Overview
- Campbell’s fourth-annual survey of 5,000 adults finds 63% prefer side dishes to turkey, up from 56% in 2024.
- Stuffing or dressing remains the nation’s favorite side and ranks No. 1 in 42 states, with mashed potatoes steady in second place.
- Macaroni and cheese climbs to fourth overall and is Gen Z’s top pick, with states such as New York and Florida naming it No. 1.
- Nearly half of respondents (47%) say they would be satisfied with a plate of only sides, signaling shifting Thanksgiving priorities.
- Green bean casserole marks its 70th year with 44% calling it the most iconic side, while 2024 polling named cranberry sauce the least favorite and green bean casserole a close second.