Pounds of Potatoes
The Scoop on Side Dishes
by Vera HC ChanNovember 20, 2006 10:52:42 AM
- Vote Now
You're not the only one sidling up to the side dishes. We believe starchy accompaniments make the meal. To call sweet potato casserole a side is like calling the Hope Diamond an accessory.
While the Buzz seeks the latest (or easiest or quickest) recipes, the classics persist on the holiday table. Indeed, one unlikely marriage celebrates its golden anniversary this year. Come in and have a dip, as we sample the top searches for side dishes.
| The Scoop on Side Dishes | ||||
| Buzz Rank | Popular In... | The Twist | The Goods | |
| Green Bean Casserole | Top 3,000 | Oklahoma | French, Campbell's | The ultimate melting pot of French-fried onions, cream of mushroom soup, and soy sauce. |
| Sweet Potatoes | Top 4,000 | Ohio | Casserole, Souffle, Candied, Baked | The irresistible root is cheerful in complexion, oozing with vitamin A, and amenable to sugary or savory takes. |
| Stuffing | Top 11,000 | Oregon | Cornbread, Stove Top, Sausage, Oyster | By its nature, stuffing's technically more of an inside than a side, but its presence on the table is a must. |
| Mashed Potatoes | Top 12,000 | Virginia | Garlic | Whether mashed, scalloped, baked, or made into a salad, the humble tuber can't compete with its sweeter cousin...except in its soupy form. |
| Deviled Eggs | Top 20,000 | Oklahoma | Lowfat | The devil is in the details, as people look less for variations and more for ways to transport (carrier, holder, tray) and display (crystal, antique). |
| Spinach Dip | Top 35,000 | Indiana | Spinach Artichoke Dip | Earlier health scares haven't dissuaded people from this classic; in fact, searches are up 33% from this same time last year. |
| Stuffed Mushrooms | Top 40,000 | New York | Crab, Olive Garden, Bacon | No crab strike this season means seafood fanciers can stuff their fungi with the freshest Dungeness. |