Weekend {Roundup}: Thanksgiving Side Dishes

Thanksgiving will be here before we know it, so I’m trying to get a head start on finding recipes.  Here is a roundup of some slightly non-traditional variations on traditional side dishes.

Personally, I’m dying to try the Cranberry Mold (#2) because I am not a fan of actual cranberry chunks in my cranberry…and the Broccoli Casserole (#3) because it is a nice alternative to the usual Green Bean Casserole.

I actually really love Green Bean Casserole.  It is one of my all-time favorite holiday recipes.  And I like it best the traditional way, made with cream of mushroom soup and crunchy French onions.  I also crave Cranberry Jelly (the canned kind) and good ol’ Pumpkin Pie at the holidays.  Yum yum!

What are your favorite Thanksgiving dishes that you look forward to each year?

Hope this recipe roundup helps you get a head start on your holiday menu planning.

Credit: (1) Sweet Potato Pecan Casserole by Ellie Krieger for Food Network Magazine via Food Network, (2) Cranberry Mold from Food Network, (3) Broccoli Casserole by Paula Deen via Food Network, (4) Bacon Cheddar Mashed Potatoes from Food Network, (5) Brussels Sprouts Gratin by T'afia for Food Network Magazine via Food Network, (6) Scalloped Sweet Potatoes from Tasty Kitchen, (7) French’s Green Bean Casserole, (8) Maple Ginger Glazed Carrots from Good Housekeeping via Delish, (9) Roasted Chestnut Sausage Dressing by Tyler Florence via Food Network, (10) Wild Rice and Toasted Almond Pilaf from Melissa Cooks Gourmet, (11) Martha’s Macaroni and Cheese from Smitten Kitchen, (12) Honey Cornbread Muffins by The Neelys via Food Network