Mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, you know the classic Thanksgiving side dishes that are passed around the dining table each year. Looking to switch things up this Thanksgiving? Here are a few fun Thanksgiving side dish ideas to add to your feast this Thanksgiving.
Parmesan-Butternut Squash Gratin
Crispy, sweet and savory all in one. This recipe for parmesan-butternut squash gratin from Betty Crocker is easy and a great addition to your Thanksgiving dinner.
Bacon Wrapped Green Beans
Hit the “upgrade” button on your Thanksgiving green beans. These bacon wrapped green beans can easily be prepared the night before Thanksgiving and popped in the oven before dinner. Check out this simple recipe from The Café Sucre Farine.
Fried Mac and Cheese Balls
If you’ve never had mac and cheese crafted into balls and deep fried, you’re missing out. The perfect comfort food (plus, who doesn’t love mac and cheese?) This recipe from Damn Delicious will definitely be a dinner-time favorite this Thanksgiving.
Fall Salad with Pomegranate Dressing
Salads don’t have to be boring. Add some green to the Thanksgiving table with this fall-inspired salad! With apples, butternut squash, caramelized pecans and pomegranate, this salad covers all of the fall-flavor bases.
Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes
Everyone loves mashed potatoes. Swap out the traditional mashed potatoes for these creamy garlic parmesan mashed potatoes! This recipe from Abundance of Flavor only requires five ingredients and only takes around 30 minutes to make.
Apple Pecan Stuffed Acorn Squash
If you want to get a little fancy with your Thanksgiving side dish, check out this apple pecan stuffed acorn squash recipe from Good Life Eats. These individual little squash boats are stuffed with apples, cranberries, squash and sausage. Check out the recipe here.
Pumpkin Dinner Rolls
Dinner rolls, but make them pumpkin spice. Tastes of Lizzy T has a great recipe for pumpkin dinner rolls that are egg free, soft and have a hint of pumpkin spice flavor. Check out the recipe!
