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When we think of Thanksgiving sides, an assortment of dishes may come to mind, from tasty dishes like macaroni and cheese and mashed potatoes to more delicious choices like cranberry sauce and cornbread. But when it comes to the most beloved Thanksgiving side of each U.S. state, tastes vary.
Nowadays, using data from Google Trends, everyone can build a map that exhibits which Thanksgiving side is the favorite of each state.
In 2020 mashed potatoes are the most common dish in the U.S. It is generally prevalent in 11 states, including California, Connecticut, Washington, Wisconsin, and Connecticut. Mac and cheese is the 2nd-favorite dish and is particularly prevalent in the southern states of North and South Carolina and Georgia. Not surprisingly, cranberry sauce, a staple of Thanksgiving, is the most popular dish only in New Hampshire, while Maine is the lone state obsessed with a side salad.
But taste preferences change from year to year. For example, the map below shows what will be on your Thanksgiving plate, according to Google in 2017.
Most Popular Thanksgiving Pie
According to google search trend data, the most popular pie for Thanksgiving in the U.S. is pumpkin pie.
Breaking the data down into state data 44 states felt pumpkin pie was the best. The pie in 2d place was sweet potato pie, with 3 states (Louisiana, Mississippi, Georgis) picking this as the top desired pie. Pecan pie is prevalent only in two states Oklahoma and Alabama. To our wonder, apple pie was only a preference in South Dakota.
The Pie map below created by Tali shows the most popular pie search during Thanksgiving.
