re: What (nontraditional) Thanksgiving Dish do you Have/Make?

Cheese ball- ( this is dear to my heart. One of the things my mother always made. She just passed last weekend)

One block of softened Philly cheese
1 Tbsp minced pimento
1 Tbsp finely minced green onion (add some of the tops if it's Christmas and you want a red/green look)
1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp lemon juice
Cayenne and salt to taste

1 CUP of freshly grated cheddar ( the pre shredded has that additive on it to prevent sticking and I don't care for it here)
Chopped pecans

Mix all of first 6/7 ingredients. I like extra cayenne for family, but cut back if making for non Louisiana people.

Hand blend in the cheddar, form into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap and store in the fridge overnight.

Once it is set, roll and cover with pecans, taking time to press them into the cheese ball for a nice thicker coating.

I usually double this and make 2 at a time, and the amount of pimento, Worcestershire, onion, etc. are all very flexible to your preference.