Our Favorite Friendsgiving Recipes

It’s that time of year again. A time for your friends to get together and give thanks to one another, but also to compete on who makes the best Friendsgiving treat. Maybe your green bean casserole was a fan favorite last year and you don’t want to lose your top spot now? Maybe you only brought the wine and cider last time, and need to step it up this year? Well, whatever your position on the Friendsgiving totem pole, we’ve got you covered with our top recipe picks for this year’s gathering. 

1. Stacked Potatoes
Why: Hit’em with a twist on the classic potatoes. Every Friendsgiving needs a potato dish, and it’s highly likely you’ll have friends bring some mashed potatoes or sweetened yams. But you’ll go above and beyond the standard tots by showcasing these beautiful and delicious treats.
Recipe
Pro tip: The more garlic, the better.

2. Creamy Parmesan Baked Corn
Why: I had never thought of making a corn dish until experiencing this scrumptious treat at a friend’s dinner party a couple years ago. And now I’ve been making it for special occasions ever since. This creamy perfection is the ideal side for a Friendsgiving feast. Sorry, but it’s highly unlikely you’ll have any leftovers to take home.
Recipe
Pro tip: Both (defrosted) frozen corn or corner from the husk work splendidly!

3. Gravy
Why: An often forgotten but absolute necessity for any Thanksgiving feast is the gravy! If your grandma, mom, and aunts are still holding out on sharing their secret recipe, we’ve got you covered with a VERY simple one that will make your friends think you’ve had that sacred family recipe all along.
Recipe
Pro tip: Substitute the water with low sodium chicken broth. Forget the optional turkey drippings and giblets.

4. Cinnamon Roasted Chickpeas
Why: Everyone needs a little snack before diving into the heavy hitters on a Friendsgiving. Give you your friends a sweet little something to munch on with these cinnamon roasted chickpeas. But beware! Although tiny, they are quite addictive!
Recipe
Pro tip: The crispier, the better!

5. Corn Bread
Why: But really, the question is why not corn bread? Corn bread is always good and always a fan favorite at any potluck. Skip the fancy jalapeños and honey versions, and bring back the classic butter recipe to make your Friendsgiving feel like home.
Recipe
Pro tip: Your friends will want more than this recipe above recommends. Just go ahead and double it to feed your people!