'State of the Sides' report reveals every state's favorite Thanksgiving side (2024)
We all know it isn't a good idea to talk politics at the Thanksgiving table. So forget red vs. blue states. Instead, we're talking green vs. orange states (green bean casserole vs. yams/sweet potatoes).
Campbell's Soup Company released its annual "State of the Sides" report along with a map that shows the most popularThanksgiving side dishin every state. 5,000 Americans who celebrate Thanksgiving (100 per state) were surveyed.
Mashed potatoes are the front-runner to be on the most plates this Thanksgiving.
Turkey no longer reigns supreme. Findings showed that over half of the United States would be content to only have sides on their holiday plates and 67% of Americans prefer side dishes to the main entrée!
Here are the top 5 most popular side dishes in 2023:
Mashed Potatoes
Stuffing/Dressing
Mac and Cheese (new to the top 5 for 2023)
Yams/Sweet Potatoes
Green Bean Casserole
Illinois tied between salad and mashed potatoes astheir favorite side dish and 84%ofVirginians prefer cookingthesidestotheturkey more than any otherstate. California and New York prefer a root vegetable dish. Florida also tied between a root vegetable dish and bread as their favorite side.
Potatoes are an absolute must for the Thanksgiving table, and we like Scalloped Potatoes for the texture (and cheesiness). Classic Mashed Potatoes make everyone happy. Our Thanksgiving plate is normally at least sixty percent mashed potatoes.
How many dishes should I serve with the turkey? For 4 people, choose 1-2 appetizers and 3 sides. For 8 people, choose 1-3 appetizers and 3 sides. For 16 people, choose 2-3 appetizers and 3 or more sides.
"For the third year in a row, cranberry sauce takes first place as the most disliked traditional Thanksgiving food. Over 31% of respondents, 82 million American adults, do not want cranberry sauce for their Thanksgiving dinner.
Key takeaways. Turkey reigns supreme as the nation's favorite Thanksgiving Day dish. Most folks think spending time with loved ones is the most important part of Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and though the turkey (or ham) might take top billing, everyone knows the sides are the true stars of the table. What would our national holiday be without stuffing and sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes and mac and cheese, green beans and rolls?
That's right, mashed potatoes, according to a survey by online recruitment website Zippia, are the most popular Thanksgiving side dish served in the Prairie State.
Millions of people across the United States will sit down to a traditional Thanksgiving meal, including turkey, potatoes, squash, corn, and cranberries. These foods have become synonymous with Thanksgiving, but how did they end up on tables from Maine to California?
No, we're not talking about turkey stuffing, mashed potatoes or green beans (though these are all non-negotiable, in our opinion!). We're talking gooey, decadent Thanksgiving mac and cheese. This cheesy crowd-favorite has a place among the more traditional Thanksgiving side dishes.
The classic Thanksgiving dinner includes old-time favorites that never change: turkey, gravy, stuffing, potatoes, veggies, and pie. But the way these dishes are made or added to is everchanging because of food trends and different dietary requirements.
The answer is simple: leftovers can be kept in the refrigerator for three to four days. This means you have until the Monday after Thanksgiving to eat all those delicious leftovers or place them in the freezer to enjoy later. If you store leftovers in the freezer, they will be of best quality within 2-6 months.
Mashed potatoes took home the top spot for this year's favorite side. The top five most popular holiday side dishes include: Mashed potatoes. Stuffing/dressing.
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — Cranberry sauce is the most disliked Thanksgiving food dish for Americans, according to a survey done by The Vacationer.
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