What holiday sides are Raleighites bringing to the table?

NC’s most popular Thanksgiving side is mac and cheese... but is it Raleigh’s?

Two homemade pecan pies.

City Editor Cat’s mom is bringing pecan pie to Thanksgiving.

Photo by Amy George

According to Taste of Home, NC’s most popular Thanksgiving side is mac and cheese. We had to test this theory, so we asked you, our readers, what side you’re bringing to the holiday table.

Here’s a breakdown of what some of our readers are serving. Anyway you slice, Raleighites like pie.

  • Pie | 29%
  • Turkey | 20%
  • Veggies | 16%
  • Nothing | 13%
  • Stuffing | 11%
  • Mac and cheese | 6%
  • Mashed potatoes and gravy | 5%
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