11 Twists On Traditional Thanksgiving Recipes

While Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful for all the blessings in your life, it's also the perfect excuse to overindulge in a ridiculously delicious home-cooked meal with family and friends. But after years of the same old (albeit yummy) recipes, it might be time to update your Thanksgiving cookbook with some new twists on those traditional dishes.

Whether your plan is to fall asleep in front of the TV watching football or dash off for some Black Friday shopping, recipes like pumpkin mac-and-cheese, cornbread-and-sausage stuffing and the perfect apple-glazed turkey will have you prepared for the night ahead. So dress your festive autumn tablescape, pick out the perfect bird and give thanks because Turkey Day is almost upon us!

Roasted Butternut Squash And Bacon Soup

Soup might not be a Thanksgiving tradition in every family, but that will surely change after you see this creamy butternut squash soup sprinkled with bacon bits and rich goat cheese. Stir all the delicious flavors of fall together in one warm and hearty bowl.

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Cranberry Mimosa

You're not doing holiday brunch the right way if you're not sipping these fruity, fall cranberry mimosas. The festive Champagne cocktails will keep everyone happy and patient while anticipating Thanksgiving dinner.

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Caprese-Stuffed Garlic Butter Portobello Mushrooms

Kick your mushrooms up a notch by stuffing them with a classic Caprese salad. Mozzarella, roasted red peppers and shredded basil leaves drizzled with balsamic and stuffed into a buttery garlic mushroom will be a rush of flavor that you won't be able to resist.

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Brie, Apple And Honey Crostini

This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for a pre-dinner snack. All you have to do is pile creamy brie, juicy apples and sweet honey onto toasted slices of french baguette and you'll have the ultimate seasonal appetizer. You can also sprinkle candied pecans on top for an extra crunch of flavor.

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Pumpkin Mac And Cheese

Transform this traditional comfort food into a decadent dish with flavorful chunks of pumpkin, sautéed apples, crispy bacon bits and Swiss chard. The seasonal fruits and veggies will be on point for your autumnal celebration.

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Brown Butter Scalloped Potatoes With Gruyere And Caramelized Onions

Everyone loves traditional mashed potatoes but why not shake things up a bit and add some bold flavor. Try scalloped potatoes baked in aged gruyere cheese, caramelized onions and top with sprigs of rosemary.

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Southern-Style Green Beans

These southern-style green beans are so good they will melt in your mouth. Slow cook your beans in bacon-infused broth and you'll totally forget that you're eating veggies.

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Cornbread And Sausage Stuffing

Everyone will want this stuffing passed their way with its savory, buttery cornbread bits and the moist flavors of sage sausage galore. You might want to double the ingredients because the addition of pecans, apples and dried cranberries will make this dish vanish before your eyes.

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Garlic Butter Smashed Sweet Potatoes

Crispy on the outside, sweet and soft on the inside, these sweet potatoes baked in garlic butter will be a huge hit at the dinner table. The sweet, baked potatoes are a healthy option this Thanksgiving and the slices make it easy to share, leaving just a little room on your plate for everything else.

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Apple Cider-Glazed Roasted Turkey

You'll gobble down this roasted turkey with its irresistible flavors, including sweet apple cider glaze and savory herbed butter. Don't forget to split the wishbone!

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Triple Chocolate Pumpkin Pie

It wouldn't be Thanksgiving without having to unbuckle your belt to stuff that last piece of pie into your incredibly full belly. You'll have no choice but to indulge in this sinful triple chocolate pumpkin pie.

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