Friendsgiving Made Easy: Sides You’ll Actually Have Time to Make

   By SheSpeaksTeam  Nov 06, 2025

434

Whether you’re hosting or showing up with a dish to share, these quick and delicious sides prove you don’t need to be a chef to impress your friends. Each one comes together in under 30 minutes — because Friendsgiving should be fun, not stressful. Plus, keep reading for a chance to win a BELLA 4-Qt Air Fryer from Target.

1. Roasted Parmesan Potatoes

• 2 lbs baby potatoes, halved
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Salt & pepper to taste

• Preheat the oven to 425°F.
• Toss potatoes in olive oil, parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
• Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway.
• Serve hot with a sprinkle of fresh herbs (optional).

2. Honey Butter Green Beans

• 1 lb fresh green beans (or frozen)
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp honey
• Salt & pepper to taste

• Steam or boil green beans until tender (about 5 minutes).
• In a pan, melt butter and stir in honey.
• Add green beans and toss to coat.
• Season with salt and pepper, then serve warm.

3. Cheesy Pull-Apart Bread

• 1 round loaf of bread (like sourdough)
• 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a mix)
• ¼ cup butter, melted
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Cut the bread in a crosshatch pattern, being careful not to slice all the way through.
• Mix melted butter with garlic powder and Italian seasoning, then drizzle into the cuts.
• Stuff shredded cheese into the cracks.
• Wrap in foil and bake for 15 minutes, then uncover and bake 5 more minutes until melted and crisp.