Chronicle poll results: Favorite Thanksgiving side dish
We asked our readers what their favorite Thanksgiving side dish is. Here's what they said.
Last week, the Chronicle asked its readers in an electronic poll the following question: “What is your favorite Thanksgiving side dish?” Of the 228 people who responded, 47% said stuffing; 20% said sweet potatoes or sweet potato casserole; 10% said mashed potatoes; 10% said cranberries or cranberry sauce; 3% said green beans or green bean casserole; and 10% said “something else.” Comments were submitted by 24 people. A few follow.
The Thanksgiving menu is sacred in our family.
If I could check it all I would. When I’m invited out for Thanksgiving, I bring a part of the meal. I wait a few days then cook a whole additional meal. I love all the foods and love how the house smells while it’s cooking. And of course the leftovers!
Stuffing is No. 1, but a very close second is corn casserole.
I always make my mother’s recipe for cranberry mold.
Stuffing and mashed potatoes.
I like the contrast of a fresh corn and tomato salad to all of the heavy sides.
We are vegetarians so we love all of the side dishes.
My favorite is stuffing, but all the sides are wonderful!
I must add sweet potato casserole and spoon bread to my choices. Giant Eagle Market District makes phenomenal sides. There’s also a seasoned mushroom side that is amazing.
I never liked the way the sweet potatoes were cooked to taste sweeter than the dessert. I found a recipe for scalloped potatoes that included sweet and white potatoes. It hits all the right notes for being sweet, savory, creamy and delicious!
I only like homemade cranberry sauce. Not too sweet.
I love stuffing the way I make it and the way my mother made it. Also fresh cranberry sauce, but I could only vote for one. Happy Thanksgiving everyone! PJC
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