11 Untraditional Thanksgiving Dinner Main Dishes That Aren’t Turkey

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Mushroom & Chestnut Wellington

Golden puff pastry wellington sliced open to show mushroom and chestnut filling.

A vegetarian showstopper: savory mushrooms and chestnuts wrapped in golden puff pastry.

Why You’ll Love It

  • Dramatic presentation.
  • Perfect for vegetarians at the table.
  • Uses store-bought pastry for ease.

Equipment You’ll Need

  • Skillet
  • Baking sheet

Serving Suggestions
Pair with roasted Brussels sprouts or green beans.

Make-Ahead & Storage Tips
Assemble 1 day ahead, refrigerate, then bake.

Ingredients

  • 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 lb mushrooms, chopped
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup cooked chestnuts, chopped
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg, beaten

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Sauté mushrooms, onion, garlic in butter. Stir in chestnuts, thyme, breadcrumbs. Cool.
  3. Roll puff pastry, place filling inside, fold and seal.
  4. Brush with egg wash.
  5. Bake 35–40 minutes until golden.
  6. Slice and serve.

Yield: 6 servings

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11 Untraditional Thanksgiving Dinner Main Dishes That Aren’t Turkey

Mushroom & Chestnut Wellington

Golden puff pastry wellington sliced open to show mushroom and chestnut filling.

A vegetarian showstopper: savory mushrooms and chestnuts wrapped in golden puff pastry.

Why You’ll Love It

  • Dramatic presentation.
  • Perfect for vegetarians at the table.
  • Uses store-bought pastry for ease.

Equipment You’ll Need

  • Skillet
  • Baking sheet

Serving Suggestions
Pair with roasted Brussels sprouts or green beans.

Make-Ahead & Storage Tips
Assemble 1 day ahead, refrigerate, then bake.

Ingredients

  • 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 lb mushrooms, chopped
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup cooked chestnuts, chopped
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg, beaten

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Sauté mushrooms, onion, garlic in butter. Stir in chestnuts, thyme, breadcrumbs. Cool.
  3. Roll puff pastry, place filling inside, fold and seal.
  4. Brush with egg wash.
  5. Bake 35–40 minutes until golden.
  6. Slice and serve.

Yield: 6 servings