The Worst Thanksgiving Sides, According to Americans
Everyone has an opinion on what Thanksgiving side dishes belong on the table. Honestly, I’m a bit shocked by the lack of appetite for candied yams (aka sweet potatoes where I live) and sweet potato casseroles. There’s just something about adding the perfect amount of sweet flavor to the rest of the savory items on the plate. To each their own, though. I do, however, completely understand the low interest in a salad. As much as I love salad as an everyday component of my meals, it usually ends up on my plate at the holidays solely for the healthier side dish aspect. The numbers aren’t blatantly against any turkey day sides, but these are the dishes Americans really don’t like:
Candied yams: 27% Green bean casserole: 25% Cranberry sauce: 24% Sweet potato casserole: 21% Stuffing: 12% Salad: 12% Mashed potatoes: 8% Dinner rolls: 7%
Divided on Cranberries
We already have 24% of Americans agreeing on cranberry sauce being one of the worst Thanksgiving sides, but the breakdown of numbers goes further into the type of tart red sauce to pair with the bird as well.
37% prefer homemade cranberry sauce 35% prefer canned cranberry sauce 21% do not eat cranberry sauce on Thanksgiving 3% have never tried it
So how did your opinion on Thanksgiving sides line up with the rest of the country? If you’re still planning the feast, use our menu ideas and favorite pies for inspiration.
