Unconventional Thanksgiving Recipes

Thanksgiving Recipes

This year, I’m sharing eleven unique, unconventional thanksgiving recipes that celebrate differences and I invite you to join me! If you try any of them, make sure to follow me @eatsbyramya and tag me (or send me a picture if you’re private) to get entered into a Nespresso/Ourplace pan giveaway!!

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No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Jars

These individual pumpkin pie jars are complete with a graham cracker crust layer, pumpkin cheesecake mousse and topped with whipped cream. These are perfect for a party or after dinner dessert!

Crispy Cajun Smashed Potatoes

Not a big mashed potato fan? I personally love mashed potatoes but I love these Crispy Cajun Smashed Potatoes even more! They coated in a creamy, homemade cajun sauce and topped with chopped red onion.

Apple Cider Sangria

This is the ultimate festive large batch cocktail for thanksgiving dinner or friendsgiving! This VIRAL Apple Cider Sangria pitcher is infused with fresh apples, cinnamon, and herbs.

Spicy Masala Chicken Drumsticks

Sick of eating the same old turkey every year? Swap it for these spicy masala chicken drumsticks (that require less than 10 minutes of effort!).

Massaged Kale Salad

The most underrated part of thanksgiving dinner is the salad. This Massaged Kale Salad is the perfect refreshing complement to all the other heavy dishes you’ll have on the table!

Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Mac and Cheese

This Creamy and Spicy Mac and Cheese made with three cheeses and topped with a hot Cheetos breadcrumbs topping will take your Mac and Cheese game to the next level! You can totally leave out the Hot Cheetos for a regular Mac and cheese but the Hot Cheetos make it a showstopper.

High Protein Vegan “Egg” Salad

High protein, vegan spin on the classic egg salad – complete with dill, vegan mayonnaise and mustard!

No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Jars

These individual pumpkin pie jars are complete with a graham cracker crust layer, pumpkin cheesecake mousse and topped with whipped cream. These are perfect for a party or after dinner dessert!

Goat Cheese Crostini with Sweet Potato & Rosemary

This eye-catching crostini is a simple toasted bread, topped with whipped herb and goat cheese and finished off with creamy sweet potato and butternut squash.

Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip

This is as easy as cooking gets. Grab the ingredients you’ll need, dump them into a baking dish, mix and bake!

Baked Masala Corn Esquites Dip

Creamed corn is a classic thanksgiving dish, but I bet you’ve never had this creamy fusion corn dip that knocks it out of the park!

Whipped Feta Dip with Honey & Pistachios

This super creamy whipped feta & cottage cheese dip, topped with honey and pistachios has a whopping 17 grams of protein per serving and under 200 calories!