60 Easy Recipes For The Best Friendsgiving Ever

Some people love a classic homemade turkey stuffing using sourdough bread, while others prefer a cornbread stuffing. Some families want a meatier stuffing like our sausage or oyster stuffing, and others will be very happy with our vegetarian cranberry stuffing. The only thing better than any of these stuffing recipes? MORE. STUFFING. Enter a bite-sized, stuffing-centered appetizer with a tangy, three-ingredient dipping sauce. Not just for Thanksgiving, these savory bites are perfect for any fall or winter gathering.

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If you're feeling the stress that comes with preparing for Thanksgiving, take some of the work off your plate by using the Crockpot to make this classic Thanksgiving side. This slow-cooker version is every bit as delicious as the one you make in the oven, with way less work required. Just throw it all together, let it sit, and like magic you'll have a sweet, melty casserole to complete your Thanksgiving spread—minimal work (and dishes!) required.

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Wave goodbye to that can of cream of mushroom soup and meet your new favorite green bean casserole! It's got bacon, chives, and SO much cheese. If you've got vegetarian company, feel free to leave the bacon out—it's got plenty of cheese to make up for it. 😏

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Slow-cooked turkey legs are this year’s ultimate Thanksgiving hack. No basting, no inevitable dry meat—no fuss at all. All you have to do is make an easy festive herb butter, wrap everything in foil, and let it roast unsupervised.

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Forget the kitchen nightmares of overcooked turkeys and dry white meat. With a Rice Krispies turkey, your worries are over! It’s a work of art and a culinary delight rolled into one. Channel your inner Michelangelo as you sculpt the perfect gobbler, ensuring every curve and contour is a testament to your creative prowess. Nonstick cooking spray will be your best friend as you unlock your artistic genius, so don’t be afraid to use it liberally.

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This loaded mashed potato bake will take your average mashed potatoes over the top. It's basically a loaded baked potato in casserole form, which can help free up your stovetop for other Thanksgiving menu items too. 😍

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We'll take Brussels any which way, but we also love giving them the traditional Thanksgiving treatment—with plenty of butter, cream, and cheese. This method upgrades even the most humble vegetables while still allowing them to be the star of the show—even skeptics will be asking for seconds.

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Forget plain ol' pumpkin pie—these adorable Thanksgiving turkeys have us on cuteness overload. Made popular on TikTok, these chocolate-dipped strawberries are shaped like a plump roasted bird (though perhaps a tad on the burnt side...😉), thanks to a clever combination of marshmallows, pretzel rods, and melted chocolate.

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Heading to Friendsgiving and need a fun, different dish? This gnocchi stuffing is a creative twist on classic stuffing everyone will love. Using gnocchi instead of bread gives you dumpling-like bites with all the traditional flavors of Thanksgiving.

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Sweet potato fries can sometimes have a bad reputation—especially the oven-baked ones. It doesn’t have to be that way! There’s a way to get crisp and savory sweet potato fries fresh out of the oven, and we’ve got a few tips and tricks to get you there.

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Forget turkey—this impressive whole roasted cauliflower is the only centerpiece you'll need this Thanksgiving. We've included a mushroom gravy recipe here as well. It's so good, no one will miss the meat.

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Not only is this dip perfect for fall parties of any kind, it's the best way to use up any extra homemade cranberry sauce! If you don't have any, canned works too. Just make sure you use whole berry—not jellied—canned cranberry sauce.

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Friendsgiving nachos are the ultimate way to enjoy Thanksgiving leftovers (with minimal effort). It’s all the elements of Thanksgiving—turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, and cranberry sauce—PLUS cheese served on top of a bed of crunchy nacho chips.

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Cheesy green bean lovers, take note: The caramelized Brussels sprouts have arrived. Tossed in a honey and vinegar dressing and roasted until glazed and crisp, these sweet and tangy sprouts will steal the (side) show wherever they go.

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Think this sounds like a strange combo? You've gotta trust us on this one. If the aroma of toasted puff pastry, roasted apples, and nutty cheddar cheese doesn’t wake up your spirit… we're not sure what will.

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To make this side dish, we treat orzo like risotto, then top it with crunchy herbed breadcrumbs for added texture. The orzo soaks up the cheese sauce, and you get an incredible sauce to pasta ratio with multitudes of creaminess in every bite.

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A savory mushroom and bacon filling keeps this roasted turkey breast juicy while making it fancy and hearty enough to take the place of a whole bird on the holiday table. If you end up with leftover filling, you can even use it as a pre-dinner snack!

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Nothing says Thanksgiving like a warm apple pie. Unfortunately, we don't always have time to make and chill pie dough. These cupcakes are the perfect solution!

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Stuffing and cornbread lovers unite: Your favorite Thanksgiving side dish has arrived. Crisp cornbread croutons are tossed with buttery sage, onion, and celery and baked until toasty golden brown on top and warm and custardy inside for a cornbread stuffing that will upstage even the turkey.

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Cranberry brie bites are by far one of our favorite appetizers for the holidays, but jalapeño poppers also have place in our hearts too... So why not combine them? The spice of the jalapeño goes so well with the tart cranberries.

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