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15 Unique Thanksgiving Recipes Made with Craft Beer

November 19, 2020 by Leslie

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While we always enjoy the comfort of classic recipes, sometimes it’s fun to change things up a bit and serve your guests unique Thanksgiving recipes instead.

Here, we’re taking a look at 15 non traditional Thanksgiving recipes that will leave your guests surprised in all the right ways.

collage of 4 recipes with the text 15 recipes for Thanksgiving made with craft beer

Working for (and living with) a caterer is an interesting experience.

On the one hand – because you’re around someone who genuinely loves good food – you’re exposed to a wide variety of cuisines and unique tastes.

On the other hand, while working, you see the value in having go-to recipes that you’re known for making. These are the recipes that your guests love to have every time they come over, and would be disappointed if you didn’t serve them.

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Sometimes I feel like there’s a little bit of that same expectedness with Thanksgiving. The day just doesn’t feel quite right without turkey, cranberry sauce, and at least one thing pumpkin.

But that doesn’t mean you have to be stuck in a rut. Get creative with how you prepare your traditional foods, and leave your guests in awe.

These next few recipes are a fun way to add a new spin on Thanksgiving…everything made with craft beer! Choose one or choose them all, it’s sure to become a memorable holiday.

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Unique Thanksgiving Recipes Made with Craft Beer

Drinks and Cocktails:

A good host always has a drink ready when guests arrive. Set the tone for the entire meal with one of these craft beer cocktails

Stormy IPA Cocktail Recipe | Craft Beer Cocktails

With the combination of your favorite IPA, bold ginger beer, and just the right amount of lime, the Stormy IPA cocktail is an easy craft beer cocktail thats perfect any time of year.

Apple Cider Pumpkin Beer Shandy

Photo Credit: www.nutmegnanny.com

Apple cider and pumpkin beer are mixed together and garnished with fresh apples, pomegranate seeds and rosemary for an incredible, seasonal treat.

Appetizer Recipes:

While the turkey bakes and the football game is on, set out these tasty treats to whet everyone's appetite.

Easy Beer Cheese Dip - BubbaPie

Photo Credit: bubbapie.com

This awesome Pub Style version of classic cheese dip is rich, smooth and creamy in all the right ways. Pair it with pretzels, chips, or even vegetables while the turkey cooks and the everyone is watching the football game.

Easy Awesome Beer Turkey Meatballs Recipe

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Beer turkey meatballs are a simple but delicious appetizer that is perfect with a stack of cocktail toothpicks nearby.

Side Dishes:

Ready for some tasty, non-traditional Thanksgiving side dishes? From soups to french fries, here are 5 new takes to add to your table.

Easy 3-Ingredient Beer Biscuits

With only 5 minutes of prep time, and 3 ingredients, this simple recipe is perfect for a busy Thanksgiving kitchen.

Oktoberfest Beer Sweet Potato Fries with Spiced Balsamic Dipping Sauce

Photo Credit: www.seductioninthekitchen.com

This would definitely be an unexpected but very welcome side dish for your table. Hand-cut sweet potato fries are soaked in Oktoberfest beer and served with a zesty sauce.

Cheddar Beer Macaroni & Cheese with Cauliflower

Photo Credit: straighttothehipsbaby.com

Amber ale is combined to with three types of cheese to create a rich and creamy cheese sauce, and then baked until golden and bubbly for a delicious spin on classic macaroni and cheese.

Potato Beer Cheese Soup

Photo Credit: whitekitchenredwine.com

Creamy and cheesy with a slight taste of your favorite beer (plus one more secret ingredient) this potato beer cheese soup is a perfect adaptation of the appetizer dip we all love.

Beer Brat Cheesy Chowder

Photo Credit: bitzngiggles.com

A flavorful, cheesy and delicious Midwestern-inspired chowder sure to satisfy the heartiest of appetites!

Main Dish Recipes:

It's time for the star of the show! Here are two non traditional Thanksgiving turkey recipes that are sure to leave your guests talking for years to come.

Rosemary Beer Brined Smoked Turkey

Photo Credit: www.goodlifeeats.com

Who knew that adding beer to your turkey brine would make such a difference? But it does. Join in on the massive flavor with this Rosemary Beer Smoked Turkey Brine.

Sriracha Beer Injected Cajun Turkey Recipe

Photo Credit: cookingwithjanica.com

If your Thanksgiving crew is up for adventure, they're going to love this flavorful and delicious Sriracha beer injected cajun turkey.

Desserts:

You can still serve pumpkin pie for dessert, but don't be surprised if everyone reaches for one of these tasty beer-infused treats instead.

Beer Brownies with a Pretzel Crust

These mini beer brownies with a pretzel crust are the perfect, chewy, two-bite dessert when you want a small sweet bite to end the meal.

Chewy Oatmeal Cookies (made with beer!)

Made with a flavorful winter ale and cranberries, once you try these chewy oatmeal cookies, you'll never want plain cookies again.

Pumpkin Ale Cupcakes

Photo Credit: snappygourmet.com

Your guests would never guess that these pumpkin ale cupcakes with streusel cream cheese frosting come from a boxed mix. Score one for easy recipes for a crowd!

Molasses Stout Cookies with Stout Infused Cream Cheese Frosting

Photo Credit: www.craftbeering.com

Your grandma's molasses cookies get a grown-up twist with a stout-based syrup and a stout-infused frosting too. This perfectly paired odd couple make a fantastic finish to your Thanksgiving meal.


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About Leslie

Leslie is the passionate party planner in her family. After being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018, she was determined to find a way to continue making amazing parties for her kids that don't leave you exhausted. To do that Leslie combines the experience she learned working for a professional event planner with the reality of a busy family life to create party inspiration that the average mom can reproduce and be proud of.

Comments

  1. Janine Huldie says

    October 4, 2016 at 7:20 am

    Omg, this is so my kind of post and would love to make and any and all for Thanksgiving. We don’t host, my mother-in-law usually does, but always bring something and am totally thinking about making the cheddar ale spread and/or the mac and cheese, too. Thanks Leslie!! #happynowlinkup

  2. Jen says

    October 4, 2016 at 11:17 am

    Alright it’s settled, I am coming to your house for Thanksgiving. I will do the dishes. Sound good? 🙂

  3. Katy says

    October 4, 2016 at 11:21 am

    I’m all about the apps. I’ll just eat that cheese ale dip and beer battered anything all day!

  4. Jessica says

    October 4, 2016 at 5:43 pm

    Oh my gosh! This stuff looks amazing! I’ll be adding these to my pinterest board to try.

  5. Carolina Twin Mom / Mary Peterson says

    October 4, 2016 at 11:52 pm

    I have to know if you ended up making the beer mac and cheese? What did you think? I am constantly on the hunt for the Perfect Mac and Cheese recipe! Thanks for sharing these ideas!

    #happynowlinkup

  6. ERLENE AMAT says

    October 8, 2016 at 4:54 pm

    I’m not a beer drinker, but I’m all for using it in food. All of these look delicious, especially the turkey gravy. Thanks for sharing on Merry Monday. Pinned.

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