Bring your friends together for a laid-back Friendsgiving feast filled with Southern comfort—think juicy turkey, buttery casseroles, and homemade desserts that’ll have everyone asking for seconds.
Friendsgiving is all about gathering your favorite people around the table for good Thanksgiving food and even better company, and this menu makes it easy to do just that. I’ve rounded up Southern Bite’s most comforting and crowd-pleasing recipes to help you host a Friendsgiving feast that’s simple, delicious, and stress-free.
Start with a super-juicy, perfectly seasoned Spatchcocked Turkey, then add cozy classics like Quick & Easy Turkey Gravy, Cheesy Baked Mashed Potatoes, and Mac and Cheese for a Crowd. Round out your table with holiday favorites like Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole, Ultimate Cheesy Squash Casserole, and Ultimate Sweet Potato Casserole. And don’t forget dessert! How about Pecan Pie Cobbler and Classic Sweet Potato Pie?! Yum!
The best part? Many of these recipes are perfectly portable because they are made in casserole dishes or slow cookers, so they’re easy to take along to your Friendsgiving gathering. In this menu, you’ll find everything you need for a meal that feels festive, homey, and full of Southern flavor. Gather your guests, set the table, and get ready to make some sweet (and savory) food. Y’all enjoy!
Your Ultimate Friendsgiving Menu
Host the perfect Friendsgiving with this ultimate menu of comforting Southern favorites, like juicy turkey, classic sides, and unforgettable desserts.
Juiciest Spatchcocked Turkey truly is the juiciest turkey recipe with the best crispy skin and tender meat. Perfect Thanksgiving turkey or any occasion!
You can have this delicious, easy Turkey Gravy recipe on the table in less than 10 minutes. It’s perfect for Thanksgiving!
This Slow Cooker Cornbread Dressing is rich, moist, and full of classic Southern flavor. This recipe is an easy, hands-off way to make a holiday favorite.
These Cheesy Baked Mashed Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food. They are creamy, cheesy, and topped with a golden crust that’s downright irresistible.
This ultra-creamy, Cheesiest Mac and Cheese for a Crowd is loaded with rich, cheesy flavor and perfect for holidays, potlucks, or feeding a hungry family.
This Ultimate Sweet Potato Casserole recipe combines a crunchy brown sugar pecan topping with both toasty and gooey, melty marshmallows for a side dish that’s perfect for any Thanksgiving menu!
My Slow Cooker Ultimate Green Bean Casserole recipe, made with smoky bacon and gooey Monterey Jack cheese, frees up valuable oven space because it’s made right in the Crockpot! It’s the perfect Thanksgiving side dish!
This Ultimate Cheesy Squash Casserole recipe is a delicious southern casserole filled with layers of tender squash, creamy cheese, and savory flavor.
This Pecan Pie Cobbler is where classic pecan pie and cobbler collide! Crunchy pecans, cakey cobbler, and lots of that gooey pecan pie filling make this one of my new favorite desserts!
Classic Sweet Potato Pie is a sweet and savory dessert and the perfect comfort food. This recipe features simple ingredients and loads of flavor!
Thank you for this get together Menu. Our large family does this each year and I can never think of a 2 hour traveling dish that isn’t already on the menu! Cheesy mashed potatoes may be the one this year for me. Happy Thanksgiving!
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