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Each U.S. State\u2019s Ideal Thanksgiving Plate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For many Americans, Thanksgiving is the perfect holiday. You get to surround yourself with family, friends, and slightly argumentative aunts and uncles. Young lovers and budding relationships will be tested, as plenty of anxious partners will have to meet the parents. It\u2019s a great holiday for visiting loved ones and dressing up to take nice photos. Better yet, if your family is hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year, you don\u2019t even have to leave the house!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanksgiving has all the ingredients for the perfect get-together, but the best part? You guessed it \u2014 the food. Having your loved ones over during the holidays is great and all, but have you ever tried turkey cooked just right? What about perfectly pillowy mashed potatoes? Indeed, some things in life are even better than dunking on your uncle in a heated debate over which team will win the next Super Bowl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Everyone has their favorite tasty Thanksgiving treats they look forward to each November, and we wanted to find out what they were. For this study, we gathered search data from Google to determine which Thanksgiving staples were at the top of each state\u2019s wish list this holiday season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Most Popular Entree in Every U.S. State<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Thanksgiving is the turkey\u2019s time to shine, so it shouldn\u2019t be surprising that our large feathered friend is the country\u2019s most searched entree of the season. November\u2019s prized poultry claimed 23 states in total and was featured in most people\u2019s ideal Thanksgiving plate. Whether you\u2019re searching for how long to cook the turkey, what to season the turkey with, or where to order food when you\u2019ve burned the turkey, chances are you\u2019ll be making a few inquiries about the featured fowl this fall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ham claimed second place by winning over 17 states throughout the country. Honey ham is a popular turkey alternative for Americans who prefer a little sweet with their savory. Hosts expecting a high number of guests this year should consider preparing a ham in addition to turkey. Red meat is generally more filling than white meat, like chicken and turkey, because it contains more protein. Pro-tip: save room for dessert by avoiding the spiral-cut honey-glazed temptation this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It wouldn\u2019t be fair to avoid talking about the other entrees who won a few states apiece. More meat alternatives mean that families have more options to choose from each year. If you\u2019re trying to cut back on meat altogether, consider sitting down with the families in Delaware who helped Tofurky win their state. Tofurky offers a new spin on a legendary Thanksgiving dish with its plant-based roasts<\/a>. Prepare it with stuffing and traditional sides to see if your carnivorous friends and family will notice the difference!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vermont and West Virginia couldn\u2019t decide on the best bird to serve on Thanksgiving, so their solution was to serve all of them at once. Turducken is the Frankenstein-esque bird hybrid that combines turkey, duck, and chicken for maximum fowl flavor. A turducken is a great option for Thanksgiving hosts who want to try something bold this year or for people looking for something weird to bring to Friendsgiving.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Possibly the most fascinating dish that appeared on our list of most searched-for Thanksgiving meals was tamales. New Mexico and South Dakota elected this traditional Mexican dish that features corn-based dough filled with various types of meat, beans, and cheese as their preferred Thanksgiving entree. Those who are looking to bring their festive feasts to the next level this year should consider preparing turkey tamales<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Do You Like on Your Thanksgiving Plate?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Using Google Trends data collected over the past five years, we were able to determine the American dream Thanksgiving plate. If you had to build a plate for a complete stranger, it would be a safe bet to include turkey, ham, stuffing, Brussels sprouts, a sweet potato, and mashed potatoes. Pumpkin pie is the safest choice for dessert. Check out the map below to see how your state\u2019s ideal plate stacks up in comparison.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n