'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.
We're talking stuffing, sweet potato casserole, gravy, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce… If you wanted to, you could make all those, stop right there, and have pretty much the perfect meal.
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!
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.
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 top five most popular holiday side dishes include mashed potatoes, stuffing/dressing, mac & cheese, yams/ sweet potatoes, and green bean casserole.
Most Traditional Thanksgiving Foods. A traditional Thanksgiving meal consists of roast turkey and many sides including stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, green beans and cranberry sauce, with pumpkin pie as dessert.
"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.
Mashed potatoes are far and away the best way to consume potatoes on Thanksgiving. And for many members of our team, they're the best Thanksgiving side period. Mashed potatoes are fluffy, creamy, and serve as the ideal vessel to store your ample gravy reserve.
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