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Friendsgiving is a wonderful reason to get together with friends and share a delicious meal! Whether you’re hosting the gathering or bringing a dish to someone’s home, these easy Friendsgiving potluck recipes will help you plan what to serve.
I’ve gathered 27 of my favorite recipes for Friendsgiving, including appetizers, side dishes, casseroles, breads, and desserts. Many can be made ahead and are easy to transport and share.
🎉 And to make planning even easier, I’ve included two free Friendsgiving planning guides at the end of this collection, one for hosts and one for guests, with printable and phone-friendly versions.
Friendsgiving is often a potluck-style gathering, with everyone bringing something to share. It’s a fun way to celebrate with friends without leaving all the cooking to one person!
When deciding what to bring, here are a few things to keep in mind:
Make-ahead dishes: Choose recipes you can prepare the day before, so you’re not rushing to cook everything before leaving.
Easy to transport: Casseroles, slow cooker dishes, salads, and desserts that travel well are especially helpful.
Serving and reheating: Check with the host about oven space, refrigeration, or somewhere to plug in your slow cooker.
Coordinate with the host: Find out what’s already on the menu so there’s a good variety of dishes.
Don’t forget the extras: Bring any serving utensils, toppings, or condiments your dish needs.
And remember, Friendsgiving doesn’t have to be fancy! Sharing good food and spending time together is what makes it special.
Friendsgiving Appetizers
Pumpkin Cheese Ball
This festive pumpkin-shaped cheese ball is a fun appetizer to bring to Friendsgiving! Make it ahead and serve with crackers for an easy party snack.
This creamy homemade ranch dip is an easy appetizer to bring to Friendsgiving. Make it ahead and serve with a platter of fresh vegetables for a delicious addition to the potluck table.
This creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip is a great appetizer to bring to Friendsgiving. Serve it warm from the slow cooker with crackers, bread, or vegetables for dipping.
These Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Meatballs are a delicious party appetizer and a great choice for Friendsgiving! They're easy to serve with toothpicks and can be kept warm in the slow cooker while everyone enjoys the gathering.
This Apple Cranberry Coleslaw is a fresh, crunchy addition to a Friendsgiving potluck. It's easy to prepare ahead, travels well, and adds a nice contrast to the rich holiday side dishes.
This creamy fruit salad is an easy, delicious addition to a Friendsgiving potluck. It's a family favorite that's been on our holiday table for years, and it can be made ahead and served chilled.
These sweet and savory green beans with bacon are a delicious Friendsgiving side dish. Bake them in a casserole dish and bring them covered for easy reheating before dinner.
This homemade Sweet Potato Casserole is a holiday favorite with a buttery brown sugar topping. Prepare the filling and topping ahead to make it easier to bring to Friendsgiving.
This creamy Crockpot Green Bean Casserole is a convenient side dish for Friendsgiving. Keep it warm in the slow cooker and add the crispy fried onions just before serving.
These rich, creamy Crockpot Mashed Potatoes are a great choice for Friendsgiving. You can keep them warm right in the slow cooker until everyone is ready to eat.
This creamy, cheesy Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese is a comforting side dish that's perfect for sharing. Serve it right from the crockpot for an easy Friendsgiving potluck contribution.
This rich and creamy Slow Cooker Creamed Corn is an easy side dish to bring to Friendsgiving. It pairs beautifully with turkey and stuffing, and you can keep it warm in the slow cooker until serving.
These tender Slow Cooker Maple Brown Sugar Carrots are sweet, buttery, and delicious. They're a great Friendsgiving side dish and can be served warm right from the slow cooker.
This homemade Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce is an easy make-ahead dish for Friendsgiving. Prepare it ahead of time, refrigerate, and bring it in a covered serving bowl.
These creamy, cheesy scalloped potatoes make a delicious addition to a Friendsgiving potluck. The slow cooker makes them convenient to prepare and serve alongside the holiday meal.
This Easy Slow Cooker Stuffing is a convenient side dish for Friendsgiving. It's full of savory flavor and frees up oven space for the rest of the holiday meal.
These Garlic Cheddar Drop Biscuits are a delicious alternative to traditional dinner rolls. They're easy to bring to a Friendsgiving potluck and can be made ahead and reheated before serving.
This homemade Oven Stuffing is a delicious addition to a Friendsgiving dinner. Made with bread, herbs, and savory seasonings, it's a classic holiday side dish that's perfect for sharing.
This moist Pumpkin Banana Bread combines two fall favorites in one delicious loaf! It's easy to make ahead, travels well, and makes a lovely addition to a Friendsgiving gathering. Bring it sliced and ready to share.
This Pecan Slab Pie is perfect for feeding a crowd at Friendsgiving! Bake it ahead and cut it into easy-to-serve squares for a delicious holiday dessert that's simple to share.
These Caramel Apple Crumble Bars are packed with delicious fall flavors. They're easy to make ahead, transport, and serve, making them a great dessert to bring to a Friendsgiving potluck.
This sweet and salty Strawberry Pretzel Jello Salad is a potluck favorite! Make it ahead, keep it chilled, and bring it right in the baking dish for an easy Friendsgiving dessert.
This creamy No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake is a delicious make-ahead dessert for Friendsgiving. With pumpkin and warm spices, it's a great choice for the holiday dessert table. Keep it chilled until serving.
This Pumpkin Trifle has delicious layers of pumpkin filling, cake, and whipped topping. It's a pretty dessert for Friendsgiving that can be prepared ahead and served straight from the trifle dish.
This easy Pumpkin Pie Dump Cake combines the flavors of pumpkin pie with a buttery cake topping. It's a delicious Friendsgiving dessert that's great for sharing and serving right from the baking dish.
This Cinnamon Pull-Apart Monkey Bread is a fun dessert to share at Friendsgiving! With soft, buttery pieces coated in cinnamon sugar, it's a delicious treat that everyone can pull apart and enjoy.
These Soft Chewy Ginger Cookies are full of warm spices and perfect for a fall gathering. Make them ahead and bring a platter to Friendsgiving for an easy dessert that doesn't need slicing or serving utensils.
Planning a Friendsgiving gathering? I’ve made two free guides to help you get organized! Whether you’re hosting the party or bringing a dish, you’ll find helpful tips, recipe ideas, and checklists to make things easier.
Hosting Friendsgiving Made Easy
Hosting this year? This guide includes a menu planner, dish assignment worksheet, preparation timeline, and hosting checklist to help you plan your gathering.
Planning Thanksgiving dinner, too? Browse my complete collection of Thanksgiving Recipes for more ideas, including turkey, side dishes, appetizers, and desserts! 🦃
My style of cooking is casual, uncomplicated, and everything is made from my heart. I hope my recipes will help you get the meal on the table a little easier
