Are you thinking of Thanksgiving sides yet? If not, these unique Thanksgiving side dishes should give you some inspiration for the big day!
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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 and mac and cheese; 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!
Clearly… don’t forget the turkey, appetizers and desserts too.
Thanksgiving Salads
Cranberry Feta Brussels Sprout Salad
Serve Cranberry Feta Brussels Sprout Salad with Candied Pecans and Warm Bacon Vinaigrette as a festive side dish this season!
Roast Pumpkin Pear Salad
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.
Roasted Carrot Salad
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!
Kale Salad
Kale Salad with Lemon Dressing is tossed with currants, radicchio, walnuts and a lemon dressing. Learn how to massage kale salad and make a delicious salad!
Thanksgiving Breads and Rolls
Sweet Potato Cornbread
Sweet Potato Cornbread is a sweet combination of two of my favorite fall foods: sweet potatoes and cornbread.
Jalapeno Cornbread Muffins
Jalapeno Cornbread Muffins- Mexican cornbread muffins, make full or mini. Simple to make, no Jiffy mix needed. These jalapeno cornbread muffins are great with chili or to make cornbread stuffing!
Rosemary Parmesan Crescent Roll
This Rosemary Parmesan Crescent Roll recipe is as easy as it is delicious! A great way to mix up your Thanksgiving breads!
Thanksgiving Sauces and Gravy
Cranberry Relish
This homemade Cranberry Relish recipe is perfect for your Turkey Day festivities and will soon be a must-have every holiday season.
Red Wine Gravy
Homemade Red Wine Gravy Recipe is a make-ahead, rich and velvety gravy recipe without pan drippings. Perfect over turkey, chicken, mashed potatoes, or beef!
Mojito Cranberry Sauce
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.
Thanksgiving Stuffing
Chestnut Dressing
Roasted Chestnut Dressing is a rich and buttery stuffing recipe using roasted chestnuts, apples and raisins. The perfect holiday side dish!
Sausage Stuffing
Sausage Stuffing Recipe is a unique blend of sweet and savory making it the perfect holiday side dish for any turkey recipe.
Southern Cornbread Dressing
Whether you call it dressing or stuffing, this EASY Southern Cornbread Dressing will be the star of your Thanksgiving table!
Bacon Wrapped Stuffing Muffins
Bacon Wrapped Stuffing Muffins will become your favorite stuffing for Thanksgiving recipe. Who doesn’t love stuffing with bacon?!
Herb Stuffing Wreath
Of all of the homemade stuffing recipes, this Herb Stuffing Wreath is the best! It will be the star of your Thanksgiving dinner!Of all of the homemade stuffing recipes, this Herb Stuffing Wreath is the best! It will be the star of your Thanksgiving dinner!
Thanksgiving Vegetable Side Dishes
Creamed Spinach
If you are wondering how to make creamed spinach, look no further! This easy creamed spinach recipe makes the perfect side dish to any meal.
Green Beans with Bacon
EASY Green Beans with Bacon make the perfect side dish for any meal! Using fresh green beans and crispy bacon, you can't go wrong!
Balsamic Glazed Baby Onions
These EASY Balsamic Glazed Pearl Onions are great for a simple side dish. Elegant enough for the holidays, but also for weeknight meals!
Garlic Parmesan Broccolini
Making broccolini couldn't be easier than with the BEST Garlic Parmesan Broccolini Recipe! You only need 5 ingredients and 15 minutes!
Instant Pot Potatoes and Carrots
You can’t go wrong with such a classic that is sure to please everyone at your Thanksgiving table- give potatoes and carrots some love!
Copycat Ruth’s Chris Sweet Potato Casserole
If you’ve ever been to Ruth’s Chris, you’ll know this Sweet Potato Casserole is out of the world. And now you can make it at home.
Green Beans in Mascarpone Cream Sauce
Green Beans in Mascarpone Cream Sauce is a sophisticated and delicious update to the old green bean casserole. It is sure to become a family favorite.
Baked Kale Gratin
This Baked Kale Gratin is one of the best kale recipes! You'll never have to wonder how to cook kale after you've tried this cheesy goodness!
Bourbon Glazed Carrots and Pumpkin with Brown Sugar
Bourbon Glazed Carrots and Pumpkin with Brown Sugar are a great way to add extra fall flavor to your Thanksgiving meal!
Garlic Brussels Sprouts Mac and Cheese
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!
Sherry Green Beans
If you're in need of an easy green bean recipe, look no further than these Sherry Green Beans! Steamed green beans have never been so good!
Classic Green Bean Casserole
A classic green bean casserole doesn't get much better than this Green Bean Casserole recipe! Perfect for Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving Potatoes
Roasted Beets and Sweet Potatoes
Roasted Beets and Sweet Potatoes make for a healthy and delicious side dish for the whole family!
Cheesy Twice Baked Potatoes
Cheesy Twice Baked Potatoes are velvety, buttery and cheesy- the perfect trifecta of potato perfection and the ultimate potato side dish!
Melting Sweet Potatoes
These Melting Sweet Potatoes make a delicious side dish perfect with any meal! Baked sweet potatoes topped with a maple pecan glaze!
Rosemary Parmesan Sweet Potato Stacks
Rosemary Sweet Potato Stacks are a simple and visually appealing side dish or appetizer fit for any occasion.
Duchess Potatoes
This easy Duchess Potatoes recipe is an elegant potato recipe that is perfect for Thanksgiving sides!
Potato Galette
A stunning Potato galette makes the perfect side dish made with layers of thinly cut potatoes, Swiss cheese, shallots, herbs and cream sauce.
Sweet Potato Casserole
Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans is the ultimate sweet potato souffle recipe using fresh sweet potatoes, pecan topping and marshmallows.
Thanksgiving Mac n Cheese
Roast Garlic Mac and Cheese
Cheesy, creamy and amazingly delicious Roast Garlic Mac n Cheese will be your new go-to holiday side dish recipe.
Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
The healthier twist on mac and cheese! This Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese is made with lots of good-for-you stuff and ready in just 30 minutes!
Lobster Mac and Cheese
Sweet lobster, creamy cheese & a crunchy panko topping come together to make the BEST Lobster Mac and Cheese recipe! Perfect for any elegant or casual meal!
Truffle Mac and Cheese
Delicious mac and cheese using smoked gouda, white cheddar and truffle oil. The perfect side dish.
Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
Cauliflower Mac and Cheese is an easy-to-make low carb mac and cheese that follows keto guidelines. A kid-friendly cauliflower side dish!
We’ve also got your Thanksgiving appetizers and desserts covered!
Thanksgiving turkey recipes:
- Juicy Roast Turkey
- How to Brine a Turkey
- How to Fry a Turkey
- Turkey Dry Brine
- Citrus Brine Brine
- Cheesecloth Turkey
- Honey Herb Wet Brine
We are doing a potluck for Thanksgiving at a friends! I may just take the Brussels sprouts salad. It looks delicious!
My word! This is such an amazing list, I don’t know which I want to try first! The jalapeño cornbread muffins and those bourbon on definitely on the list though!
All of these looks so amazing, but I especially love the Parmesan Cresent Rolls! Oh, and the green beans…and the salad…basically everything 😉
This list is so refreshing! I’ve been wanting to mix up our same old, same old for years now!
I love your variety of recipes! Those duchess potatoes look so pretty, and I am sure they taste amazing too! Thanks for all of the great ideas!