The Craziest Thanksgiving Food Traditions In Every State
In some states, chicken spaghetti is as popular as turkey.
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Nearly every family has unique Thanksgiving traditions of their own. Some are stranger than others—just look at these oddball regional sides—but many unexpected favorites are strongly tied to the state you live in. These are the foods your state is searching for leading up to Turkey Day.
Alaska: Cinnamon Rolls
Alaska's onto something here. What better way to wake up on Thanksgiving Day than with warm, gooey cinnamon rolls?
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Arkansas: Turkey Spaghetti
Arkansas is known for tossing their Thanksgiving turkey in with the spaghetti. It's the best of both worlds!
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California: Brussels Sprouts
Forget about green beans—in California, Thanksgiving means brussels sprouts are on the table.
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Colorado: Glazed Ham
Coloradans are opting for glazed ham over classic turkey.
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Delaware: Sweet Potato Casserole
Whether or not you top it with marshmallows is up to you, but sweet potato casserole is a non-negotiable menu items in Delaware.
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Florida: Key Lime Pie
Forget about pumpkin pie—the Sunshine State prefers the key lime variety.
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Georgia: Peach Dump Cake
Celebrate the peach state with peach dump cake.
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Hawaii: Sausage Stuffing
Sausage stuffing trumps the classic in Hawaii.
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Idaho: Biscuits
In Idaho, biscuits are the popular choice over crescent rolls.
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Illinois: Mashed Potatoes
Sometimes you just don't mess with a classic, and in Illinois mashed potatoes are key to turkey dinners.
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Indiana: Corn Pudding
Do as the Hoosiers do and make corn pudding.
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Kansas: Pinwheels
When it comes to easy appetizers, Kansas is keen on ham and cheese pinwheels.
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Kentucky: Chicken and Dumplings
Maybe turkey just isn't a favorite in Kentucky, because this time of year they're searching all over for a solid chicken and dumplings recipe.
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Louisiana: Cornbread Stuffing
Typical stuffing seems boring next to Louisiana's got-to: cornbread dressing.
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Maine: Chicken Pot Pie
Mainers are all about comfort food this time of year, and you just can't pass on a classic like chicken pot pie.
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