30 Quick Black Friday Recipes for Easy Holiday Feasts

The title "30 Quick Black Friday Recipes for Easy Holiday Feasts" immediately got me excited. Black Friday isn't just for scoring deals; it’s also about enjoying delicious, hassle-free meals with family and friends. I remember every year, my family would be in the kitchen, preparing swift yet mouth-watering dishes, ensuring we had plenty of energy for all the shopping and fun.

Whether you're planning a big feast or just want to have some good eats on hand, these recipes are spot-on. They’re quick to make but look and taste like you’ve spent hours in the kitchen.

1. Classic Deviled Eggs

Deviled eggs are always a crowd-pleaser. Super easy and tasty.

Ingredients:

• 6 eggs
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tsp mustard
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Paprika for garnish

Instructions:

1. Boil the eggs for 10 minutes, then cool and peel them.
2. Cut each egg in half and remove the yolks.
3. Mash the yolks with mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper.
4. Spoon the mixture back into the egg whites.
5. Sprinkle with paprika and serve.

2. Ham and Cheese Sliders

Perfect for a quick bite or snack while you're busy with holiday activities.

Ingredients:

• 12 slider buns
• 12 slices of ham
• 12 slices of Swiss cheese
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp poppy seeds
• 1 tbsp minced onion

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. Place the ham and cheese inside the slider buns.
3. Arrange the sliders in a baking dish.
4. Mix melted butter, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, and minced onion.
5. Pour the mixture over the sliders and bake for 15 minutes.

3. Spinach Artichoke Dip

Creamy and delicious, this dip is perfect for any gathering.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup chopped spinach
• 1 cup chopped artichoke hearts
• 1 cup cream cheese
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl.
2. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish.
3. Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
4. Serve warm with crackers or tortilla chips.

4. Mini Quiches

These are great for brunch or as a finger food.

Ingredients:

• 1 pie crust
• 1/2 cup milk
• 4 eggs
• 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Swiss)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional fillings: spinach, mushrooms, bacon, etc.

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2. Roll out the pie crust and cut into small rounds to fit mini muffin tins.
3. Whisk together the milk and eggs.
4. Fill each pie crust with cheese and optional fillings.
5. Pour the egg mixture over the fillings.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until set.

5. Cranberry Brie Bites

These sweet and savory bites are always a holiday hit.

Ingredients:

• 1 sheet puff pastry
• 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
• 1 wheel of brie cheese
• Fresh rosemary for garnish

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2. Cut the puff pastry into small squares.
3. Place each square in a mini muffin tin.
4. Add a small piece of brie and a spoonful of cranberry sauce on top.
5. Bake for 15 minutes until golden.
6. Garnish with rosemary and serve.

6. Garlic Roasted Potatoes

Simple yet tasty, these potatoes are a great side dish.

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs baby potatoes
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
2. Cut the potatoes in half and toss with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
3. Spread on a baking sheet.
4. Roast for 25-30 minutes until crispy and golden.
5. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

7. Caprese Skewers

These are fresh and easy to assemble, perfect for a light snack.

Ingredients:

• Cherry tomatoes
• Fresh basil leaves
• Fresh mozzarella balls
• Balsamic glaze for drizzling

Instructions:

1. Thread cherry tomato, basil leaf, and mozzarella ball onto skewers.
2. Arrange on a serving platter.
3. Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.

8. Chicken Wings

Nothing satisfies a crowd like a big plate of wings.

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs chicken wings
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 garlic cloves, minced

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
2. Mix soy sauce, honey, ketchup, and garlic in a bowl.
3. Toss the wings in the sauce.
4. Spread on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. Bake for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway through.

9. Veggie Tray with Dip

Healthy and colorful, great for guests to nibble on.

Ingredients:

• Carrots, celery, bell peppers, cucumbers, and cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup ranch dressing or hummus

Instructions:

1. Cut vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
2. Arrange on a platter.
3. Serve with ranch dressing or hummus on the side.

10. Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

These little bites are packed with flavor.

Ingredients:

• 20 large mushrooms
• 1/2 lb Italian sausage
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 garlic cloves, minced

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2. Remove stems from mushrooms.
3. Cook Italian sausage in a pan, breaking it up as it cooks.
4. Mix sausage with breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and garlic.
5. Stuff each mushroom with the sausage mixture.
6. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.

11. Bruschetta

Simple and fresh, perfect with a glass of wine.

Ingredients:

• 1 baguette
• 2 cups diced tomatoes
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2. Slice the baguette and toast in the oven.
3. Mix tomatoes, garlic, basil, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
4. Spoon the mixture onto the toasted baguette slices.
5. Serve immediately.

12. Meat and Cheese Board

Effortless and impressive, with plenty of options for everyone.

Ingredients:

• Assorted meats (salami, prosciutto, ham)
• Assorted cheeses (cheddar, brie, gouda)
• Crackers and bread slices
• Fresh fruit and nuts
• Olives and pickles

Instructions:

1. Arrange meats, cheeses, crackers, bread, fruit, nuts, olives, and pickles on a large board.
2. Serve and enjoy.

13. Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos

These spicy bites are always gone first.

Ingredients:

• 10 jalapenos, halved and seeded
• 8 oz cream cheese
• 10 slices bacon, cut in half

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
2. Fill each jalapeno half with cream cheese.
3. Wrap each with a half slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
4. Bake for 20-25 minutes until bacon is crispy.

14. Mashed Potatoes

Creamy and comforting, a classic side dish.

Ingredients:

• 4 large potatoes
• 1/2 cup milk
• 4 tbsp butter
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Peel and boil the potatoes until tender.
2. Mash with milk, butter, salt, and pepper.
3. Serve warm.

15. Cheesy Garlic Bread

A gooey, savory delight that's so easy to make.

Ingredients:

• 1 baguette
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2. Slice the baguette and spread with melted butter mixed with garlic.
3. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan.
4. Bake for 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
5. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

16. Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Crispy and caramelized, these are so addicting.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb Brussels sprouts, halved
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
2. Toss Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes.
4. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar before serving.

17. Shrimp Cocktail

A classic appetizer that's always a hit.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 lemon, sliced
• 1/4 cup cocktail sauce

Instructions:

1. Boil shrimp with lemon slices until pink and cooked through.
2. Drain and chill.
3. Serve with cocktail sauce.

18. Caramel Apple Slices

Sweet and tart, perfect for a fall treat.

Ingredients:

• 4 apples, sliced
• 1/2 cup caramel sauce
• 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions:

1. Arrange apple slices on a plate.
2. Drizzle with caramel sauce.
3. Sprinkle with chopped nuts if desired.
4. Serve immediately.

19. BBQ Meatballs

These are tangy and savory, great for parties.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
• 1/4 cup ketchup

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2. Mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, and egg.
3. Form into meatballs and place on a baking sheet.
4. Bake for 15 minutes.
5. Mix BBQ sauce and ketchup and pour over the meatballs.
6. Bake for another 10 minutes.

20. Chocolate Dipped Pretzels

Easy to make and great for snacking or gifting.

Ingredients:

• 1 bag pretzel rods
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• Sprinkles for decoration

Instructions:

1. Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl.
2. Dip pretzel rods into the melted chocolate.
3. Place on parchment paper and add sprinkles.
4. Let cool until chocolate hardens.

21. Mac and Cheese Bites

Creamy and cheesy, these are sure to please.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked macaroni
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 egg, beaten
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2. Mix cooked macaroni, cheeses, milk, egg, salt, and pepper.
3. Spoon into mini muffin tins.
4. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.

22. Fruit Kabobs

Light and refreshing, perfect for balancing out heavier dishes.

Ingredients:

• Assorted fruit: strawberries, pineapple, grapes, melon
• Skewers

Instructions:

1. Cut fruit into bite-sized pieces.
2. Thread onto skewers.
3. Arrange on a platter and serve.

23. Tater Tot Casserole

Ultimate comfort food that's hard to resist.

Ingredients:

• 1 bag frozen tater tots
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2. Cook ground beef in a pan until browned.
3. Mix ground beef with cream of mushroom soup.
4. Spread in a baking dish.
5. Top with tater tots and shredded cheese.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly.

24. Buffalo Chicken Dip

Spicy and creamy, this dip disappears fast.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
• 1/2 cup hot sauce
• 1 cup ranch dressing
• 1 cup cream cheese
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. Mix chicken, hot sauce, ranch dressing, cream cheese, and shredded cheddar.
3. Transfer to a baking dish.
4. Bake for 20 minutes until bubbly and hot.
5. Serve with tortilla chips or celery sticks.

25. Stuffed Bell Peppers

Nutritious and satisfying, these are simple to make.

Ingredients:

• 4 bell peppers
• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup shredded cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2. Cut tops off bell peppers and remove seeds.
3. Cook ground turkey in a pan until browned.
4. Mix with cooked rice, diced tomatoes, salt, and pepper.
5. Stuff peppers with the mixture.
6. Top with shredded cheese.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes until peppers are tender.

26. Pigs in a Blanket

A fun appetizer that’s always a hit with kids and adults alike.

Ingredients:

• 1 package cocktail sausages
• 1 can crescent roll dough

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2. Cut crescent roll dough into small strips.
3. Wrap each sausage in a strip of dough.
4. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes until golden.

27. Cheese Stuffed Breadsticks

Cheesy and delicious, perfect with marinara sauce.

Ingredients:

• 1 can pizza dough
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp melted butter
• 1 tsp garlic powder

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2. Roll out pizza dough and cut into strips.
3. Place cheese along each strip and fold over, sealing edges.
4. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with garlic powder.
5. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.

28. Chicken Quesadillas

Quick to make and packed with flavor.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
• 1 cup shredded cheese (Mexican blend or cheddar)
• 4 flour tortillas
• 2 tbsp butter

Instructions:

1. Heat a skillet over medium heat.
2. Place a tortilla in the skillet, add chicken and cheese, and top with another tortilla.
3. Cook until golden, then flip and cook the other side.
4. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
5. Cut into wedges and serve.

29. Baked Ziti

Comfort food that’s super easy to prepare in advance.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ziti pasta
• 2 cups marinara sauce
• 2 cups ricotta cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2. Cook pasta according to package instructions.
3. Mix pasta with marinara sauce, ricotta cheese, salt, and pepper.
4. Transfer to a baking dish and top with mozzarella and Parmesan.
5. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbly.

30. S’mores Dip

A sweet treat that’s so fun to share.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1 cup mini marshmallows
• Graham crackers for dipping

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. Place chocolate chips in a baking dish.
3. Top with mini marshmallows.
4. Bake for 5-7 minutes until marshmallows are golden and melty.
5. Serve with graham crackers for dipping.

Conclusion

Happy Black Friday and enjoy your feasts! Whether you’re hosting a crowd or just making a few tasty dishes for yourself, these recipes are sure to make your holiday season delicious and stress-free.