19+ Delicious and Unique Thanksgiving Sides

Are you thinking of Thanksgiving sides yet? If not, these unique Thanksgiving side dishes should give you some inspiration for the big day!

If you’re tired of the same old Thanksgiving sides, these delicious and unique Thanksgiving side dishes will be a fresh addition to your Thanksgiving table!

Thanksgiving is right around the corner and I’ve already been planning for weeks! Thanksgiving food has got to be one of my favorites as a whole. Of course when you think of the basics, you always have mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, green beans, rolls; but this year I wanted to switch it up a little!

These unique Thanksgiving sides add a little variety to your Thanksgiving table, without straying too far from the traditional. These are some of my favorites!

Thanksgiving Salads

Serve Cranberry Feta Brussels Sprout Salad with Candied Pecans and Warm Bacon Vinaigrette as a festive side dish this season! You can find the recipe here.

This delicious Roast Pumpkin Pear Salad is made with all FRESH and seasonal ingredients – baby spinach, sweet roasted pumpkin, juicy pomegranate and pear topped with crunchy walnuts. You can find the recipe here.

This Roasted Carrot Salad has wonderful flavors that come together with crisp apples and savory pistachios making the most amazing salad! Easy enough for a weeknight dinner, and beautiful enough to include in your Thanksgiving sides! You can find the recipe here.

Thanksgiving Breads and Rolls

Sweet Potato Cornbread is a sweet combination of two favorite fall foods: sweet potatoes and cornbread! You can find the recipe here.

Jalapeno Cornbread Muffins are mini-muffins of sweet cornbread with spicy jalapenos. The perfect way to add some spice to your Thanksgiving sides! You can find the recipe here.

This Rosemary Parmesan Crescent Roll recipe is as easy as it is delicious! A great way to mix up your Thanksgiving breads! You can find the recipe here.

Thanksgiving Sauces and Gravy

Take a break from the traditional cranberry sauce and make this Cranberry Relish instead! You can find the recipe here.

This Homemade Red Wine Gravy recipe is a make-ahead, rich and velvety homemade gravy recipe without pan drippings! You can find the recipe here.

Take your traditional holiday cranberry sauce and give it a cocktail twist! Rum, mint, and lime juice star in this Mojito Cranberry Sauce, perfect for your Thanksgiving sides. You can find the recipe here.

Thanksgiving Stuffing

This Chestnut Dressing is a vegetarian and festive side dish perfect for any holiday meal, including as one of your Thanksgiving sides! You can find the recipe here.

This Chinese Sausage Stuffing is a unique blend of sweet and savory, the perfect holiday side dish for any turkey recipe! You can find the recipe here.

These Bacon Wrapped Stuffing Muffins are a delicious new way to serve stuffing for Thanksgiving dinner. Made with boxed stuffing and a few extra ingredients, they’re easy to make but full of flavor! You can find the recipe here.

Thanksgiving Vegetables

With ingredients like nutmeg and onion, this Creamed Spinach recipe is packed full of delicious flavor! Whether you are making it as one of your Thanksgiving sides, or as something to accompany a steak, this creamed spinach is the best. You can find the recipe here.

Steamed green beans in a rich and creamy mascaprone cream sauce topped with sweet dried cranberries and crunchy sliced almonds are perfect for your Thanksgiving sides! You can find the recipe here.

Bourbon Glazed Carrots and Pumpkin with Brown Sugar are a great way to add extra fall flavor to your Thanksgiving meal! You can find the recipe here.

This Garlic Brussels Sprouts Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food and super easy to make. A great way to add veggies to comfort food! You can find the recipe here.

Thanksgiving Potatoes

Roasted Beets and Sweet Potatoes make for a healthy and delicious side dish for the whole family! You can find the recipe here.

These Melting Sweet Potatoes make a delicious side dish perfect with any meal! Baked sweet potatoes topped with a maple pecan glaze! You can find the recipe here.

This easy Duchess Potatoes recipe is an elegant potato recipe that is perfect for Thanksgiving sides! You can find the recipe here.

If you liked these Thanksgiving sides, check out these Thanksgiving turkey recipes:

• Juicy Roast Turkey
• How to Brine a Turkey
• How to Fry a Turkey