Your state's favorite Thanksgiving side dish, according to Doordash
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Mashed potatoes are America's most-ordered Thanksgiving side, but cornbread, collard greens and mac and cheese have their own loyal followings, according to new DoorDash data.
State of play: The spuds lead nationally and over-index in 11 states and Washington, D.C. — the most of any side.
- Carrots, corn and sweet potatoes each stand out in six states.
- Green beans claim five.
How it works: DoorDash analyzed orders placed during Thanksgiving week last year to find which sides each state ordered at higher rates than the national average.
Between the lines: Sides aren't the only thing people are ordering for delivery. Last-minute purchases of whole turkeys, disposable tins and frozen pie crusts spiked last Thanksgiving Eve — DoorDash's single busiest grocery day of the year.
And DoorDash booze orders surged on the unofficial drinking holiday even as Americans cut back.
- Last Thanksgiving Eve, orders were up more than 40% from the year before and running more than 80% above the average November Wednesday.
The bottom line: Whatever's on your plate (or in your cup), happy feasting.
