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Best Side Dishes for Thanksgiving Dinner
Best Side Dishes for Thanksgiving Dinner
With Thanksgiving around the corner, you are eagerly anticipating the arrival of your loved ones to enjoy the feast. While you have the classic dishes that you look forward to every year, you are also excited to introduce some new and exciting side dishes to the table. These unconventional dishes may not be what you would typically serve for Thanksgiving, but they will complement the traditional favorites and make your meal more memorable for your guests. We hope that you will love these Best Side Dishes for Thanksgiving Dinner which will add a touch of novelty to your Thanksgiving dinner while keeping the spirit of the holiday alive.
Best Side Dishes for Thanksgiving Dinner
Mushroom Bread Pudding
Mushroom Bread Pudding is the perfect Thanksgiving side dish. On a day when casseroles are so prevalent, why not add one more? This Mushroom casserole or bread pudding is hearty and delicious and it never leaves us with leftovers (no matter how much we make). It's easy to make ahead of time and refrigerate or freeze for up to six months.
Creamed Collards
If you want a creamed vegetable but want to avoid the traditional green bean casserole, try a side of creamed collards. You will need the following ingredients: collard greens, butter, chicken broth, Bechamel sauce, bacon, onion, and apple cider vinegar. You can also choose to add the fried onions that are usually on green bean casserole.
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Cheesy Mushroom and Broccoli Casserole
This is a new take on a casserole, but it also allows you to get some veggies into your meal. To make the Cheesy Mushroom and Broccoli Casserole, you will need the following ingredients: butter, mushrooms, garlic cloves, cayenne pepper, chicken stock, cheddar cheese, salt and pepper, flour, onions, garlic powder, heavy cream, broccoli, and rice. This dish takes an hour and can easily be cooked along with your turkey.
Chipotle Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are a staple on Thanksgiving day, but they can get boring after a while. You can spice things up with a side dish of chipotle sweet potatoes. You will need the following ingredients: sweet potatoes, chipotle pepper, salt, unsalted butter, and adobo sauce. You will make this dish into mashed sweet potatoes.
Herb-Roasted Squash
Squash is a fall season favorite, making it a logical choice on Thanksgiving. This side dish is very easy to make and can work as a side dish or a pre-meal snack. To make herb-roasted squash, you will need butternut squash, salt and pepper, bay leaves, olive oil, fresh thyme, and butter. These take 35 minutes to make and are almost like potato chips when they are done.
New Ambrosia
New Ambrosia is a side dish that can add a little citrus to your meal. It is like a salad, making it a great first course for your meal. You will need red grapefruit, celery, cucumber, fresh basil, navel oranges, avocados, jalapeno pepper, arugula and buttermilk-coconut dressing. You can also sprinkle coconut or almond slivers on top for a bit of extra flavor. The dish itself takes minutes to make, but you want to let it sit and chill for around an hour before plating and serving it.
Best Side Dishes for Thanksgiving Dinner
Our curated list of the best Thanksgiving side dishes has something for everyone. We hope that you are inspired by these Best Side Dishes for Thanksgiving Dinner. Happy Thanksgiving!
These are definitely unique side dishes but I’m always up for trying something new. The New Ambrosia recipe looks like one I might give a try.
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