7 Friendsgiving Potluck Dishes Anyone Can Make
Celebrating Thanksgiving is about expressing gratitude towards each other — not just among family, but also with our closest friends. Hence, the conception of the Thanksgiving tradition widely known as “Friendsgiving.” What better way to celebrate this holiday than gathering your closest friends for a Thanksgiving potluck dinner?
In this blog, we will share some Friendsgiving potluck ideas that you can easily whip up at home with our wide selection of grills. Aside from the usual staples such as a turkey, stuffing, and all that Thanksgiving jazz, here are some recipes that will bring something new to your Friendsgiving potluck. If you don’t consider yourself the best cook, that’s okay – these dishes are super easy to make!
Appetizers for Friendsgiving
Autumn Baked Brie Recipe
This fun take on a cheese appetizer has all the flavor elements of a comforting Friendsgiving potluck dish: apples, cinnamon, and cranberries. With a total prep and cooking time of 25 minutes, you can easily whip this up even with last-minute guests or for when you need a little something extra special for dinner. Serve with thin crackers or toasted bread for the perfect cheesy autumn dish that everyone will love.
Read the full recipe for this appetizer dish.
Friendsgiving Side Dishes
Roasted Potato Salad Recipe
When thinking about Friendsgiving dinners or Thanksgiving potluck ideas, a good potato salad is a potluck staple. A classic potato salad will go well with any of the main dishes that are already set on the menu. This particular potato salad recipe uses black garlic, which has a sweeter, tangier taste than your table staple. In this recipe, black garlic is infused and turned into a vinaigrette, making it a lighter choice compared to the usual creamy potato salad.
Ready to surprise everyone at your Friendsgiving dinner? Check out the full recipe.
Vegan Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe
Healthy and yummy, this vegan stuffed acorn squash recipe is a surefire Friendsgiving dinner pleaser. The soft and fragrant squash is filled with quinoa and mixed with aromatic vegetables to create a unique dish that’s not only attractive to the eyes, but to the palate as well! Gluten-free and absolutely delicious, this recipe serves eight as a side and is perfect paired with any Thanksgiving mains you might make.
Ready to impress your vegetarian and vegan friends? Read the full recipe.
Friendsgiving Main Dish Ideas
Easy Barbecued Chicken Pot Pie Recipe
Who doesn’t love a good old chicken pot pie? For Friendsgiving, surprise your friends with this classic comfort dish that you can use with either white or dark chicken meat. With its easy-to-acquire ingredients and a 45-minute cooking time, you can plan ahead and make a few batches if you’re expecting to have a big group. Best of all, you can finish this dish by using a grill instead of an oven! Packed with veggies and a flavorful sauce, this dish will impress even the pickiest of eaters.
Read the full recipe to find out how you can make this all-around delicious dish.
The Ultimate & Easy Brined Pork Chops Recipe
A juicy, flavorful pork chop is a crowd-pleaser that will fill you and your friends for your much-awaited Friendsgiving meal. Use thick cuts and brine for eight hours. If you are pressed for time, stab the meat with a fork to allow the brine to settle faster. Trust us when we say that this is possibly one of the easiest barbecued pork chop recipes that you’ll ever come across!
Read the full recipe to impress your guests or if you’re attending a Thanksgiving potluck.
Recipe for Venison Tenderloin Stuffed with Comte, Apple and Walnuts
This exquisite Friendsgiving recipe idea can easily be the main star of your feast. If you’re looking for something more unique than the usual turkey or beef, why not upgrade your dinner with a whole venison tenderloin? For a little bit more than a beef tenderloin, you can purchase top-grade venison from your local butcher. With the Comte cheese stuffing, this dish will feature a strong, buttery flavor that combines well with the tart apple and mild walnut filling for a sweet and nutty finish.
Ready to wow everyone with this Thanksgiving dish? Read the full recipe.
Desserts for Friendsgiving
Recipe for Rustic Barbecued Apple Cake
A Friendsgiving gathering isn’t complete without dessert! Our grilled Rustic Apple Cake Recipe has the inviting aroma of cinnamon and apples that will make you feel the warmth and loving vibe of Friendsgiving gatherings. The accessible ingredients make this dish easy to prepare; just toss it on the barbecue as you and your friends enjoy the main course – the best part is, it’s a one-pan dessert, so fewer dishes when the time comes to clean up!
Top this dessert with freshly whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an added treat! Learn to make this perfect dessert for Friendsgiving.
What is Your Favorite Friendsgiving Dinner Recipe?
Do you have an all-time favorite Friendsgiving dinner recipe idea? We’d love to hear all about it. Share your creations and Thanksgiving ideas with the Napoleon community by tagging us on Instagram.
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