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Greatest Thanksgiving Sides of All Time - Sweet Potato Casserole or Mashed Potatoes

Pick Your Favorite

SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE

MASHED POTATOES

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Why This Battle Matters

Picture the Thanksgiving table, a grand stage where two beloved contenders face-off: Mashed Potatoes, the creamy classic that's graced plates for decades, and Sweet Potato Casserole, a sweet and crunchy challenger that's won hearts with its marshmallow and pecan topping. It’s a culinary clash of tradition versus innovation, where each dish vies not just for a spot on your plate, but for cultural supremacy. What’s truly at stake? It's more than just bragging rights: it's about which dish can claim the title of the quintessential Thanksgiving side. Which side are you on? Does your heart say tradition with mashed potatoes, or does your soul crave the sweet innovation of the casserole?

🔥 Fan Takes

Honestly, why choose? Both are bomb. But if I had to, mashed potatoes cuz vibes.

sweet potato casserole with marshmallows? more like sweet YIKES casserole.

Mashed potatoes are literally the backbone of Thanksgiving. How can you even compare?

How Fans Are Voting

In this battle:

Fans currently prefer Mashed Potatoes over Sweet Potato Casserole when it comes to the greatest Thanksgiving Sides of all time. In head-to-head matchups, fans pick Mashed Potatoes 66.2% of the time over Sweet Potato Casserole.

Across all battles:

Mashed Potatoes win rate: 67.0%

Sweet Potato Casserole win rate: 36.1%

Fan FAQs

Who's the number one contender in the Greatest Thanksgiving Sides of All Time league?

Currently, Stuffing / Dressing holds the top spot in the league! For more details, check out the GOAT List.

What's the big deal about Sweet Potato Casserole?

Fans of Sweet Potato Casserole are all about that sweet and savory mix. It's a standout for its unique flavor, especially with those marshmallows on top! It brings a special festive flair to the Thanksgiving table that you don't get with other sides.

Why is Mashed Potatoes winning by so much against Sweet Potato Casserole?

Mashed Potatoes are totally dominating because they're like the comfort food MVP of Thanksgiving! Everyone remembers them from their childhood, and they just go so well with gravy. Plus, they're a bit more versatile than Sweet Potato Casserole, which can be a love-or-hate kind of dish.