Report reveals New York's favorite Thanksgiving side dish

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- As people throughout the U.S. complete their final preparations for Thanksgiving, attention is beginning to shift from travel plans and parades to what will be on the dinner table come Thursday. While turkey or ham is usually the centerpiece of the holiday feast, a new report by Campbell's determined the most popular Thanksgiving side dish among New Yorkers.

Campbell's yearly "State of the Sides" report revealed that the preferred side dish for Thanksgiving in New York is stuffing/dressing. The survey showed that New York is far from being alone with its love for stuffing, with the side being the overwhelming favorite in all but five states.

According to the report, the second most popular side dish nationally is mashed potatoes, which was supplanted by stuffing this year after being the leading choice in 2023's "State of the Sides." Sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, and macaroni and cheese rounded out the rest of the top five side dishes throughout the country.

This year's survey also showed that for some, the sides are the true stars of the show. Data revealed that 56% of Americans prefer eating side dishes over turkey, and that 38% would be content to have a dinner plate composed of only sides.