Today's Talker: Least favorite Thanksgiving side dishes, according to Americans (2024)

MILWAUKEE — In Today's Talker, the countdown to Thanksgiving is on. And ahead of the holiday, we're revealing the results of a survey on America's least favorite Thanksgiving dinner side dishes.

According to Taste Better from Scratch.com, they surveyed 4,000 people.

Coming in at number 7, mashed potatoes and gravy.

4.2 percent of people say homemade rolls.

At number 5, just over 6 percent do not like stuffing or dressing...

That's followed by cranberry sauce at 15 and a half percent.

Roasted veggies make the top 3. That's Brussels sprouts, carrots, broccoli and cauliflower.

Number 2, 23 percent of people say they don't like sweet potato casserole.

And the least favorite side dish for Americans on Thanksgiving is -- green bean casserole.

31.4 percent of people surveyed do not like it.

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Today's Talker: Least favorite Thanksgiving side dishes, according to Americans (2024)

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Today's Talker: Least favorite Thanksgiving side dishes, according to Americans? ›

According to the poll by Tastes Better from Scratch,green bean casserole

green bean casserole
Green bean casserole is an American baked dish consisting primarily of green beans, cream of mushroom soup, and french fried onions. Green bean casserole. Green bean casserole covered with fried onions. Course. Side dish.
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and sweet potato casserole were the least-liked Thanksgiving side dishes.

What Thanksgiving side dish is the least popular among Americans? ›

And the least favorite side dish for Americans on Thanksgiving is -- green bean casserole. 31.4 percent of people surveyed do not like it.

What is the average American's favorite Thanksgiving side dish? ›

The mighty potato. In 13 states, potatoes are the most popular Thanksgiving sides – in various forms, of course.

What's the most searched Thanksgiving side dish in the most states? ›

The most-searched dish overall was green bean casserole. In Kentucky, the most popular search was broccoli casserole. However, some states, like Hawaii, Kansas and Wyoming, searched for more unique side dishes, such as bruschetta, cucumber salad and creamy polenta.

What are the 5 most common sides served on Thanksgiving Day? ›

  • 01 of 21. Rustic Garlic Mashed Potatoes. ...
  • 02 of 21. Bacon-Topped Green Bean Casserole. ...
  • 03 of 21. Buttered Stuffing with Mushrooms. ...
  • 04 of 21. Classic Dinner Rolls. ...
  • 05 of 21. Bacon-Mushroom Twice-Baked Potatoes. ...
  • 06 of 21. Best Four-Cheese Macaroni and Cheese. ...
  • 07 of 21. Bourbon and Cider Pan Gravy. ...
  • 08 of 21.
Nov 9, 2023

What is the most unpopular Thanksgiving food? ›

The Most Disliked Traditional Thanksgiving Foods
  • Ham — 25.57%
  • Coleslaw — 25.57%
  • Pumpkin Pie — 24.28%
  • Mashed Potatoes — 18.66%
  • Macaroni and Cheese — 17.47%
  • Carrots — 16.98%
  • Apple Pie — 16.29%
  • Corn — 15.50%
Nov 21, 2023

What is the least favorite holiday side dish? ›

Among the many side dishes enjoyed by Americans during Thanksgiving, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, homemade rolls, cranberry sauce, roasted vegetables, sweet potato casserole and green bean casserole made the list of least-liked side dishes.

What does the average American eat for Thanksgiving? ›

At Thanksgiving dinner, turkey is served with a variety of side dishes which can vary from traditional, such as mashed potatoes, stuffing, and cranberry sauce, to ones that reflect regional or cultural heritage.

What is the most popular side dish in America? ›

Potatoes, America's favorite side dish.

How many sides should you serve for Thanksgiving? ›

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.

What is the oddest food people eat on Thanksgiving? ›

The 6 Weirdest Foods People Eat at Thanksgiving Dinner
  1. Celery and Cream Cheese. I'm sure we've all had celery and cream cheese or ants on a log as an after school snack. ...
  2. Fish and Lasagna. PIN IT. ...
  3. Fried Okra. It's a Southern thing. ...
  4. Peking Duck. PIN IT. ...
  5. co*cktail Onions. Aren't these served in a martini? ...
  6. Cranberry Fluff.

What is the number one side dish for Thanksgiving? ›

Mashed potatoes are a traditional Thanksgiving side dish for a reason, and we definitely look forward to serving up this delicious dish every November.

What food was most likely not served at the first Thanksgiving? ›

It is also worth noting what was not present at the first Thanksgiving feast. There were no cloudlike heaps of mashed potatoes, since white potatoes had not yet crossed over from South America. There was no gravy either, since the colonists didn't yet have mills to produce flour.

What to serve with turkey not Thanksgiving? ›

We rounded up our favorite non-traditional sides to help you put your own spin on Thanksgiving dinner this year.
  • Garlic Butter Hasselback Potatoes. ...
  • Jalapeño-Cheddar Corn Pudding. ...
  • Roasted Mushrooms With Browned Butter, Garlic, and Thyme. ...
  • Apple Hazelnut Stuffed Acorn Squash. ...
  • Maple Roasted Carrots With Tahini Yogurt.
Nov 18, 2018

What are the top five Thanksgiving foods purchased in the US? ›

Here are my picks for the best Thanksgiving foods.
  • #5: Turkey. Coming in at number five we have the signature Thanksgiving dish: turkey. ...
  • #4: Sweet potatoes. ...
  • #3: Macaroni and cheese. ...
  • #2: Bread Rolls. ...
  • #1: Mashed potatoes.
Nov 22, 2023

What do most Americans eat on Thanksgiving? ›

Traditional foods are a large part of Thanksgiving celebrations. Many families include the entire family in the food preparation. Traditional foods include turkey, stuffing, gravy, sweet potatoes, cornbread, mashed potatoes, and cranberry sauce. Many people serve pie for dessert at the end of the meal.

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