More than half of the country would rather eat side dishes at Thanksgiving — but what’s the most popular side dish in Massachusetts?
Campbell’s “State of the Sides Report” for 2024 found that 56% of participants prefer eating side dishes over turkey at Thanksgiving.
The top five most popular side dishes nationwide were stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, green bean casserole and mac and cheese. This list is similar to the most popular side dishes in the Bay State.
Stuffing took the top spot in Massachusetts, while mashed potatoes came in second. These were followed by cranberry sauce, root vegetables and sweet potatoes, respectively.
Campbell’s “State of the Sides Report” determined the top five most popular side dishes in Massachusetts.Campbell’s
The Campbell’s report also found that 54% of the Northeast favors stuffing, making it the most popular Thanksgiving side dish in the region.
The “State of the Side” report also examined the most popular Thanksgiving activities in the U.S., such as watching a Thanksgiving Day parade or football. The report found that 76% of adults aged 18-25 curate Thanksgiving playlists.