Deviled eggs are the most popular Christmas side dish, study finds
- Deviled eggs are the most popular Christmas side dish in the US, with 460,213 monthly searches on average.
- Macaroni and cheese is the second most popular Christmas side dish, with 424,713 average monthly searches.
- Mashed potatoes, biscuits, and green bean casserole also rank among the most searched-for dishes.
According to a new study, deviled eggs are the most popular Christmas side dish in the US.
Ahead of Christmas, Jeffbet investigated which Christmas side dishes are the most popular among Americans. They did this by looking at 63 different side dishes and finding the combined number of searches over the past 12 months for 14 different search term variations such as ‘[side dish] recipe,’ ‘how to make [side dish],’ and ‘the best [side dish].’ The average number of monthly searches was then calculated for each side dish, to rank them from most to least popular.
1. Deviled eggs – 460,213 average monthly searches
The most popular Christmas side dish in America is deviled eggs, with an average of 460,214 monthly searches.
A popular side dish in the south, deviled eggs are as common at Christmas as Brussell sprouts are. The popular appetizer is made by boiling, deshelling, and cutting eggs in half and blending the yolk with mayonnaise, mustard, and seasonings before piping this mixture back onto the egg halves.
- 2. Macaroni and cheese – 424,713 average monthly searches
The second most popular Christmas side dish is macaroni and cheese, with 424,713 average monthly searches.
While it may not be traditional, many Americans include macaroni and cheese as part of their Christmas dinner spread. The dish is traditionally made by combining macaroni noodles with milk, butter, and cheddar cheese before baking. Bacon, butternut squash, or broccoli can also be added for additional flavor, color, and texture.
- 3. Mashed potatoes – 409,537 average monthly searches
Mashed potatoes are the third most popular Christmas side dish, with 409,537 average monthly searches.
Traditionally made by mashing potatoes with butter, milk, salt, and pepper, the dish can be upgraded for the Christmas celebrations by adding cheese and bacon.
- 4. Potato salad – 298,964 average monthly searches
The fourth most popular Christmas side dish is potato salad, with 298,964 average monthly searches.
A traditional potato salad is typically made by combining boiled potatoes, chopped boiled eggs, mayonnaise, scallions, celery, Dijon mustard, pickle relish, and fresh parsley before seasoning with salt and pepper.
- 5. Coleslaw – 293,420 average monthly searches
Coleslaw is the fifth most popular Christmas side dish in the US, with 293,420 average monthly searches.
Coleslaw is a great addition to a Christmas spread that can be upgraded by adding cranberries and almonds to give classic coleslaw a seasonal twist.
- 6. Green bean casserole – 269,348 average monthly searches
Green bean casserole is the sixth most popular Christmas side dish in the US, with 269,348 average monthly searches.
Green bean casserole is one of the most traditional Christmas dishes and was made popular in the 1960s by Campbell’s when they included the recipe on their soup cans. The dish is typically made by adding fresh or canned green beans to a casserole dish with cream of mushroom soup, baking in the oven, and topping with crispy fried onions.
- 7. Biscuits – 257,408 average monthly searches
Seventh on the list is biscuits, with 257,408 average monthly searches.
Biscuits can be a good addition to a Christmas dinner and can be made with cheese and herbs to give them a more seasonal taste.
- 8. Cornbread – 241,485 average monthly searches
Cornbread is the eighth most popular Christmas side dish in America, with 241,485 average monthly searches.
Cornbread is a firm favorite among many American families. It is mainly associated with the southern states and has links to Native American cuisine. It is made by combining butter, buttermilk, cornmeal, eggs, flour, salt, baking soda, and sugar before baking in a skillet.
- 9. Scalloped potatoes – 156,063 average monthly searches
The ninth most popular Christmas side dish is scalloped potatoes, with 156,063 average monthly searches.
These creamy potatoes are made by layering sliced potatoes and pouring over a mixture of butter, flour, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper, and topping with onions and cheese.
- 10. Garlic bread – 149,703 average monthly searches
Rounding out the top 10 is garlic bread, with 149,703 average monthly searches.
Garlic bread is not the most traditional of dishes to add to your Christmas dinner but can be a tasty alternative to plain bread and can be easily made by mixing butter with minced garlic and spreading onto a baguette.
The 10 most popular Christmas side dishes in America
| Rank | Side dish | Average monthly searches |
| 1. | Deviled Eggs | 460,213 |
| 2. | Macaroni and Cheese | 424,713 |
| 3. | Mashed Potatoes | 409,537 |
| 4. | Potato Salad | 298,964 |
| 5. | Coleslaw | 293,420 |
| 6. | Green Bean Casserole | 269,348 |
| 7. | Biscuits | 257,408 |
| 8. | Cornbread | 241,485 |
| 9. | Scalloped Potatoes | 156,063 |
| 10. | Garlic Bread | 149,703 |
A spokesperson for JeffBet commented on these findings:
“Christmas is a time of celebration and the opportunity to spend time with your loved ones. Arguably, the main event of Christmas is the food, and the chance to overindulge without feeling guilty.
“Families will have their own Christmas traditions and favorite dishes; some may not even celebrate the holiday at all. This study gives a real insight into which dishes Americans are most interested in making this holiday, with some of the least traditional ones coming out on top.”
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Sources:
Google Keyword Planner
Methodology:
A list of 63 unique Christmas side dishes was created based on online articles. Each side dish was then paired with the following 14 search variations.
- [side dish] recipe
- how to make [side dish]
- easy [side dish]
- home made [side dish]
- homemade [side dish]
- quick [side dish]
- the best [side dish]
- easiest [side dish]
- quickest [side dish]
- cheapest [side dish]
- best [side dish] recipe
- recipe for [side dish]
- simple [side dish] recipe
- [side dish] recipe easy
Google Keyword Planner was then used to find the combined average number of monthly searches for each side dish, based on search volume data over the last 12 months in America. Christmas side dishes were then ranked by the combined number of average monthly searches for the search term combinations.
