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12 Terrific Thanksgiving Sides with a Twist

12 Terrific Thanksgiving Sides with a Twist

by Rebecca A. on November 11, 2016 Updated on September 02, 2020

When the holidays roll around, most families have at least a few traditional dishes that everyone looks forward to each year. But after a while, even the most deeply rooted and delicious menu items can start to feel a little bit stale. When it's time to break out of the rut without completely breaking the rules, try one of these amazing side dishes. These side dishes feature all the traditional Thanksgiving flavors but each one has a little twist: mashed cauliflower instead of potatoes, green bean casserole deconstructed, a hit of maple in the cranberries, sausage in the stuffing. Nothing too crazy. Just crazy good.

1. Bacon Brussels Sprouts with Garlic Parmesan Cream by Oat & Sesame

Bacon Brussels Sprouts With Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce

2. Roasted Garlic Mashed Cauliflower by To Simply Inspire

Garlic Mashed Cauliflower

3. Deconstructed Green Bean Casserole by A Homemaker's Habitat

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4. Roasted Butternut Squash with Cranberries, Pecans & Blue Cheese by Hello Little Home

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5. Gluten-Free Bacon Butternut Squash Cornbread Stuffing by Healthy Seasonal Recipes

Bacon Butternut Squash Cornbread Stuffing

6. Maple Orange Cranberry Sauce by Delicious Meets Healthy

Maple Orange Cranberry Sauce

7. Mustard Tarragon Roasted Sweet Potatoes by Carrie's Experimental Kitchen

Mustard Tarragon Roasted Sweet Potatoes

8. Creamy Cheesy Corn Casserole by Give Recipe

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9. World's Best Crockpot Mashed Potatoes by Life on Virginia Street

Worlds Best Crockpot Mashed Potatoes Recipe

10. Easy Shaved Brussels Sprouts and Cranberry Salad by Salvage Sister and Mister

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11. Sausage and Cornbread Stuffing by Lydi Out Loud

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12. Wild Rice with Apples Kale and Cider Vinaigrette by Oat & Sesame

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