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    Food » Recipes » 10 Side Dishes to Kick Your Thanksgiving Up A Notch

    10 Side Dishes to Kick Your Thanksgiving Up A Notch

    Posted: 11/24/2015 | Last updated: 11/27/2015 by Erin K. Browne 2 Comments
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    I love seeing all of the unique twists and spins that bloggers are putting on classic Thanksgiving recipes.  I put together a round-up of some that caught my eye.  Please click through to the original blogs for the recipes and leave them some comment love for being awesome and creative!

    Bacon Ranch Green Beans

    Bacon Ranch Green Beans by Dinner at the Zoo
    Skip the condensed soup bean casserole and go for this tasty looking variety instead!

    caramelized-onion-and-gruyere-mashed-potatoes

    Caramelized Onion and Gruyere Mashed Potatoes by Hungry Couple
    Not yo mama's mashed potaters.

    Skinny-Sweet-Potato-Gratin-iowagirleats-15

    Skinny Sweet Potato Gratin by Iowa Girl Eats
    Even if it wasn't "skinny" I'd eat the heck out of these.

    maple-roasted-brussels-sprouts-and-sweet-potatoes

    Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes by Little Chef Big Appetite
    Delicious perfection.

    parmesan-cauliflower-with-pine-nuts-parsley-www.keystothecucina-2-683x1024

    Roasted Parmesan Cauliflower with Pine Nuts by Keys to the Cucina
    You can never have too many roasted vegetables.

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    Pumpkin Macaroni and Cheese by Kirbie's Cravings
    The pumpkin doesn't always have to be for the pie.

    sage-bread-roll-683x1024

    Sage and Apple Cider Dinner Rolls by Yin and Yolk
    I can't even comment on how amazing these sound.

    Cranberry-Millionaire-Salad

    Cranberry Millionaire Salad by Spend with Pennies
    If ambrosia salad is a tradition in your part of the world, this might be a fun spin!

    Brie-and-Brown-Sugar-Hasselback-Sweet-Potatoes-5

    Brie and Brown Sugar Hasselback Sweet Potatoes by Cooking for Keeps
    I wouldn't even miss the sweet potato casserole.

    jalapeno-cornbread-and-biscuit-stuffing

    Jalapeno Cornbread and Buttermilk Biscuit Stuffing by Local Milk
    Having tried many types of stuffing (or dressing, as we call it!) my favorites will always and forever be the ones with a biscuit and cornbread base.

     

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    Unique and delicious side dish recipes to kick your Thanksgiving up a notch

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    About Erin K. Browne

    Erin K. Browne is an author of a cookbook (The Unofficial Dollywood Cookbook, Simon & Schuster/Adams Media) and Dollywood guide (The Ultimate Guide to Dollywood, Simon & Schuster/Adams Media) She has over two decades experience with recipe development. Erin is a mom of two human babies and a sweet kitty named Biscuit Fingers ("Ketto"). She loves comfy clothes, sarcastic t-shirts, and reading thrillers. Make her day and toss her a like on Facebook or follow her on Instagram. Post may contain affiliate links including those via the Amazon Associates program

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    1. Rachel @LittleChefBigAppetite

      November 24, 2015 at 3:56 pm

      Yay! Thanks for the love Erin!

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      • Erin

        November 24, 2015 at 9:19 pm

        Absolutely! Your dish sounds super yummy.

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