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[1] The 2023 special collection of Thanksgiving sides-inspired chocolates from Campbell’s x Philip Ashley Chocolates (photo © Campbell’s).
[2] America’s favorite Thanksgiving side dish: mashed potatoes (photo © Idaho Potato Commission).
[3] The runner-up favorite side: stuffing/dressing† (photo © Bella Sun Luci).
[4] Coming in third: mac and cheese (photo © Flavor & The Menu).
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To add some tasty fun to Thanksgiving, Campbell’s, whose soups and other products are used to make popular side dishes, has a special treat for gifting.
In a partnership between Campbell’s and Memphis-based Philip Ashley Chocolates, the chocolatier has created a limited-edition collection of chocolate truffles for Thanksgiving.
Available for pre-order on November 7th, the flavors are inspired by Campbell’s most iconic side dish recipes.
The flavors include:
Green Bean Casserole. This truffle brings out the umami flavors of the dish by featuring Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom condensed soup, green beans, and onion-infused sea salt in a dark chocolate fudge bonbon.
Jalapeño Cheddar Mac & Cheese. A top side dish that continues to grow in popularity around the holidays, this truffle features Campbell’s Cheddar Cheese soup, triple cream Brie, and jalapeño-infused white chocolate ganache in a blond chocolate bonbon.
Baked Corn Casserole. This truffle is composed of cornbread, sweet corn, and Campbell’s Cream of Chicken soup in a white chocolate bonbon.
Hot Honey Mashed Sweet Potatoes. A balance of sweet and spicy, this truffle is composed of sweet potatoes, thyme, hot honey, Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom soup, and milk in a chocolate bonbon.
Everything Bagel Mashed Potatoes. A trendy twist on the nation’s favorite side dish, this truffle features a Campbell’s Cheddar Cheese soup, caramel coated with everything bagel seasoning in a dark chocolate bonbon.
> A box is $35. Head to PhilipAshleyChocolates.com.
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AMERICA’S FAVORITE THANKSGIVING SIDES
Campbell’s announced the results of their State of the Sides report*, which found that Americans love their Thanksgiving sides!
This year’s Top 5:
#1 Mashed Potatoes, up from second place in 2022.
#2 Stuffing/Dressing, down from first place in 2022.
#3 Mac & Cheese, new to the Top 5 in 2023.
#4 Yams/Sweet Potatoes, down from third place in 2022.
#5 Green Bean Casserole, down from 4th place in 2022.
More from the research:
On average, Americans serve 5 side dishes at their Thanksgiving table.
67% of responders prefer side dishes to the entrée.
More than half would be content if their plate consisted of sides only.
The most popular side dishes Americans chose this year are mashed potatoes, stuffing/dressing, mac and cheese, yams/sweet potatoes, and green bean casserole.
59% want to make their holiday sides from scratch.
> For Campbell’s side dish recipes, visit SidesSeason.com
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*Data from Campbell’s custom research and Ipsos Global Market Research (2023).
†Stuffing is a seasoned mixture (bread crumbs, vegetables, herbs, and butter, e.g.) that is typically cooked inside the cavity of the turkey. Dressing, on the other hand, is cooked in a separate pan or dish.
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