The folks at Zippia.com used Google Trends to find out each state’s favorite side dish. Overall, people are piling their plates high with bread, casseroles, and other carbs.
In Indiana, it’s deviled eggs. In Michigan and Ohio, the most popular side-dish is green bean casserole. Illinois residents love mashed potatoes and in Kentucky, it’s broccoli casserole.
Maybe instead of Turkey Day, it should be called Mashed Potato Day, or Mac ‘n Cheese Day:
https://www.zippia.com/advice/popular-thanksgiving-sides/