Maine’s Favorite Thanksgiving Side: The Ultimate Comfort Food

A Thanksgiving-inspired report is shining light on America's most popular side dishes.

Every year, a very detailed poll is done by the legendary brand Campbell's. It was all part of the soup company's 'State of the Sides' survey, where they received data from 5,000 Americans. You can read more it the methodology here.

Maine's most popular side was a fine choice. Heck, it was a very fine choice. The Pine Tree State selected stuffing.

I'm so proud of Mainers. Unlike the 'Favorite Halloween Candy' debacle, this is the absolute correct choice for best Thanksgiving side.

Stuffing (and/or dressing) is the ultimate side. It's a versatile dish that gives your pallet a diverse array of flavors. Some folks add sausage, others add fresh or dried fruits. Many like to include nuts. Whether it's in the bird or out, it's going to be delicious.

And is there anything more flavorful than the seasoning used in stuffing? Heavy hitters like sage, thyme, rosemary, and marjoram elevate stuffing to the highest levels of deliciousness.

But we all know the real star. It's the butter bread. Whether its homemade, cornbread, an artisanal loaf, or just some standard white bread, nothing compares to when that gluten soaks up all those flavors in the pan. It truly helps create the perfect Thanksgiving bite.

A huge congratulations to all the stuffing-loving states for correctly choosing it the best side dish. You have all officially become areas of interest for me.

Happy Thanksgiving, folks. And remember, no meal is complete without the stuffing.

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