25 Thanksgiving Food Ideas That Might Just Replace Turkey on Your Plate

Looking for Thanksgiving food ideas that could shake up the usual turkey routine? There are so many that bring new flavors to the table. From cozy casseroles to bold veggie dishes, these recipes could give you a fresh spin on the holiday feast. Get ready to discover some new favorites to share with friends and family!

Super Creamy Skillet Creamed Corn

A skillet filled with creamy, cooked corn kernels being stirred by a wooden spoon. The creamed corn appears to be seasoned and mixed with a rich, creamy substance, creating a luscious texture. The background is a grayish cooking surface. — Super Creamy Skillet Creamed Corn. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Rich, buttery Creamed Corn gets a homemade makeover with just four simple ingredients and 10 minutes on the stove.
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Cheesy Corn Casserole With Cream Cheese And Ham

A serving spoon in a corn casserole. — Cheesy Corn Casserole With Cream Cheese And Ham. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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This ultra cheesy corn casserole with cream cheese and ham will be your new favorite side dish! Creamy, cheesy, and so much flavor!
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Southern Candied Yams Recipe

Sweet potatoes cooking in a skillet. — Southern Candied Yams Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

You can’t beat these super simple, 3-ingredient Candied Yams. Tender and sweet with a caramelized sauce, ready in just 30 minutes.
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Hawaiian Dinner Rolls With Pineapple Juice

A baking dish of Hawaiian rolls. — Hawaiian Dinner Rolls With Pineapple Juice. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Hawaiian Rolls have just a hint of sweetness from pineapple juice. They are so fluffy. and EASY to make for your holiday dinner.
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Easy Thanksgiving Sweet Potato Casserole With Bacon

Sweet potato casserole with a serving spoon. — Easy Thanksgiving Sweet Potato Casserole With Bacon. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

An easy sweet potato casserole flavored with bourbon and then topped with spicy pecans, brown sugar and bacon streusel.
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Foolproof Sweet Potato Pie Recipe Made With Condensed Milk

Sweet Potato Pie with condensed milk, orange zest, and cinnamon makes for a creamy, flavorful dessert. Perfect for holidays or any time of year.
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Broccoli Salad With Cranberries And A Honey Yogurt Dressing

A bowl of broccoli salad on a serving tray. — Broccoli Salad With Cranberries And A Honey Yogurt Dressing. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

You’re going to love this healthy broccoli salad served with a yogurt dressing that’s sweetened with honey. An old fashioned salad you’ll love.
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Roasted Butternut Squash Macaroni And Cheese

A casserole dish of butternut mac and cheese. — Roasted Butternut Squash Macaroni And Cheese. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Take a classic comfort food to unexpected heights with this Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese recipe and it’s creamy golden sauce.
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Stove Top Candied Sweet Potatoes

A round baking dish filled with glazed sweet potatoes, coated in a shiny caramelized sauce and sprinkled with chopped pecans. A large spoon is resting in the dish, ready for serving. The background surface is a cool, muted color. — Stove Top Candied Sweet Potatoes. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Sweet potatoes are simmered in butter and brown sugar for a deliciously sweet side dish. Make them for the holidays or your weeknight dinners.
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Old Fashioned Apple Waldorf Salad

A bowl of apple salad with a serving spoon. — Old Fashioned Apple Waldorf Salad. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This classic Waldorf Salad recipe never goes out of style for Thanksgiving food ideas. Crispy apples, celery, walnuts, and sweet raisins are coated in a light mayonnaise dressing.
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Southern 7 Layer Salad With Peas And Mayo

A bowl of 7 layer salad next to a serving spoon. — Southern 7 Layer Salad With Peas And Mayo. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This seven-layer salad gets even more delicious after sitting overnight! It’s stacked with layers of peas, bacon, mayo, romaine lettuce, and cheddar cheese.
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Easy To Make Apple Cinnamon Yeast Rolls From Scratch

These Apple Cinnamon Yeast Rolls are made with a soft, yeasted dough, a sweet apple-pecan filling, and a rich cream cheese frosting.
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Butternut Squash Casserole With Wild Rice

A serving spoon in a baking dish of butternut squash casserole. — Butternut Squash Casserole With Wild Rice. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Butternut squash casserole is a comfort food dish that includes flavorful wild rice and a crunchy parmesan topping baked together in a creamy sauce.
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Old Fashioned Scalloped Potatoes And Ham

A serving spoon removing some potato and ham casserole. — Old Fashioned Scalloped Potatoes And Ham. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Scalloped potatoes and ham is a comforting casserole of potatoes and tasty chunks of ham in a creamy white sauce under a layer of gooey gruyere.
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Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes with Mascarpone Cheese

Butter on top of a bowl of mashed potatoes. — Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes with Mascarpone Cheese. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

One bite and you’ll agree these are the BEST make ahead mashed potatoes for Thanksgiving food ideas. This creamy side dish can be reheated in the slow cooker.
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Sweet Potato Casserole With Homemade Marshmallow Topping

A spoon full of marshmallow topped sweet potato casserole. — Sweet Potato Casserole With Homemade Marshmallow Topping. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

No mini marshmallows! Recreate the classic sweet potato casserole by adding a homemade marshmallow meringue topping.
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Kentucky Spoon Bread

A serving spoon full of spoon bread. — Kentucky Spoon Bread. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This Kentucky spoon bread recipe bakes up moist with a dense custardy texture creamy flavor, and the perfect golden, buttery color.
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Bourbon Chocolate Ganache Pecan Pie

A close-up of a pecan pie with a golden crust, showing one slice being lifted out. The dense, caramelized filling packed with chopped pecans makes this classic an irresistible choice for easy desserts. — Bourbon Chocolate Ganache Pecan Pie. Photo Credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Chocolate Pecan Pie is a fun twist on a beloved classic, made with a flaky pie crust, a chocolate ganache base, and a toasty pecan filling.
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Homemade Yeast Dinner Rolls

Pillowy soft Homemade Yeast Rolls are the BEST homemade rolls around. A special technique makes perfect light Yeast Dinner Rolls every time.
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Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes Casserole With Gruyere

A baking dish of homemade scalloped potatoes. — Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes Casserole With Gruyere. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This side dish casserole for cheesy scalloped potatoes is made with thinly sliced Yukon gold potatoes and fresh garlic, milk and cream, plus gruyere cheese.
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Quick Broccoli & Cheese Sauce Casserole

A spoon full of cheesy broccoli casserole in a baking dish. — Quick Broccoli & Cheese Sauce Casserole. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This baked, bubbling broccoli and cheddar cheese sauce casserole is a quick and simple side dish made with fresh broccoli — and without soup or rice!
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Quick-Baked No-Mayo Spinach Artichoke Dip (25-Minutes)

A scoop of spinach artichoke dip on a cracker. — Quick-Baked No-Mayo Spinach Artichoke Dip (25-Minutes). Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Skip the mayonnaise! This recipe for hot spinach and artichoke dip is loaded with fresh spinach, artichoke hearts, cream cheese and gooey melted cheese.
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Yellow Squash Casserole With Ritz Crackers

A scoop of a squash casserole. — Yellow Squash Casserole With Ritz Crackers. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This cheesy squash casserole with Ritz crackers and sour cream has a cheesy, tangy sauce and buttery topping. Perfectly baked and never mushy.
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Homemade Blackberry Pie With Double Crust

A top-down view of a partially eaten blackberry pie with a lattice crust on a wire cooling rack. The pie has a crispy golden-brown crust with juicy, dark purple filling. A bowl of whipped cream is placed nearby. Crumbs and a piece of pie are visible on the table. — Homemade Blackberry Pie With Double Crust. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Enjoy a delicious Blackberry Pie with a buttery crust and a sweet-tart filling. Perfect for Thanksgiving food ideas or a cozy dessert.
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Creamy Pumpkin Vegan Cheesecake Recipe Tofutti

This creamy pumpkin vegan cheesecake recipe has a dairy-free creamy filling flavored with warm fall spices and a date-sweetened crust!
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