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Easy Friendsgiving Menu with Recipes (Savory and Sweet!)

Heather Baird
This easy and casual Friendsgiving menu delivers all the festive flavors of Thanksgiving in a fun, low-stress format perfect for a casual gathering. Start with two simple yet impressive appetizers - savory cheesy truffles and pumpkin charcuterie cups - before digging into juicy Thanksgiving-style turkey sliders as the main dish.
Three cozy sides - crispy stuffing waffles, easy sweet potato stacks, and mini green bean casserole pies - round out the feast. A spiced cider punch adds the perfect seasonal sip, while pumpkin tassies and pecan pie bars offer a sweet, bite-sized finish. This menu is festive, delicious, and effortless to enjoy with friends.
* Ingredients and prep instructions for the Turkey Sliders are on this recipe card, while the other menu items are linked. The prep, cook, and total time on this recipe card is for the sliders only. Cook times for the other dishes will be found on their individual recipe cards at each link.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dessert, Friendsgiving, Main Course, Thanksgiving
Cuisine American
Servings 6 guests

Ingredients
 
 

APPETIZERS

(MAIN DISH) Turkey Sliders with Quick Cranberry Sauce

  • 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey with rosemary extract added such as Jenny-O
  • 1/2 cup onion finely grated or minced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • 1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 1/4 cup apple cider
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Pinch of ground cloves or allspice
  • 10 slider buns
  • 5 Provolone cheese slices halved
  • arugula or baby spinach or thinly sliced red onion

SIDE DISHES

BEVERAGE

DESSERTS

Instructions
 

Turkey Slider Recipe Instructions

  • Prepare the turkey patties: In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, onion, garlic, olive oil, sea salt, pepper, poultry seasoning, smoked paprika, parsley, panko, and egg. Mix gently until just combined. Form into 10 slider-sized patties.
  • Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat and lightly oil it. Cook patties for 3–4 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked to 165°F internally. Top each patty with a half slice of provolone cheese during the last minute of cooking and cover to melt.
  • Make the cranberry sauce: Add whole berry cranberry sauce, apple cider, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cloves to a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring often, until slightly thickened. Taste and adjust sweetness. Set aside to cool.
  • Assemble the sliders: Spread some of the cranberry sauce on the top bun. Add a turkey patty with melted provolone to the bottom bun, then add optional greens or onions. Top with the bun.

Notes

Cranberry sauce for the sliders can be made ahead and re-heated.
The turkey burgers can be patted out, covered, and refrigerated for up to two days before cooking.
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