And that's not a bad thing, but let's be honest with ourselves here: What makes Thanksgiving the end all, be all of eating holidays is the side dishes! The little things that you pile on the plate on the side are what makes an "okay" Thanksgiving dinner an "Oh my Lord" Thanksgiving dinner.

Google's annual Thanksgiving trend report and among the findings are the top-rated holiday sides, ranked by the best in each state, including stuffing and more.

We asked what the best Midwestern side dish is on a Thanksgiving table and our readers had a clear favorite. Did your top pick win?

The dining room table can get crowded at Thanksgiving with numerous side dishes - from mashed potatoes to brussels sprouts. What's your top choice?

Allrecipes named "Grandma's cornbread dressing" as the most popular Thanksgiving side dish in Texas. What do you think it should be? Vote in our poll.

Whatever you call it, it’s a sensational side dish and truly, the only one that is solely associated with Thanksgiving. You could probably order most of these at a restaurant any time of year, but stuffing/dressing belongs to this night and this night only.

Instacart data shows the most and least favorite Thanksgiving dishes, with mashed potatoes and stuffing reigning supreme and green bean casserole falling behind.

Campbell’s Company recently released its third annual State of the Sides report, which examines Thanksgiving side dishes and recipe trends.