Most Popular, Thanksgiving Sides Across the U.S. Thanksgiving is just around the corner, which means an age-old debate is upon us:, which side dishes are the best?
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This year, Zippia analyzed Google search trends to determine how different states across the United States weigh-in on the debate.
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Mashed potatoes took the number one spot, with 10 states spread across the United States favoring the buttery side.
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In the South East, mac and cheese reigned supreme, with seven states from Georgia to Delaware naming it as the top side dish.
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The Midwest opted for green bean casserole.
It held the number one spot in Texas, Arizona, Nevada and four other states.
In a surprising twist, only one state craved cranberry sauce: New Hampshire.
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Other less-than-popular Thanksgiving sides include deviled eggs in Indiana, dinner rolls in West Virginia and side salads in Maine.
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In total, 47 states opted for carb-heavy, cheesy or potato-based sides, with only three favoring vegetable sides.
