Unique Thanksgiving Dishes & Desserts
If you’re looking for unique dishes, and maybe some new desserts, to serve for Thanksgiving this year, we’ve gathered TONS of ideas for you!
Find your favorites reimagined into yummy foods for your table.
Be sure to also check out our:
Guide to Restaurants for Thanksgiving Dinner
Thanksgiving Activity Ideas to do with the Kids
Thanksgiving Leftover Recipe Ideas
Thanksgiving is usually the same traditional dishes each year…unless you have a chef in the family!
If you want to try out new foods without the hassle of researching easy Thanksgiving recipes, we’ve got you covered….
Find unique turkey recipes & alternatives to turkey, yummy bread & side dishes, and desserts everyone will love.
Main Dishes for Thanksgiving
If you want to put a twist on your traditional turkey OR serve something completely different, we’ve got a few options for you!
Turkey Roll
Tired of dry turkey or constantly basting your turkey? CHeck out this turkey roll recipe for a twist on the traditional turkey feast!
Sausage Stuffed Turkey
This apricot and sausage stuffed turkey breast is a great alternative to cooking an entire bird! If you are having a smaller get together where you won’t eat the entire turkey, check out this alternative.
Crown Rib Roast
Don’t want turkey at your Thanksgiving table this year? Check out this roast alternative that is sure to be a crowd pleaser! You could also make this in addition to turkey to give options…
Turkey Cutlets
If you want individual portions, these turkey cutlets are yummy and a great way to make just a little OR a lot! Plus, you don’t have to deal with the whole bird…
Unique Thanksgiving Side Dishes:
Don’t have the same old side dishes this year. Spice it up with these unique Thanksgiving side dishes!
There’s yummy ideas no matter what your family likes…
Turkey Deviled Eggs
Deviled eggs are a staple at our holiday meals, but this dish as turkey twist! Still the yummy dish you know and love, but a little more festive for the Thanksgiving table…
Cranberry Fluff
If you love cranberry relish, check out this fluffy cranberry dish! You can have it as a side dish for dinner or dessert after you’ve cleaned your plates…
Butternut Squash Guacamole
Guac is one of our favorite recipes, but making it into a Thanksgiving dish can be difficult. This girl did it! Check out her yummy take on guacamole…
Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potato casserole is a traditional dish, but these stuffed sweet potatoes with pecans and marshmallows are even better! They’re perfect for individual portions so everyone can have their own…
Loaded Cauliflower Mac & Cheese with Bacon & Jalapeños
Your family is bound to love this loaded cauliflower mac and cheese recipe! It’s packed with bacon and cheese, and you could even add in rotisserie chicken for more protein! It’s such a creamy comfort food that is light enough to enjoy year round!
Air Fryer Pumpkin Biscuits
Looking for an easy side dish this year? Set and forget these Air Fryer Biscuits for a yummy fall treat! If you like bread, these flaky pumpkin biscuits are a must!
Parmesan Brussel Sprouts with Bacon
Want a healthy side dish for Thanksgiving? These brussel sprouts will trick any child into them. Chees and bacon…what’s better than that?
It doesn’t require too many ingredients, so you can easily make this – as long as you have brussel spouts!
Hasselback Butternut Squash
This Thanksgiving dish is simple and easy, but looks fancy. You get to serve a yummy, beautiful side without investing tons of time cooking it.
Pretzel Brown Sugar Sweet Potato Casserole
Who doesn’t love pretzels and brown sugar? This yummy casserole is a good substitute to tradition green bean casserole!
Sweet Potato Puffs
This cute little bites are perfect for children, adults…anyone really! They make the perfect before meal side dish or even a snack during the Fall season…
Cheddar Corn Biscuits
Everyone needs bread at their Thanksgiving table! Try this yummy recipe for flaky, cheesy biscuits with corn!
Cauliflower Rice & Sausage Stuffing
This combo of healthy and meat is yummy enough to make you forget it’s keto.
Maple Glazed Carrots
These roasted carrots will bring the vibrant color and flavors right to your table. Give these a try this thanksgiving for a unique savory dish.
Unique Thanksgiving Desserts:
Pumpkin Mousse Pie
Pumpkin Mousse Pie is made with a crunchy graham cracker-pecan crust filled with light and luscious pumpkin mousse. The pie is topped with a mountain of toasted brown sugar meringue.
Pumpkin Pie Turkeys
Looking for cute Thanksgiving desserts perfect for any age? These pumpkin pie turkey deserts are easy to make and decorate, so the kiddos can help! …they’re also just as fun to eat.
If your family is into pumpkin pie, but you want to change it up this year, check out this Thanksgiving recipe:
Pumpkin Pie Flan
It is like having pumpkin pie with a Latin twist. This dessert is gluten-free, ready to make, custardy, and delicious! If you’re an adventurous cook, try this out!
Pumpkin Praline Bread Pudding
This is an easy dessert for Thanksgiving that doesn’t require tons of time, but tastes delicious! The pumpkins definitely make it feel like fall, so try making this dessert for your Thanksgiving feast!
Vertical Pumpkin Chocolate Orange Cake
Want to get a little more adventurous and extravagant? Try making this beautiful chocolate pumpkin cake with vertical layers! Not sure if we could make it , but it’s worth a shot to be able to eat it!
We hope you’ve found a few yummy dishes to try out this year! It’s always nice to switch things up or add a couple extra items to the table. When you have new friends or family joining your Thanksgiving meal for the first time it’s always great to invite them to bring and share their favorite dish. And be sure to ask them for the recipe too! That’s exactly how our family adopted and added homemade cranberry relish to our annual dinner.
Know other great recipes? Drop them in the comments so we can try them out!
Happy Thanksgiving! We hope you enjoy your meal together.
From our family to yours, iFamilyKC
