DALLAS (KDAF) — We all know that the sides are the real star of Thanksgiving dinner, but which one is America’s favorite?
According to a new study, deviled eggs are the most popular Thanksgiving side dish in the US.
The research analyzed 63 different side dishes and the combined number of searches over the past 12 months for 14 different search term variations such as ‘[side dish] recipe,’ ‘how to make [side dish],’ and ‘the best [side dish].’ The average number of monthly searches was then calculated for each side dish, to rank them from most to least popular.
Deviled eggs received an average of over 460,000 monthly searches, taking the top spot. A popular side dish in the south, deviled eggs are as common at Thanksgiving as mashed potatoes.
The second most popular Thanksgiving side dish is macaroni and cheese, with 424,713 average monthly searches. While it may not be traditional, more than 1 in 4 Americans (27%) plan to eat the dish as part of their Thanksgiving meal this year, according to a recent survey by YouGov.
Mashed potatoes are the third most popular Thanksgiving side dish, with 409,537 average monthly searches, followed by potato salad (298,964) and coleslaw (293,420).
The 10 most popular Thanksgiving side dishes in America
RankSide dishAverage monthly searches1Deviled Eggs460,2132Macaroni and Cheese424,7133Mashed Potatoes409,5374Potato Salad298,9645Coleslaw293,4206Green Bean Casserole269,3487Biscuits257,4088Cornbread241,4859Scalloped Potatoes156,06310Garlic Bread149,703
A spokesperson for JeffBet commented, “Thanksgiving is a time of celebration and the opportunity to spend time with your loved ones. Arguably, the main event of Thanksgiving is the food, and the chance to overindulge without feeling guilty. Families will have their own Thanksgiving traditions and favorite dishes; some may not even celebrate the holiday at all. This study gives a real insight into which dishes Americans are most interested in making this holiday, with some of the least traditional ones coming out on top.”
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