18 UNIQUE THANKSGIVING SIDE DISHES

18 Unique Thanksgiving Side Dishes are fun and exciting. These recipes are not the same ole boring recipes you’ve had year after year!

UNIQUE THANKSGIVING SIDE DISHES

I enjoy adding a few new and unexpected side dish recipes each year to mix it up. Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, and Christmas are the perfect time to try new recipes. If your family is like mine, certain recipes are must-haves, such as turkey, broccoli casserole, and candied sweet potatoes, which are a few of them, but unique Thanksgiving side dishes make it extra special.

Some recipes have tasty twists on the original recipes, while some are altogether new and fun. I always look for unique side dishes to add variety to the table.

I, for one, would much rather have exciting sides than turkey or ham. Hopefully, some recipes I’m sharing below for unique Thanksgiving side dishes will reinvigorate your holiday spread. I’ve chosen something for everyone, hopefully. 

If your recipe calls for alcohol and you’re out or don’t like alcohol, check out my post, Substitutions for Alcohol in Recipes.

If you need a full, traditional Thanksgiving Menu, check this post out. And check out my post of Holiday Booze too.

Do you need Thanksgiving tablescape ideas? Here is some inspiration to get you started. 

What’s a new recipe you plan to try this year? Maybe one of these unique Thanksgiving side dishes caught your eye? Got any questions? Ask away! I’m happy to help.

To get these side recipes, click the photo or title.

AIR FRYER SMASHED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Crisp, tender, delicious, and easy-to-make, Air Fryer Smashed Brussels Sprouts are the perfect healthy side dish.

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Butternut Squash Macaroni and Cheese

Butternut Squash Macaroni and Cheese is a creamy, cheesy explosion! Great way to sneak vegetables in children’s diets.

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Roasted Honey Mustard Brussels Sprouts

Roasted Honey Mustard Brussels Sprouts are cooked until tender and crispy then toasted in a tangy honey mustard sauce. This is a tasty low-carb, healthy recipe.

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Hominy Au Gratin

Hominy Au Gratin is a cheese based sauce with hominy, pimento, seasoning, and bacon. It’s a tasty, easy, unique side dish recipe.

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Caesar Roasted Brussels Sprouts Recipe

Caesar Roasted Brussels Sprouts Recipe, a new twist on an old favorite, tastes simply amazing! This side dish is simple, light, and spectacularly delicious.

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3 squash and ricotta stuffed shells casserole recipe

3 Squash and Ricotta Stuffed Shells Casserole Recipe is a great way to use that fall harvest. Use any variety of squash that you have on hand.

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Caramelized Shaved Brussels Sprouts

An easy, delicious, nutritious, and quick side dish!

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Old Fashioned Homemade Sweet Potato Biscuits with Honey Butter

Old Fashioned Homemade Sweet Potato Biscuits with Honey Butter are buttery, slightly sweet, pillowy soft and tall biscuits with a wonderully light sweet potato flavor.

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TWICE BAKED STUFFED SWEET POTATOES

Twice Baked Stuffed Sweet Potatoes is a twist on the sweet potato casserole. They’re easily scaled up or down with very few ingredients, the perfect side dish.

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Winter Harvest Pasta with White Wine Sauce

This pasta is hearty, delicious, and nutritious with a wonderful earthiness from butternut squash and kale.

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Basic Risotto

Basic Risotto recipe is creamy and filling. This delicious side dish is extremely versatile making it the ideal companion to short ribs, pot roasts, pork chops, and chicken. Recipe by Paula Jones for Call Me PMc. © 2012 – 2013 CallMePMc.com – All Rights Reserved

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Bacon Broccoli Cheese Buttermilk Cornbread

Comforting cornbread is spiked with broccoli, cheese, and bacon. This is a great recipe to snack on by itself or serve with dinner.

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Cheddar Bacon Cauliflower Casserole

This cauliflower casserole is loaded with cheddar cheese and bacon. It's a great recipe for family dinners or holidays.

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Scalloped Mascarpone Cauliflower

Scalloped Mascarpone Cauliflower is meal-time perfection with its cheesy flavor and creamy texture that elevates this nutritious vegetable to new heights!

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Cheesy Garlic Spaghetti Squash

Roasted Cheesy Garlic Spaghetti Squash is combined with a few simple ingredients for a fantastic healthy side dish that goes with everything.

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Cheesy Cauliflower Gratin

This cheesy comfort food recipe has cauliflower as the base instead of pasta or rice.

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Broccoli Quinoa Casserole Recipe

An easy-to-make quinoa casserole that's packed with flavor! It's the perfect blend of cheesy comfort and healthy food!

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Keto Broccoli Cheese Casserole

Perfect quick side dish for your low-carb lifestyle, this low-carb broccoli cheese casserole is ready in just 30 minutes and is always a crowd-pleaser even with those not doing keto.

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