{"id":1214,"date":"2022-11-17T11:21:11","date_gmt":"2022-11-17T11:21:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yorktest.com\/us\/the-most-popular-thanksgiving-recipes-in-every-state-this-year\/"},"modified":"2025-10-31T17:09:48","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T17:09:48","slug":"the-most-popular-thanksgiving-recipes-in-every-state-this-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yorktest.com\/us\/blog\/the-most-popular-thanksgiving-recipes-in-every-state-this-year\/","title":{"rendered":"The Most Popular Thanksgiving Recipes in Every State This Year"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>With Thanksgiving right around the corner, preparation is well underway. This year, though, you may see less turkey on Turkey Day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Thanksgiving with no turkey? This may seem drastic to some \u2013 it is an iconic main, after all \u2013 however, a recent study found that roast turkey <em>isn\u2019t<\/em> the most popular Thanksgiving recipe in 2022. Instead, people across America are searching for more meat-free recipes to impress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The study saw <a href=\"https:\/\/yorktest.com\/us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YorkTest<\/a> scour Google Keyword Planner data over the past year to determine which Thanksgiving recipe each state has a growing appetite for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>So, \u201cwhat\u2019s for dinner?\u201d\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the turkey remains an iconic centerpiece for many, the recipe with the biggest rise in searches across America (3,883% higher than last year), and the most popular dish to be served during the November holiday, is, <strong>baked brie<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone celebrates Thanksgiving differently, though. Below, look through a state-by-state breakdown of the most popular holiday recipes this year. How has your state fared?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The most popular Thanksgiving recipes in each state in 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>State<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Recipe<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Increase in appetite for 2022<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Alabama<\/strong><\/td><td>Roast Turkey<\/td><td>200%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Alaska<\/strong><\/td><td>Baked Brie \/ Glazed Carrots<\/td><td>100%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Arizona<\/strong><\/td><td>Baked Ham<\/td><td>133%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Arkansas<\/strong><\/td><td>Turkey Soup \/ Cranberry Sauce \/ Corn Casserole<\/td><td>50%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>California<\/strong><\/td><td>Turkey Roulade<\/td><td>300%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Colorado<\/strong><\/td><td>Baked Brie<\/td><td>182%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Connecticut<\/strong><\/td><td>Baked Sweet Potato<\/td><td>129%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Delaware<\/strong><\/td><td>Baked Brie<\/td><td>150%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Florida<\/strong><\/td><td>Roast Turkey<\/td><td>89%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Georgia<\/strong><\/td><td>Turkey Soup<\/td><td>57%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Hawaii<\/strong><\/td><td>Turkey Pot Pie<\/td><td>100%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Idaho<\/strong><\/td><td>Roast Turkey<\/td><td>100%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Illinois<\/strong><\/td><td>Turkey Soup<\/td><td>100%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Indiana<\/strong><\/td><td>Stuffed Butternut Squash<\/td><td>150%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Iowa<\/strong><\/td><td>Stuffed Butternut Squash<\/td><td>200%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Kansas<\/strong><\/td><td>Roast Turkey<\/td><td>200%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Kentucky<\/strong><\/td><td>Baked Brie \/ Stuffed Butternut Squash<\/td><td>100%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Louisiana<\/strong><\/td><td>Baked Brie<\/td><td>120%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Maine<\/strong><\/td><td>Turkey Pot Pie<\/td><td>200%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Maryland<\/strong><\/td><td>Stuffed Butternut Squash<\/td><td>133%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Massachusetts<\/strong><\/td><td>Baked Brie<\/td><td>84%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Michigan<\/strong><\/td><td>Turkey Soup<\/td><td>91%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Minnesota<\/strong><\/td><td>Turkey Pot Pie<\/td><td>120%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Mississippi<\/strong><\/td><td>Baked Brie<\/td><td>133%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Missouri<\/strong><\/td><td>Stuffed Butternut Squash<\/td><td>100%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Montana<\/strong><\/td><td>Glazed Carrots<\/td><td>150%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Nebraska<\/strong><\/td><td>Baked Sweet Potato<\/td><td>150%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Nevada<\/strong><\/td><td>Roast Turkey<\/td><td>100%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>New Hampshire<\/strong><\/td><td>Corn Casserole<\/td><td>150%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>New Jersey<\/strong><\/td><td>Roasted Parsnips<\/td><td>100%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>New Mexico<\/strong><\/td><td>Corn Casserole<\/td><td>125%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>New York<\/strong><\/td><td>Turkey Soup<\/td><td>85%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>North Carolina<\/strong><\/td><td>Turkey Soup<\/td><td>180%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>North Dakota<\/strong><\/td><td>Baked Brie \/ Baked Ham \/ Sweet Potato Pie<\/td><td>100%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Ohio<\/strong><\/td><td>Roasted Parsnips<\/td><td>100%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Oklahoma<\/strong><\/td><td>Corn Casserole<\/td><td>129%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Oregon<\/strong><\/td><td>Corn Casserole<\/td><td>133%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Pennsylvania<\/strong><\/td><td>Roasted Parsnips<\/td><td>100%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rhode Island<\/strong><\/td><td>Turkey Soup<\/td><td>400%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>South Carolina<\/strong><\/td><td>Baked Brie<\/td><td>88%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>South Dakota<\/strong><\/td><td>Glazed Carrots<\/td><td>350%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tennessee<\/strong><\/td><td>Cranberry Sauce<\/td><td>133%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Texas<\/strong><\/td><td>Stuffed Butternut Squash<\/td><td>57%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Utah<\/strong><\/td><td>Corn Casserole<\/td><td>200%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Vermont<\/strong><\/td><td>Turkey Soup<\/td><td>300%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Virginia<\/strong><\/td><td>Glazed Carrots<\/td><td>85%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Washington<\/strong><\/td><td>Cranberry Sauce<\/td><td>100%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>West Virginia<\/strong><\/td><td>Baked Brie<\/td><td>150%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Wisconsin<\/strong><\/td><td>Apple Crisp<\/td><td>124%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Wyoming<\/strong><\/td><td>Gravy<\/td><td>125%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vegetarian mains are soaring in popularity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Corn casserole and stuffed butternut squash have soared in popularity as the most searched-for recipes in six states, with a 200% search increase for corn casserole in Utah and stuffed butternut squash in Iowa. Since about ten percent of Americans over the age of 18 consider themselves vegan or vegetarian, these are most likely the go-to veggie mains for this year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Turkey soup is the solution to leftovers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leftovers? No problem! Turkey soup has also soared in popularity as the most popular Thanksgiving recipe in eight states, undoubtedly to fill lunch boxes around the nation for the following week. Unless, you\u2019re from Rhode Island, where a 400% search increase for turkey soup means you\u2019ll probably be eating it for the next month!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Baked brie to bring everyone together<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Baked brie has become the most searched for recipe in ten states, but nobody loves the gooey delicacy more than the people of Colorado. A popular 90s party dish, the baked brie was designed for entertaining, so it\u2019s no surprise that it\u2019s making a comeback for the national get-together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kerri Ferraioli, expert nutritionist at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorktest.com\/us\/\">YorkTest<\/a>, commented on the research:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cBaked brie is a great party centerpiece, however, considering around<a href=\"https:\/\/worldpopulationreview.com\/country-rankings\/lactose-intolerance-by-country\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/worldpopulationreview.com\/country-rankings\/lactose-intolerance-by-country\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">65%<\/a> of the global population is intolerant to lactose, this popular recipe may well leave you unable to get your party hat on. To avoid any discomfort this Thanksgiving, we suggest doing a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorktest.com\/us\/products\/premium-food-sensitivity\/\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorktest.com\/us\/products\/premium-food-sensitivity\/\">food sensitivity test<\/a> to see what food you can get stuck into without getting weighed down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cTraditionally, Thanksgiving is a very turkey-focussed celebration, so it\u2019s great to see a rising appreciation for vegetarian and vegan recipes across the nation \u2013 butternut squash is a great source of antioxidants, including vitamin C and vitamin E.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cUsing leftovers for turkey soup is a great way to ensure you have healthy and nutrient-rich lunches prepared for the week after Thanksgiving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhen getting stuck into your Thanksgiving feast, it\u2019s easy to eat something that may not agree with you. Be sure to keep an eye out for symptoms of<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorktest.com\/us\/products\/premium-food-sensitivity\/\"> food sensitivity<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Methodology<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>YorkTest analyzed Google Keyword Planner data from the US over the course of a year, to determine which Thanksgiving recipes have had the biggest change in searches, to reveal the most popular Thanksgiving recipes for 2022. Data up to date as of November 2022.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With Thanksgiving right around the corner, preparation is well underway. This year, though, you may see less turkey on Turkey Day. A Thanksgiving with no turkey? 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