Map of the USA showing the most popular Thanksgiving side dishes by state

WINE 101

The Most Popular Thanksgiving Side Dishes In All 50 States.

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The turkey may get all the hype for the Thanksgiving meal, but the true stars of the feast are the side dishes. Those side dishes are what make individual dinner tables unique. They help define family traditions, show creative interpretations of recipes, and make even a dry turkey taste magnificent. But depending on where you are regional, the favorite side dish may vary. Zippia.com broke down the most popular side dishes by state google searches, and here at YourWineStore, we paired those dishes with the most important menu item of any holiday gathering: wine.

Taking into consideration the starch, fat, sugar, and richness of each dish, we’ve selected the varietals that will pair best:

Wine Pairings

Side Dish Suggested Pairing

Baked Potato

Barbera, Sauvignon Blanc

Baked Sweet Potato

Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling

Biscuit

Prosecco, Rosé

Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes

Pinot Noir, Merlot, Chardonnay

Charcuterie Tray

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel, Syrah, Pinot Noir

Collard Greens

Viognier, Pinot Noir

Cornbread

Sparkling Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling

Cornbread Dressing

Prosecco, Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling

Creamed Corn

Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir

Crescent Roll

Prosecco, Rosé

Fruit Salad

Rosé, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir

Glazed Carrots

Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot

Green Beans

Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling

Hashbrown Casserole

Barbera, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc

Macaroni and Cheese

Merlot, Pinot Noir

Mashed Potatoes

Barbera, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc

Roasted Vegetables

Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel

Rolls

Prosecco, Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling

Side Salad

Prosecco, Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling

Stuffed Mushrooms

Syrah, Zinfandel

Stuffing

Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Zinfandel

Sweet Potato Casserole

Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling

Sweet Potato with Marshmallows

Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling

Turkey Gravy

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon

White Gravy

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon

Stuffing

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel, Syrah

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