed Corn Dip
Green Bean Casserole Cups
Turkey Cranberry Sliders
Crispy Potato Stacks
Apple Cinnamon Bread
Gathering friends for a cozy Friendsgiving doesn’t have to mean hours in the kitchen or stressing about the menu. At Food & Friends, our goal is simple: easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing recipes that help you feel confident hosting and fully present with your people. This year’s line-up? A festive drink, comfort dips and sides, sliders for the win, and a sweet finish that’ll warm everyone up. Let’s dig into the FRIENDSGIVING MENU IDEAS: 6 EASY PARTY RECIPES.
Why You Should Host Friendsgiving
Friendsgiving is about connection – laughing, sharing food, making memories – and your menu should support that, not steal the show or stress you out. With these six friendsgiving recipes, you’ll have a made-for-you plan. So grab your apron, gather your favorite people, and kick off the holiday season with the ones you love!
If you’ve never hosted or attended a Friendsgiving gathering, take this as your nudge to start a new tradition with your closest friends!
Friendsgiving Menu Ideas: 6 Easy Party Recipes
Welcome your Friendsgiving guests with an easy, cozy menu of a special drink, dip, sliders, sides, and dessert.
01
Fireball Apple Cider
Start on the right note with this warm spiked cider that screams “holiday”. Apple juice simmered with a little orange juice, lemon juice, spices, fruit slices, and a splash of Fireball Whisky is ladled straight from the pot so guests can serve themselves. It’s cozy, welcoming, and it’s the perfect prelude to the party food! For a non-alcoholic version, simply omit the Fireball. It is also great chilled as a cocktail!
02
Creamed Corn Dip
This is a creamy, savory, and slightly sweet dip that disappears before you know it! With just a few ingredients and a little baking time, you’ve got a warm bowl of delicious dip to serve with crackers, chips, or crunchy veggies while everyone arrives and begins to chat.
03
Turkey Cranberry Sliders
Mini sandwiches are a definite hosting win. These sliders are the perfect Thanksgiving bite featuring turkey (store-bought or leftovers), cranberry sauce, stuffing and mayo. They’re easy to make, easy to share, and just the right size for grazing.
04
Green Bean Casserole Cups
A playful twist on a Thanksgiving classic: green bean casserole, but in miniature form. These individual portions are tidy, cute, and easy to serve (and eat!). The puff pastry adds a buttery richness to the mini casseroles that the classic recipe lacks. Same nostalgia factor with a few yummy additions and a beautiful presentation.
05
Crispy Potato Stacks
Thin-sliced potatoes are layered and baked until crisp around the edges. These stacks bring lovely texture and a wow factor without being overly complicated. You’ll love how they look stacked on a platter, and they taste even better than they photograph.
06
Cinnamon Apple Bread
These mini apple cinnamon loaves are warm and delicious. And served with vanilla ice cream, they make the perfect individual dessert and ending to the menu.
This menu has all the makings of classic dishes but in smaller, simpler forms.
Stress-Free Hosting Tips
And because a smooth Friendsgiving is just as important as a delicious one, here are a few simple hosting tips to keep things easy and enjoyable:
• Keep the guest list manageable.
Invite the friends you can truly relax around. A smaller group means less pressure and more time to enjoy actual conversations.
• Plan a make-ahead friendly menu.
Choose some dishes that can be prepped in advance (like my corn dip, sliders, and apple cinnamon bread) so you’re not tied to the kitchen all night.
• Keep the table simple but intentional.
A few candles, some greenery, or a runner instantly make your dining table feel warm without the need for a full tablescape. Or forgo the table altogether and gather round a coffee table in your living room. (This is my plan!)
• Set the scene with cozy touches.
Dimmed lighting, a fall playlist, and a signature cocktail like my Fireball Apple Cider (served hot or iced) create that instant cozy vibe. Having a few conversation questions at the ready will also help get the party flowing.
• Make guests comfortable right away.
Have a few snacks and drinks out ready to go. If you have guests who like to help, have a few simple tasks to divvy up, like filling glasses or replenishing crackers.
Friendsgiving doesn’t have to be complicated – just thoughtful, welcoming, and delicious. With this menu and a few intentional touches, you’ll host a gathering that feels effortless and is filled with heart. Here’s to good food, great friends, and the kind of night everyone looks forward to year after year.
Happy Hosting!
