Top Thanksgiving side dishes: A State-by-state breakdown

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1		Top Thanksgiving side dishes: A State-by-state breakdown

2	State	Top Side Dish (Oct 025)	Share in social media discussion (%)	YoY Growth in social media discussion (%)	Insight
3	Arizona	Pumpkin Tamales	20.10%	42.5%	Latin fusion redefines traditional sides
4	Florida	Key Lime Cranberry Relish	21.60%	41.2%	Regional citrus twist modernizing traditional sauce
5	Illinois	Mac & Cheese	21.20%	40.4%	Surpassed stuffing for first time in 3 years
6	Delaware	Butternut Squash Risotto	17.80%	39.1%	Upscale, comfort-forward dish rising in home dining
7	Puerto Rico	Arroz con Gandules	24.30%	38.9%	Most culturally dominant side across any U.S. region
8	New Mexico	Green Chile Cornbread	21.40%	38.1%	Spicy-sweet blend becoming a Southwest standard
9	Rhode Island	Baked Stuffed Clams	21.50%	31.9%	Seafood-based stuffing overtakes bread varieties
10	Wisconsin	Beer Cheese Mashed Potatoes	23.00%	31.4%	Comfort + novelty combo driving state-level popularity
11	Minnesota	Tater Tot Hotdish	20.70%	30.2%	Midwestern classic now seasonal centerpiece
12	Texas	Jalapeño Cornbread	23.00%	30.1%	Regional spice driving innovation in holiday breads
13	Washington	Roasted Delicata Squash	19.50%	29.1%	Local produce-forward side leading Pacific trends
14	Kansas	Cheesy Corn Casserole	22.40%	28.6%	Simple, indulgent side leads across all age groups
15	Mississippi	Baked Mac & Cheese	25.90%	27.6%	Dominates across all age groups during holidays
16	Colorado	Kale & Quinoa Stuffing	19.50%	27.4%	Wellness-led shift to plant-forward alternatives
17	South Dakota	Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole	20.40%	26.7%	Hearty potato bakes overtaking traditional mash
18	California	Roasted Brussels Sprouts	21.90%	26.5%	Interest in low-prep, veg-forward sides surging
19	North Dakota	Scalloped Corn	20.10%	26.4%	Rich dairy-based dish outperforming green beans
20	Oklahoma	Cornbread Dressing	23.60%	26.2%	Maintains status as preferred regional side
21	Idaho	Mashed Potatoes	25.60%	26.1%	Idaho's classic side sees strong return to top spot
22	Nebraska	Cornbread Stuffing	20.90%	24.4%	Climbed back to top spot after slipping in 2024
23	Connecticut	Apple Cranberry Stuffing	20.10%	24.3%	Sweet-savory profiles rising in coastal meal planning
24	South Carolina	Sweet Potato Pie	23.50%	24.3%	Strong contender as both side and dessert
25	Alabama	Sweet Potato Casserole	22.80%	23.2%	Replaced cornbread stuffing as #1; driven by nostalgic comfort
26	Wyoming	Scalloped Potatoes	20.20%	22.7%	Rich, nostalgic prep resurging across age groups
27	Nevada	Garlic Mashed Potatoes	20.40%	22.6%	Robust seasoning trends boosting classic side appeal
28	Georgia	Sweet Potato Casserole	21.90%	22.5%	Remains dominant, with newer prep styles gaining interest
29	West Virginia	Candied Yams	22.90%	22.5%	Popular across rural and urban tables alike
30	New York	Roasted Root Vegetables	21.40%	22.3%	Minimalist prep rising in high-density metro households
31	Utah	Funeral Potatoes	21.70%	22%	Regional casserole now staple on Thanksgiving tables
32	Tennessee	Corn Pudding	21.80%	21.8%	Southern comfort staple with stable growth
33	Vermont	Maple-Glazed Squash	19.60%	21.4%	Sweet-glazed root veg overtakes stuffing for first time
34	Oregon	Wild Mushroom Stuffing	20.90%	20.8%	Foraged ingredient pairings leading stuffing innovation
35	Hawaii	Macaroni Salad	17.40%	20%	Local-style picnic favorite appears on Thanksgiving plates
36	Virginia	Green Bean Almondine	20.50%	20%	Preferred green side among younger audiences
37	DC	Balsamic Brussels Sprouts	20.70%	19.7%	Trendy, elevated veg side growing fast in urban kitchens
38	Iowa	Corn Casserole	23.40%	19.4%	Regional crop-inspired side with consistent climb
39	New Hampshire	Maple-Glazed Carrots	19.70%	19.4%	Sweet-savory flavor gaining traction in coastal areas
40	North Carolina	Collard Greens	23.20%	18.9%	Southern greens remain a holiday mainstay
41	Michigan	Green Bean Casserole	22.30%	18.6%	Traditional side reinforced with new topping trends
42	Pennsylvania	Pierogi	19.20%	18.5%	Ethnic comfort food embraced in holiday meals
43	Montana	Roasted Root Vegetables	17.90%	18.4%	Seasonal simplicity overtakes rich cream-based sides
44	Maryland	Corn Pudding	17.60%	18.2%	Heritage comfort dish overtakes modernized mash
45	Ohio	Sweet Potato Casserole	22.70%	17%	Still dominant; new toppings help sustain interest
46	Alaska	Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms	18.90%	16.7%	Seafood-forward appetizer sees rising seasonal appeal
47	Arkansas	Cornbread Dressing	20.20%	16.5%	Classic Southern staple regains popularity
48	Missouri	Deviled Eggs	21.10%	15.9%	Holiday gatherings favor this easy-to-prep appetizer
49	New Jersey	String Bean Almondine	19.80%	15.8%	Elevated texture-forward side with holiday resurgence
50	Kentucky	Cornbread Dressing	18.70%	15.4%	Surging as traditional meats lose Thanksgiving share
51	Massachusetts	Oyster Stuffing	17.40%	14.5%	Coastal variation leads in New England
52	Louisiana	Shrimp Étouffée	16.20%	14%	Regional Cajun classic now central in holiday sides
53	Maine	Roasted Carrots	16.30%	13.4%	Simpler root veg sides on the rise over complex prep
54	Indiana	Green Bean Casserole	19.70%	6.5%	Long-time favorite maintains steady growth
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