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Home » Recipes » Side Dishes » 12 Thanksgiving Side Dishes You Haven’t Tried

12 Thanksgiving Side Dishes You Haven’t Tried

November 16, 2015 //  by The Kitchen Snob 12 Comments

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Thank gawd it’s that time of year again where we get to keep the top button of our pants unbuttoned without judgment. Yesss. Sit back, relax, and let the calories multiply in our bodies. I just made some practice pumpkin pie and I think I can feel the calories doing algebra inside my stomach.

Wait, no one said there’d be math.

12 Thanksgiving Side Dishes You Haven't Tried - some new variations on traditional recipes!I thought it’d be fun to share some new and inspiring Thanksgiving side dishes. If you have a favorite side dish, feel free to link your favorite side dish in the comment section below. I need to fantasize about your food, as well as mine.

Cheesy Mashed Potato Green Bean Casserole

12 Thanksgiving Side Dishes You Haven't Tried - some new variations on traditional recipes!I love this take on the classic green bean casserole. Now you’re going to add mashed potatoes, parmesan and cheddar cheese? Are you trying to kill me with love? Because it’s working. Get the recipe from StrawMarySmith.

Butternut Squash Couscous with Cranberries and Greens

12 Thanksgiving Side Dishes You Haven't Tried - some new variations on traditional recipes!The flavors in this dish go so well together. I love the idea of adding a lighter dish to the Thanksgiving table and still get all those sweet and salty combinations. Get the recipe here from Frugal Nutrition.

Mashed Butternut Squash With Cinnamon and Garlic

12 Thanksgiving Side Dishes You Haven't Tried - some new variations on traditional recipes!This combination of cinnamon and garlic has me fantasizing about getting up at 2am on Black Friday, eating this in my PJs with the fridge door wide open, and then deciding YES. I’m going to those damn sales and fighting those shoppers for an extra 20% off. Because when do we ever get a chance to get 20% off?? WHEN?! This mashed butternut squash makes me go berzerk. Make this recipe if you want to go a little crazy.

Honey Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Toasted Pecans

12 Thanksgiving Side Dishes You Haven't Tried - some new variations on traditional recipes!I’m a converted brussels sprouts lover. It took therapy. Some life skills. A lot of emotional support. But I’m there with you, sprout lovers. Caramelized drizzled honey? Yes, please. Get the recipe here from ImPECKable Eats.

Baked Brie With Cranberry Chutney

12 Thanksgiving Side Dishes You Haven't Tried - some new variations on traditional recipes!You guys. Omg you guys. Brie is oozing out of this puffed pastry. Did you catch that? This is a side dish? Appetizer? This holiday just gets better and better. Get the recipe from The Speckled Palate.

Stuffed Baby Sweet Potatoes With Maple Pomegranate Drizzle

12 Thanksgiving Side Dishes You Haven't Tried - some new variations on traditional recipes!I’ve never even considered baking sweet potatoes this way. I just love new ideas. You’ve never tried this one and you know you should. Get the recipe from May I Have That Recipe? Yes, you may.

Cranberry Apple Sauce

12 Thanksgiving Side Dishes You Haven't Tried - some new variations on traditional recipes!This cranberry sauce has been a hit at the Kitchen Snob’s family table for a few years now and it will be on our table again this year! It’s nothing like apple sauce – it’s more of a relish and pairs so well with all the turkey day fixins.

Sweet Potato Chips With Creamy Lemon & Dill Dip

12 Thanksgiving Side Dishes You Haven't Tried - some new variations on traditional recipes!You could make these ahead of time and serve them up as people are starting to pass out from hunger, when you’re an hour behind schedule because you singed your bangs using a blow torch to toast the marshmallow sweet potato topping. Pass ’em out. People will chill. Get the recipe from Homespun Capers.

Butternut Squash & Potato Gratin

12 Thanksgiving Side Dishes You Haven't Tried - some new variations on traditional recipes!Don’t you just love potato gratin? With butternut squash, fontina cheese, nutmeg, and a bit of sage, this dish sounds perfect for a Thanksgiving feast. Get the recipe at Lemon Sugar.

Sausage Pear Pecan Stuffing

12 Thanksgiving Side Dishes You Haven't Tried - some new variations on traditional recipes!We can’t forget the stuffing! This masterpiece was created by culinary scientist, Jessica Gavin. You can’t argue with science!

Vegan Broccoli Quinoa Casserole

12 Thanksgiving Side Dishes You Haven't Tried - some new variations on traditional recipes!If you’re having friends or family over and you’re not sure of their dietary preferences, having a vegan option is a must. This crumb topping looks like top notch comfort food to me! Get the recipe from Beth at Eat Within Your Means.

Butter Garlic Roasted Carrots and Broccolini

12 Thanksgiving Side Dishes You Haven't Tried - some new variations on traditional recipes!I’m loving how fresh this side dish looks. With the carrot tops still on? Garlic? Butter? Yes, yes, yes! I’ll have what she’s having. Get the recipe from Lorena at Green Healthy Cooking.

I’d love to hear about your favorite Thanksgiving side dishes. Please feel free to link to your favorites in the comment section below (or if you’re reading this via email subscription you can go to the original post to leave a comment).

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  1. Beginner Food

    November 9, 2022 at 2:48 AM

    Mashed Butternut Squash With Cinnamon and Garlic sounds delicious. It’s like a perfect mix of sweet and savory flavors

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  2. Erin @ The Speckled Palate

    November 7, 2016 at 12:53 PM

    Thanks so much for including my Baked Brie With Cranberry Chutney recipe in your list of awesome side dishes! Seriously. We love this so much, and I hope everyone else does, too.

    Reply
  3. Mary @ StrawmarySmith

    November 22, 2015 at 9:19 PM

    Thanks for including my Cheesy Mashed Potato Green Bean Casserole! And ALL of these recipes look INSANELY DELICIOUS! I wish I could have them all this Thanksgiving!!

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  4. Erin @ The Speckled Palate

    November 21, 2015 at 7:01 AM

    What a fantastic list! ALL these sides look incredible.

    Thanks so much for including my Baked Brie With Cranberry Chutney on your list! Happy Thanksgiving!

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    • The Kitchen Snob

      November 22, 2015 at 9:53 PM

      Happy Thanksgiving Erin! Thanks for sharing your recipe.

      Reply
  5. Lisa K

    November 19, 2015 at 8:23 AM

    Oooh, some of these are exciting, new twists on classic dishes. The mashed butternut squash looks tempting–this is a great list for someone wanting to try something a bit different!

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    • The Kitchen Snob

      November 19, 2015 at 10:12 PM

      Hi Lisa – I hope you’ll try the butternut squash. My husband is begging me to make it for Thanksgiving. It’s really good and much healthier than mashed potatoes. If you make it, let me know what you think!

      Reply
  6. AiPing | Curious Nut

    November 18, 2015 at 1:53 AM

    Great list. Can’t wait for Thanksgiving!

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    • The Kitchen Snob

      November 18, 2015 at 3:29 PM

      Me either – I just want to eat everything in sight 🙂

      Reply
  7. Barely Vegan

    November 16, 2015 at 11:25 PM

    You had me at Cheesy Mashed Potato Green Bean Casserole!! Haha! I mean SERIOUSLY, who thinks of that!! I have my eye on that Butternut Squash and Potato Casserole as well. YUM!!

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    • The Kitchen Snob

      November 17, 2015 at 1:26 PM

      I know, I wish I would have thought of it!

      Reply
      • Robin M. Golden

        November 21, 2017 at 9:19 AM

        Awesome post!!! You go mama! Xoxo!

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