Unique Thanksgiving Side Dishes
32 Totally Unexpected Thanksgiving Sides
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Sure, you've got Thanksgiving recipes that are never to be messed with (mom's pecan pie, for instance). But every now and then, we love the idea of pushing tradition aside for something unexpected. Sides are a great way to do that, because, let's be real, sometimes mashed potatoes could use an upgrade. Ahead, check out 31 out-of-the-box ideas.
Goat Cheese Baked Mashed Potatoes
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Pumpkin and Cheddar Scalloped Potatoes
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Brussels Sprouts Mac and Cheese
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Garlic Bacon Sautéed Green Beans With Roasted Mushrooms
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Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
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30-Minute Butternut Squash and Cider Soup
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Jalapeño Cornbread Muffins
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Pomegranate-Glazed Carrots With Whipped Goat Cheese
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Brussels Sprout Salad With Pomegranate, Walnuts, and Jalapeño
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Chunky Artichoke, Spinach, and Jalapeño Dip
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Blistered Green Beans With Caramelized Onions and Mushrooms
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Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus Bites With Cream Cheese
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Buttery Herbed Mashed Potatoes
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Roasted Kabocha Squash With Crème Fraiche
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Stuffing Muffins
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Slow-Cooker Balsamic Brussels Sprouts With Pine Nuts
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Oyster Kimchi Stuffing
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Bourbon Sweet Potato Casserole With Bacon and Pecans
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Slow-Cooker Sweet Potatoes With Thyme and Blue Cheese
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Slow-Cooker Corn Pudding
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Chipotle Coca-Cola Sweet Potatoes
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Herbed Feta Biscuits
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Parmesan Wasabi Mashed Potatoes
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Twice-Baked Acorn Squash With Maple Butter and Pecans
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Brussels Sprout, Beluga Lentil, and Cranberry Holiday Salad
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Mashed Potatoes With Caramelized Onions
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Curried Pumpkin Soup
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Slow-Cooker Creamed Corn
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Cheesy Squash Casserole
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Wild Rice Stuffing With Mushrooms
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5-Ingredient Tahini-Thyme Brussels Sprouts
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Warm Kale Salad With Roasted Butternut Squash
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