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25+ Awesome Sides and Extras for your Thanksgiving Table

September 14, 2016 by Jill 2 Comments

Thanksgiving is my absolute favorite holiday. And while I love turkey and ham as much as the next girl what really makes Thanksgiving awesome is the stuff that goes with the turkey and ham…am I right? I enjoy a few bites of turkey breast smothered in cranberry sauce but the sides are what motivates me to belly up to the table in those one size too big extra stretchy pants. I’ve put together a list of my favorite Thanksgiving sides and extras – I hope you find something new to try!

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  • 25+ Awesome Thanksgiving Sides
    • Appetizers and Starters – Awesome Thanksgiving Sides and Extras
    • Awesome Thanksgiving Sides
    • Sweet Treats

25+ Awesome Thanksgiving Sides

I’ve put together a list of some awesome accompaniments – side dishes that offer a new twist on traditional to “OMG I would have never have thought to serve that on Thanksgiving” and a selection of appetizers (we like to call them “munchables” at our house) that will tide folks over until the main event. And, because you can’t have Thanksgiving without desert, I’ve thrown some of those in, too. You’re welcome.

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Appetizers and Starters – Awesome Thanksgiving Sides and Extras

Easy onion appetizers – Ripped Jeans and Bifocals

25+ Awesome Sides and Extras for your Thanksgiving Table

My go-to appetizer/pot luck recipe. Also great for game day or tailgating.

Pineapple ricotta salad – Mama by Fire

Artichoke and broccoli dip – Dear Creatives

Red bell pepper hummus – Dear Creatives

Mexican Bread Bowl Appetizer – Thank You Honey

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Awesome Thanksgiving Sides

VIP cream cheesy corn – Ripped Jeans and Bifocals

This is my “signature dish.” There have been a couple of years I’ve skipped making it and I’ve always regretted it.

25+ Awesome Thanksgiving Sides and Extras for your Thanksgiving Table

VIP Cream Cheesy Corn

Parmesan stuffed acorn squash – Ripped Jeans and Bifocals

This is one of my family’s favorite fall sides. Recipe is about midway down when you open the post. 

Baked macaroni and cheese – Dear Creatives

I know mac ‘n cheese is a Thanksgiving table regular for many families. It’s never been something we’ve served but I might have to make an exception for this one. It looks amazing!

Easy garlic mashed potatoes – My Vintage Mixer

Cheesy ranch potatoes – Mrs. Happy Homemaker

Simple roasted parsnips – Healthy Seasonal Recipes

Easy green bean casserole – Pilsbury

Sweet potato casserole with Pecans – Twitchetts

Easy Cranberry Sauce – Queen of My Kitchen

Grand Marnier Cranberry Sauce – The Kitchen is My Playground

Sweet and spicy cornbread casserole – Twitchetts

25+ Awesome Thanksgiving Sides and Extras for your Thanksgiving Table

Photo Credit – The Twitchetts

Homemade stuffing from scratch – Twitchetts

Cheesy Zuchinni Rice – Adventures of a Jayhawk Mommy

Sweet Treats

Gluten-free pumpkin pie with Streussel Topping – The Inspired Housewife

Grandma’s Pecan pie – Adventures of a Jayhawk Mommy

Chocolate Pumpkin Truffles – Parenting from the Heart

25+ Awesome Thanksgiving Sides and Extras for your Thanksgiving Table

Photo Credit – Parenting from the Heart

Mouthwatering caramel pecan and apple pie – Happy and Blessed Home

Monica says “your relatives will eat this pie in disbelief.” I might have to test this theory for myself. In the name of research, of course.

If you’re looking to keep things on the healthy side, check out this great list: 20 Healthy Holiday Sides – Mommy in Sports

I hope you’ve found something on this list you like. Maybe you’re looking to shake your holiday menu up or maybe you’re a brand new cook looking to start some new traditions or get some fun new ideas. Holidays are all about tradition (at least they are for me) but introducing a some new flavors is a fun way to compliment the “bringing folks together” aspect that is Thanksgiving. I hope you enjoy this list of awesome Thanksgiving sides and extras and that yu find something new to put on your table this year.

If you have a Thanksgiving recipe board on Pinterest, please pin the image below. Thank you!

 

25+ Awesome Thanksgiving Sides and Extras for your Thanksgiving Table

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Happy cooking, people!

 

 


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  1. Kristen Hewitt says

    September 16, 2016 at 7:12 am

    Pinned! thank you SO much for including me, and for all these AWESOME ideas!

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  2. J. Ivy Boyter says

    November 2, 2016 at 8:57 am

    I’m diggin’ the pumpkin pie (minus the topping) I didn’t know there was a gluten free pie shell either… time to do some research!

    Reply

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